X12
Outbound

Global Industrial Company X12 846 Inventory Inquiry/Advice

Global Industrial
The EDI 846 provides Global Industrial Company with inventory visibility across supplier warehouses. Suppliers send inventory snapshots so Global Industrial Company can optimize replenishment planning and avoid out-of-stock situations.
10segments
1loops
6mandatory

Schema Reference

10 segments · X12 846 Inventory Inquiry/Advice

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
BIA Beginning Segment for Inventory Inquiry/Advice
Mandatory Max: 1
BIA01 Transaction Set Purpose Code
M ID 2-2
BIA02 Report Type Code
M ID 2-2
BIA03 Reference Identification
M AN 1-30
BIA04 Date
M DT 8-8
BIA05 Time
O TM 4-8
BIA06 Action Code
O ID 1-2
LIN Loop Repeat: 10,000
LIN Item Identification
Mandatory Max: 1
LIN01 Assigned Identification
O AN 1-20
LIN02 Product/Service ID Qualifier
M ID 2-2
LIN03 Product/Service ID
M AN 1-48
LIN04 Product/Service ID Qualifier
C ID 2-2
LIN05 Product/Service ID
C AN 1-48
LIN06 Product/Service ID Qualifier
C ID 2-2
LIN07 Product/Service ID
C AN 1-48
LIN08 Product/Service ID Qualifier
C ID 2-2
LIN09 Product/Service ID
C AN 1-48
LIN10 Product/Service ID Qualifier
C ID 2-2
LIN11 Product/Service ID
C AN 1-48
PID Product/Item Description
Optional Max: 200
PID01 Item Description Type
M ID 1-1
PID02 Product/Process Characteristic Code
O ID 2-3
PID03 Agency Qualifier Code
C ID 2-2
PID04 Product Description Code
C AN 1-12
PID05 Description
C AN 1-80
PID06 Surface/Layer/Position Code
O ID 2-2
PID07 Source Subqualifier
O AN 1-15
PID08 Yes/No Condition or Response Code
O ID 1-1
PID09 Language Code
O ID 2-3
DTM Date/Time Reference
Optional Max: 10
DTM01 Date/Time Qualifier
M ID 3-3
DTM02 Date
C DT 8-8
DTM03 Time
C TM 4-8
DTM04 Time Code
O ID 2-2
DTM05 Date Time Period Format Qualifier
C ID 2-3
DTM06 Date Time Period
C AN 1-35
SDQ Destination Quantity
Optional Max: 500
SDQ01 Unit or Basis for Measurement Code
M ID 2-2
SDQ02 Identification Code Qualifier
O ID 1-2
SDQ03 Identification Code
M AN 2-80
SDQ04 Quantity
M R 1-15
SDQ05 Identification Code
C AN 2-80
SDQ06 Quantity
C R 1-15
SDQ07 Identification Code
C AN 2-80
SDQ08 Quantity
C R 1-15
SDQ09 Identification Code
C AN 2-80
SDQ10 Quantity
C R 1-15
SDQ11 Identification Code
C AN 2-80
SDQ12 Quantity
C R 1-15
SDQ13 Identification Code
C AN 2-80
SDQ14 Quantity
C R 1-15
SDQ15 Identification Code
C AN 2-80
SDQ16 Quantity
C R 1-15
SDQ17 Identification Code
C AN 2-80
SDQ18 Quantity
C R 1-15
SDQ19 Identification Code
C AN 2-80
SDQ20 Quantity
C R 1-15
SDQ21 Identification Code
C AN 2-80
SDQ22 Quantity
C R 1-15
SDQ23 Location Identifier
O AN 1-30
CTT Transaction Totals
Optional Max: 1
CTT01 Number of Line Items
M N0 1-6
CTT02 Hash Total
O R 1-10
CTT03 Weight
C R 1-10
CTT04 Unit or Basis for Measurement Code
C ID 2-2
CTT05 Volume
C R 1-8
CTT06 Unit or Basis for Measurement Code
C ID 2-2
CTT07 Description
O AN 1-80
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 Global Industrial Company EDI 846

Stacksync validates, transforms, and delivers your 846 transactions automatically — so your team can focus on operations, not EDI compliance.

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Stacksync syncs your warehouse inventory levels to Global Industrial Company automatically on a configurable schedule. Available quantity, allocated stock, and warehouse locations are pulled from your system — giving the retailer accurate replenishment data.

Global Industrial Company EDI 846 FAQ

Common questions about 846 Inventory Inquiry/Advice transactions with Global Industrial Company.

How long does it take to set up Global Industrial Company EDI with Stacksync?

Most suppliers are fully connected and processing live Global Industrial Company 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 Global Industrial Company?

No. Stacksync handles the entire EDI transport layer. We connect directly to Global Industrial Company'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 Global Industrial Company 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 Global Industrial Company?

Stacksync supports all EDI document types required by Global Industrial Company — 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 Global Industrial Company 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 Global Industrial Company's EDI network and your system in real time.

What happens when Global Industrial Company updates their EDI specifications?

Stacksync monitors Global Industrial Company'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.

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