WALMART ASN REQUIREMENTS
WHAT IS AN ADVANCED SHIPPING NOTICE ?
An Advanced Shipment Notification, or ASN, is an alert that a supplier sends to Walmart to let them know what is on an order and when it will arrive for delivery. It is unrealistic for Walmart and suppliers alike to expect 100% in-full shipments on every single order, so the ASN is a great communication device for the two parties on opposite sides of the supply chain.
WHY IS AN ADVANCED SHIPPING NOTICE IMPORTANT ?
An ASN is used to help conduct business faster and with more precision between suppliers and retailers.
Much like a receipt that we receive after a purchase on Amazon, the Walmart ASN provides comfort for the Walmart buyer, reminding them why they chose to invest in you and your valuable product in the first place. When your Walmart ASNs are on time, the trust between you and your buyer will increase tenfold.
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Additionally, an ASN allows Walmart to hold their suppliers accountable for accuracy. If there is any discrepancy in the shipment and order, the ASN is a great way to find it and fix it rather quickly. If Walmart knows what is coming into their inventory, there is a much better chance of your product flying off the shelves in the hands of delighted customers.
HOW DO I MAKE SURE I AVOID FINES ?
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Most importantly, Walmart must receive the ASN prior to the shipment arriving at the DC
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All lines of the Purchase Order must be present on the ASN
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All items of the shipment must be present on the ASN
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The quantity of items shipped must be accurately reciprocated on the ASN
HOW CAN OCM HELP ?
OCM has a team of individuals ready to help make the process of getting the products of our suppliers into stores as quickly and efficiently as possible. While Walmart ASN requirements may be a hassle, OCM eliminates that burden by sending ASNs on behalf of the supplier. Once OCM receives a Bill of Lading showing the actual contents on a trailer delivering to the DC, our experts can get the ASN out to Walmart in a simple and timely manner.