Order fulfillment

Standards in action

A Serial Shipping Container Code (SSCC) is assigned to the pallet after the pick and pack process. Despatch Advices (or ASNs) are sent to the retail distribution centre. Inventory and delivery information is stored in the Warehouse Management System. Data is shared via the Global Data Synchronisation Network (GDSN) and standards-based EDI messages. Real-time information can be shared using GS1 EPC Information Services (EPCIS).