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Dow Inc. X12 940 Warehouse Shipping Order

Dow
The EDI 940 (Warehouse Shipping Order) document is used by Dow Inc. for electronic data interchange. It enables automated processing and compliance with Dow Inc.'s trading partner requirements.
25segments
5loops
7mandatory

Schema Reference

25 segments · X12 940 Warehouse Shipping Order

ISA ISA Interchange Control Header
Mandatory Max: 1
ISA01 Authorization Information Qualifier
M ID 2-2
ISA02 Authorization Information
M AN 10-10
ISA03 Security Information Qualifier
M ID 2-2
ISA04 Security Information
M AN 10-10
ISA05 Interchange ID Qualifier
M ID 2-2
ISA06 Interchange Sender ID
M AN 15-15
ISA07 Interchange ID Qualifier
M ID 2-2
ISA08 Interchange Receiver ID
M AN 15-15
ISA09 Interchange Date
M DT 6-6
ISA10 Interchange Time
M TM 4-4
ISA11 Interchange Control Standards Identifier
M ID 1-1
ISA12 Interchange Control Version Number
M ID 5-5
ISA13 Interchange Control Number
M N0 9-9
ISA14 Acknowledgment Requested
M ID 1-1
ISA15 Usage Indicator
M ID 1-1
GS GS Functional Group Header
Mandatory Max: 1
GS01 Functional Identifier Code
M ID 2-2
GS02 Application Sender's Code
M AN 2-15
GS03 Application Receiver's Code
M AN 2-15
GS04 Date
M DT 8-8
GS05 Time
M TM 4-8
GS06 Group Control Number
M N0 1-9
GS07 Responsible Agency Code
M ID 1-2
GS08 Version / Release / Industry Identifier Code
M AN 1-12
ST Transaction Set Header
Mandatory Max: 1
ST01 Transaction Set Identifier Code
M ID 3-3
ST02 Transaction Set Control Number
M AN 4-9
W05 Shipping Order Identification
Mandatory Max: 1
W0501 Order Status Code
M ID 1-1
W0502 Depositor Order Number
M AN 1-22
W0503 Purchase Order Number
O AN 1-22
W0504 Link Sequence Number
C N0 6-6
W0505 Master Reference (Link) Number
C AN 1-22
N1 Loop Repeat: 10
N1 Name
Optional Max: 1
N101 Entity Identifier Code
M ID 2-3
N102 Name
C AN 1-60
N103 Identification Code Qualifier
C ID 1-2
N104 Identification Code
C AN 2-80
N2 Additional Name Information
Optional Max: 2
N201 Name
M AN 1-60
N202 Name
O AN 1-60
N3 Address Information
Optional Max: 2
N301 Address Information
M AN 1-55
N302 Address Information
O AN 1-55
N4 Geographic Location
Optional Max: 1
N401 City Name
O AN 2-30
N403 Postal Code
O ID 3-15
N404 Country Code
O ID 2-3
N405 Location Qualifier
C ID 1-2
N406 Location Identifier
O AN 1-30
PER Administrative Communications Contact
Optional Max: 5
PER01 Contact Function Code
M ID 2-2
PER03 Communication Number Qualifier
C ID 2-2
PER04 Communication Number
C AN 1-80
N9 Reference Identification
Optional Max: 10
N901 Reference Identification Qualifier
M ID 2-3
N903 Free-form Description
C AN 1-45
G62 Date/Time
Optional Max: 10
G6201 Date Qualifier
C ID 2-2
G6202 Date
C DT 8-8
G6203 Time Qualifier
C ID 1-2
G6204 Time
C TM 4-8
NTE Note/Special Instruction
NTE01 Note Reference Code
O ID 3-3
NTE02 Description
M AN 1-80
W09 Equipment and Temperature
Optional Max: 1
W0901 Equipment Description Code
M ID 2-2
W0906 Free Form Message
O AN 1-60
W66 Warehouse Carrier Information
Optional Max: 1
W6601 Shipment Method of Payment
M ID 2-2
W6602 Transportation Method/Type Code
M ID 1-2
W6605 Routing
O AN 1-35
LM Loop Repeat: 10
LM Code Source Information
Optional Max: 1
LM01 Agency Qualifier Code
M ID 2-2
LQ Industry Code
Mandatory Max: 100
LQ01 Code List Qualifier Code
O ID 1-3
LQ02 Industry Code
C AN 1-30
LX Loop Repeat: 10
LX Assigned Number
Optional Max: 1
LX01 Assigned Number
M N0 1-6
W01 Loop Repeat: 10
W01 Line Item Detail - Warehouse
Optional Max: 1
W0101 Quantity Ordered
M R 1-15
W0102 Unit or Basis for Measurement Code
M ID 2-2
W0104 Product/Service ID Qualifier
C ID 2-2
W0105 Product/Service ID
C AN 1-48
W0106 Product/Service ID Qualifier
C ID 2-2
W0107 Product/Service ID
C AN 1-48
W0110 Commodity Code Qualifier
C ID 1-1
W0111 Commodity Code
C AN 1-30
W0113 Warehouse Lot Number
O AN 1-12
G69 Line Item Detail - Description
Optional Max: 5
G6901 Free-form Description
M AN 1-45
N9 Reference Identification
Optional Max: 10
N901 Reference Identification Qualifier
M ID 2-3
N903 Free-form Description
C AN 1-45
NTE Note/Special Instruction
NTE01 Note Reference Code
O ID 3-3
NTE02 Description
M AN 1-80
W20 Line-Item Detail - Miscellaneous
Optional Max: 3
W2004 Weight
C R 1-10
W2005 Weight Qualifier
C ID 1-2
W2006 Weight Unit Code
C ID 1-1
LM Loop Repeat: 10
LM Code Source Information
Optional Max: 1
LM01 Agency Qualifier Code
M ID 2-2
LQ Industry Code
Mandatory Max: 100
LQ01 Code List Qualifier Code
O ID 1-3
LQ02 Industry Code
C AN 1-30
SE Transaction Set Trailer
Mandatory Max: 1
SE01 Number of Included Segments
M N0 1-10
SE02 Transaction Set Control Number
M AN 4-9
How It Works

