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14/03/2025

Understand How DESADV and RECADV Helps your Supply Chain

Automation is essential for buisnesses to communicate and exchange informations in their supply chain. Two of the most essential EDI (Electronic Data Interchange) documents in this context are DESADV and RECADV. In this blog post, we’ll explain what these documents are and how they can help your business optimize its processes.

What Is DESADV?

DESADV stands for Dispatch Advice, an electronic document sent by a supplier to their customer to provide details about a shipment before it arrives. This document includes critical information such as:

The purpose of DESADV is to enable the customer to prepare for the delivery, reducing the risk of errors and ensuring a smoother goods-receiving process.

What Is RECADV?

RECADV stands for Receiving Advice, an electronic document sent by the customer to the supplier after receiving the goods. RECADV confirms:

RECADV ensures both parties agree on the status of the delivery, providing a transparent process for claims or follow-ups.

Why Are DESADV and RECADV Important?

DESADV and RECADV play a vital role in:

  1. Enhancing visibility by sharing accurate and timely information with suppliers and customers improves internal processes and supply chain transparency.
  2. Minimizing errors by sending automated documents which reduce the risk of manual errors, ensuring all parties have the same information.
  3. Streamlining goods receiving by letting the customer know what’s on the way and when it will arrive, so they can plan their inventory and resources better.
  4. Supporting claims management becauseRECADV provides a clear picture of what was received and any discrepancies, facilitating communication and problem-solving.

How can iEDI help you?

At iEDI, we understand the importance of having a streamlined and reliable EDI system. We help our customers implement and optimize DESADV and RECADV to:

DESADV and RECADV are more than just digital documents—they are the key to effective communication and collaboration within the supply chain. By understanding and implementing these tools, your business can achieve greater efficiency, improved planning, and higher satisfaction among customers and partners.

With our flexible and scalable solutions, iEDI can tailor EDI processes to your company’s specific needs. Contact us today to learn more about how we can help you optimize your supply chain with DESADV and RECADV.