Tesco recently invited B2BGateway to a private
presentation in their distribution centre at Didcot on the rollout of ASN’s
(Advance Ship Notices) for all suppliers. Although Tesco introduced ASN’s as
far back as 2007/2008, these were never fully addressed or regimented. That is
all about to change as Tesco will be insisting that all suppliers will have to
provide an ASN before delivery is accepted. Dave Ellis, Tesco End to End Supply
Chain Manager, explained “If a suppliers delivery truck shows up at one of
Tesco’s distribution centres without an ASN, it will be sent away again and no
delivery will be accepted until such time as the driver returns with an ASN”. Quite simply put: No ASN = No Delivery!
The ASN rollout will begin immediately and will be
introduced over a phased basis. Tesco will contact all suppliers informing them
of their ASN requirement and giving the supplier 12 weeks to comply with same.
Suppliers in the fresh meat and poultry sectors will also have to add a country
of origin section to their ASN. Having a regimented ASN policy will obviously
give Tesco supply chain advantages, but it will also help suppliers as it will
help them to get paid quicker with fewer disputes on quantities, weights etc.
If you require help with implementing Tesco’s new No ASN No Delivery policy please contact B2BGateway today on +353 61 708533 or email Sales@B2BGateway.Net
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