DPExchange.net Advanced Shipment Notice is one of a series of services that supports supply chain execution and collaboration between trading partners. Customers receive real-time electronic updates of advanced shipment notices highlighting shipment information and any exceptions from the original order. This data can be automatically integrated into existing ERP, legacy or planning and optimization system. In addition Acsis can customize exception alerts to the expected shipments via e-mail, cell phone, PDA, or pager. Best of all, no complicated or expensive EDI software is required.
Vendors create the ASNs using a low cost Palm terminal to scan the shipment's barcodes.
The shipment information is synchronized through the browser, automatically updating the status of the shipment on the DPExchange.net web site. The concept of a Web-based ASN system has grown out of the need for customers to have real time accurate and robust information throughout the supply chain. Accurate information on the status and exceptions to shipments allows customers to dramatically reduce safety stock and inventory levels. Information can easily be integrated into the customer's existing ERP or legacy system using Acsis DataPass Exchange software. DPExchange.net ASN provides us with the visibility we require to effectively manage our incoming shipments, providing us with a simple low-cost method for our vendors to provide the information required to optimize our production and reduce our on hand inventory.