EDIFACT transaction code
EDIFACT DESPATCH Advice
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- Standard
- EDIFACT
- Code
- DESPATCH
- Trading partners
- 5
Trading partners that support EDIFACT DESPATCH
5 partners, 5 channels. Click a channel for the full segment guideline.
Usage breakdown
Who trades EDIFACT DESPATCH Advice
DESPATCH is used most heavily in retail, automotive and apparel & footwear.
DESADV is the UN/EDIFACT despatch advice, the advance ship notice that tells the receiving party what was shipped, how it is packed, and how to identify each logistics unit before the goods arrive. It carries the despatch number (BGM), pack hierarchy and SSCC identifiers (CPS/PAC/PCI), shipped quantities by order line (LIN/QTY), and carrier and equipment identifiers (TDT/EQD), letting receiving docks scan goods in against the notice. Retail compliance programs commonly require the DESADV to arrive before physical delivery. A supplier, manufacturer, or 3PL shipping on the supplier's behalf sends DESADV to the buying retailer, distributor, or receiving plant. Pick and pack completes at the supplier's DC or 3PL and the shipment leaves the dock, generating the despatch advice ahead of physical arrival.
By industry
- retail 2 channels
- automotive 1 channel
- apparel & footwear 1 channel
- e-commerce & marketplaces 1 channel
FAQ
EDIFACT DESPATCH questions
What is EDIFACT DESPATCH Advice?
EDIFACT DESPATCH (Advice) is a UN/EDIFACT message standard for exchanging advice between international trading partners. EDIFACT is the dominant EDI standard outside North America (where X12 dominates). 5 Stacksync trading partners support this message across 5 channels.
Which trading partners use EDIFACT DESPATCH?
5 Stacksync partners accept EDIFACT DESPATCH: Amazon, Forvia, Mecca, Sports Direct, The KaDeWe Group. Each partner has its own implementation guideline that Stacksync pre-validates before sending.
How do I integrate EDIFACT DESPATCH with my ERP?
Stacksync handles full EDIFACT DESPATCH integration: partner channel certification (AS2, VAN, AS4, FTP), message mapping per the trading partner's implementation guide, translation to your ERP's native data model, and real-time delivery. Typical time from kickoff to production is 3 to 10 business days for a single partner connection.
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