Automating Dow Inc. EDI 940

Stacksync validates, transforms, and delivers your 940 transactions automatically — so your team can focus on operations, not EDI compliance.

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Dow Inc. EDI 940 FAQ

Common questions about 940 Warehouse Shipping Order transactions with Dow Inc..

How long does it take to set up Dow Inc. EDI with Stacksync?

Most suppliers are fully connected and processing live Dow Inc. EDI transactions within 3–5 business days. Stacksync's no-code setup means you don't need developers or EDI consultants — configure your field mappings through our visual interface, run a test cycle, and go live.

Do I need an existing VAN or AS2 connection to trade with Dow Inc.?

No. Stacksync handles the entire EDI transport layer. We connect directly to Dow Inc.'s trading partner network through our certified connections. You don't need to manage a separate VAN subscription, AS2 certificates, or SFTP configurations.

How does Stacksync help with Dow Inc. compliance?

Stacksync improves compliance scores by eliminating manual processing delays. Purchase Orders sync to your system in real time, ASNs are generated automatically when you ship, and invoices are validated with three-way matching before submission. Real-time monitoring alerts you to issues before they become chargebacks.

What EDI document types does Stacksync support for Dow Inc.?

Stacksync supports all EDI document types required by Dow Inc. — including Purchase Orders (850), Invoices (810), ASNs (856), PO Acknowledgments (855), and more. Our platform handles the full lifecycle from order to payment automatically.

Can I connect Dow Inc. EDI to my existing ERP or WMS?

Yes. Stacksync integrates with any system that has a database or API — including SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, Microsoft Dynamics, and custom-built ERPs. Data flows bidirectionally between Dow Inc.'s EDI network and your system in real time.

What happens when Dow Inc. updates their EDI specifications?

Stacksync monitors Dow Inc.'s EDI spec changes and updates our mappings proactively. When a change affects your integration, we notify you and apply updates — so you stay compliant without scrambling to decode new implementation guides.