NLS (National Logistics Services) EDI 940 Warehouse Shipping Order

Schema Reference

19 segments · X12 940 Warehouse Shipping Order

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

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

ST01 Transaction Set Identifier Code

M ID 3-3

ST02 Transaction Set Control Number

M AN 4-9

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

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

N301 Address Information

M AN 1-55

N302 Address Information

O AN 1-55

N401 City Name

O AN 2-30

N402 State or Province Code

O ID 2-2

N403 Postal Code

O ID 3-15

N404 Country Code

O ID 2-3

PER01 Contact Function Code

M ID 2-2

PER02 Name

O AN 1-60

N901 Reference Identification Qualifier

M ID 2-3

N902 Reference Identification

C AN 1-30

G6201 Date Qualifier

C ID 2-2

G6202 Date

C DT 8-8

NTE01 Note Reference Code

O ID 3-3

NTE02 Description

M AN 1-80

W6601 Shipment Method of Payment

M ID 2-2

W6602 Transportation Method/Type Code

M ID 1-2

W6605 Routing

O AN 1-35

W6610 Standard Carrier Alpha Code

O ID 2-4

LX Loop

LX01 Assigned Number

M N0 1-6

W01 Loop

W0101 Quantity Ordered

M R 1-15

W0102 Unit or Basis for Measurement Code

M ID 2-2

W0103 U.P.C. Case Code

C AN 12-12

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

W0108 Freight Class Code

O AN 2-5

W0109 Rate Class Code

O ID 1-3

W0110 Commodity Code Qualifier

C ID 1-1

W0111 Commodity Code

C AN 1-30

W0112 Pallet Block and Tiers

O N0 6-6

W0113 Warehouse Lot Number

O AN 1-12

W0114 Product/Service Condition Code

O ID 2-2

W0115 Product/Service ID Qualifier

C ID 2-2

W0116 Product/Service ID

C AN 1-48

G6901 Free-form Description

M AN 1-45

N901 Reference Identification Qualifier

M ID 2-3

N902 Reference Identification

C AN 1-30

AMT01 Amount Qualifier Code

M ID 1-3

AMT02 Monetary Amount

M R 1-18

W7601 Quantity Ordered

M R 1-15

SE01 Number of Included Segments

M N0 1-10

SE02 Transaction Set Control Number

M AN 4-9

Automating NLS (National Logistics Services) 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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Stacksync processes NLS (National Logistics Services) EDI 940 (Warehouse Shipping Order) documents automatically — syncing data to your system in real time with no manual intervention required.

NLS (National Logistics Services) EDI 940 FAQ

Common questions about 940 Warehouse Shipping Order transactions with NLS (National Logistics Services).

How long does it take to set up NLS (National Logistics Services) EDI with Stacksync?

Most suppliers are fully connected and processing live NLS (National Logistics Services) 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 NLS (National Logistics Services)?

No. Stacksync handles the entire EDI transport layer. We connect directly to NLS (National Logistics Services)'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 NLS (National Logistics Services) 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 NLS (National Logistics Services)?

Stacksync supports all EDI document types required by NLS (National Logistics Services) — 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 NLS (National Logistics Services) 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 NLS (National Logistics Services)'s EDI network and your system in real time.

What happens when NLS (National Logistics Services) updates their EDI specifications?

Stacksync monitors NLS (National Logistics Services)'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.