Advanced Shipping Notice (ASN)

A document or electronic notification sent by the supplier to the buyer before the shipment arrives, detailing the contents and delivery information.

Implications

A notification sent by a supplier to a customer that details the contents and shipping information of an upcoming delivery.

Example: A retailer receiving an ASN from a supplier to prepare for the arrival of goods in its warehouse.

Different from mergers or acquisitions, which involve ownership changes, whereas affiliation is about strategic cooperation.