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Analyze landed cost and protect margins

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Manage POs end to end with connected workflows

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Monitor and manage quality with real-time insight

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Simplify ASNs, packing, and labels via self-service portal

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Enable end-to-end traceability across the supply chain

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Supplier Management

Build and manage a trusted supplier network

Supplier Compliance

Digitize supplier compliance with real-time visibility

PLM

Centralize product development workflows

Costing

Analyze landed cost and protect margins

Order Management

Manage POs end to end with connected workflows

Inspection

Monitor and manage quality with real-time insight

Shipment ASN

Simplify ASNs, packing, and labels via self-service portal

Traceability

Enable end-to-end traceability across the supply chain

TradeBeyond AI

Smarter decisions, stronger compliance, seamless collaboration

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Shipment ASN

Move beyond spreadsheets and manual processes with automated packing, labeling, ASN, and invoice creation. Built with apparel-specific logic, the solution delivers faster execution, greater accuracy, and built-in compliance at scale.

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Power faster, cleaner supply chain operations with accurate ASNs

Quickly deploy an intuitive self-service portal that meets retailers' supply chain and warehouse requirements. Suppliers can seamlessley create dynamic packing plans, print compliant carton labels, and generate accurate ASNs - all in one workflow.

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Key benefits

Generate simple, accurate ASNs

Deliver retailer-compliant ASNs through an easy-to-use portal that guides suppliers through packing, labeling, and ASN creation with end-to-end accuracy.

Optimize packing plans

Auto-generate intelligent packing plans that handle complex orders and flexible pack configurations for DC and store-level allocations.

Deliver maximum efficiency

Eliminate manual data entry with auto-generated packing lists, carton labels, ASNs, and invoices.

Instant global rollout

Web based solution that can be rolled out quickly and cost-effectively across your global supplier base.

Key features

Self-service portal

Web based portal lets suppliers receive POs and instantly generate packing plans, labels, ASNs, and invoices.

PO change management

Intuitive interface makes receiving POs and viewing changes effortless for suppliers.

Intelligent packing wizard

Step-by-step tool creates dynamic packing plans in minutes.

Carton label printing

Retailer and GS1 compliant labels using standard laser printers.

Partial packing flows

Pack partially without waiting for full production, reducing wait times and lead times.

Packing list output

Auto-generate packing lists post-packing - no manual data entry required.

ASN generation

Instantly create ASNs from one or more packing lists.

Invoice generation

Auto-generate commecial invoices from ASN and PO data that align on quantities, values and details.

"We liken TradeBeyond to a smart phone: We rely on it, we use it for everything, and even though its capabilities evolve and grow over time, we use it intuitively."

Nikolaus Eberhardt

Director Organisation & Process Management

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What is an Advance Shipping Notice (ASN)?

An ASN is a digital document that suppliers send to buyers before a shipment arrives, detailing exactly what has been packed and is on its way. It includes packing information, carton contents, quantities, and labels — giving buyers advance visibility into incoming goods. TradeBeyond automates ASN creation directly from packing plans, eliminating the manual data entry that makes traditional ASN processes error-prone and time-consuming.

Why is ASN important in supply chain logistics?

ASNs give buyers advance visibility into what is being shipped, in what quantities, and how it is packed before goods arrive. This allows warehouses to prepare for receiving, plan labor and dock schedules, and catch discrepancies before they cause delays. Accurate ASNs are also a compliance requirement for many retailers, making supplier adherence to ASN standards are critical for maintaining smooth trading relationships.

What information is included in TradeBeyond’s ASN document?

A TradeBeyond ASN is generated from confirmed PO and packing data, capturing shipment quantities, carton contents, SKU-level breakdowns, packing configurations, and label information aligned to DC and store-level allocations. Commercial invoice data that includes quantities, values, and details is also auto generated from the same source, ensuring all documents are consistent and compliant with retailer requirements.

How does ASN improve warehouse receiving processes?

Because ASN data arrives before the physical shipment, warehouse teams can pre-plan dock assignments, staffing, and putaway locations rather than processing goods blind on arrival. Accurate carton labels and compliant packing lists further speed up receiving by enabling scan-based receiving against the ASN — reducing manual counting, data entry, and the time goods spend in the receiving bay before entering inventory.

How does TradeBeyond’s Shipment ASN improve order and shipment visibility?

Shipment ASN connects directly to purchase order data, so buyers can see exactly which PO lines are packed and shipping — and which are not — before goods leave the factory. This early visibility into shipment composition allows logistics and merchandising teams to plan around partial shipments, flag shortfalls, and coordinate downstream activities with confidence rather than waiting for physical delivery to reconcile what was sent.

How can TradeBeyond’s Shipment ASN reduce shipment errors and delays?

Shipment ASN eliminates manual data entry by auto-generating packing lists, carton labels, ASNs, and invoices from PO and packing data already in the system. This removes the transcription errors, quantity mismatches, and label non-compliance that trigger chargebacks and receiving delays. Suppliers can also begin packing partially without waiting for full production, reducing lead times and preventing last-minute rush packing that introduces mistakes.

How do suppliers submit ASN information to buyers?

TradeBeyond provides suppliers with an intuitive web-based self-service portal — requiring no technical setup — where they receive POs, create packing plans using a step-by-step packing wizard, print compliant carton labels, and instantly generate ASNs and invoices. The portal can be rolled out quickly and cost-effectively across a global supplier base, standardizing the entire packing and ASN submission process regardless of supplier size or location.

How does ASN integrate with EDI and ERP systems?

TradeBeyond's ASN solution is designed to connect with buyers' existing systems. ASN data generated through the platform is aligned to retailer and GS1 compliance standards, ensuring it can be received and processed by warehouse management and ERP systems downstream. The platform sits within TradeBeyond's broader supply chain suite, with data flowing from PO creation through packing and ASN into logistics — without duplicate entry or disconnected handoffs.

How do companies use ASN for inventory planning?

ASNs give buying and inventory teams precise advance notice of what quantities and SKUs are in transit — enabling more accurate receipt planning, replenishment timing, and stock allocation decisions. Because TradeBeyond ASNs are generated from confirmed packing data rather than estimated shipment information, the quantities are reliable, helping teams avoid both over-committing inventory ahead of receipt and being caught short when goods arrive.

What industries commonly use ASN in supply chain operations?

ASNs are most widely used in retail, apparel, consumer goods, and general merchandise — any sector where suppliers ship to distribution centers or directly to stores on a regular, high-volume basis. TradeBeyond's shipment ASN software includes apparel-specific packing logic for complex orders and flexible pack configurations, making it particularly well suited for fashion, footwear, and softlines retailers managing diverse product ranges across multiple suppliers.

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Turn insight into action and opportunity

Whether you're looking to reduce risk, move faster, or grow smarter, our team is here to help you find the right solution for your business and supply chain.

Turn insight into action and opportunity

Whether you're looking to reduce risk, move faster, or grow smarter, our team is here to help you find the right solution for your business and supply chain.