How do SSCC labels with despatch advices work?

24 March 2019

Taking EDI further to supply chain visibility

Retailers are constantly looking for ways to maximise efficiency and increase visibility within their supply chains. EDI has played a major part in optimising processes in the supply chain by connecting organisations directly through their respective software. However, once a retailer raises a purchase order, they often have no ability to plan forward to receive their order. This issue is particularly evident with smaller suppliers. SSCC labels with despatch advice makes this possible.

How does it work?

SSCC labels work in a very simple way and have positive implications for both suppliers and retailers. Let’s take a look at how it works:

Supplier prepares the Despatch Advice with SSCC details. This includes information on the shipment packed. The Supplier labels package with SSCC and sends the despatch advice to the buyer.	↴
	Buyer receives the despatch advice into their Warehouse Management System for planning.
Buyer receives shipment and scans barcode to match with data in their Warehouse Management System.	↵

SSCC labels work in a very simple way and have positive implications for both suppliers and retailers. Let’s take a look at how it works:

Benefits of SSCC labels?

Retailer

Gaining early awareness of what will be arriving, to plan labour and resources in advance
Facilitating automation and reduce manual input and error
Reducing receiving costs by 40% (Source: Supply Chain Digest)
Providing visibility of inbound shipments
Enabling faster and more accurate goods receipt
Improving inventory management

Supplier

Product tracking through scanning as goods are moved about
Missing or lost items are easier to track
Faster distribution to customers
Improved customer service

Thinking about using SSCC labels with despatch advices in your supply chain? Ask one of our experts how Colladium can do this quickly and easily for your business.