EDIFACT INVRPT — Inventory Report
INVRPT communicates on-hand, on-order, and sometimes WIP by location so buyers or suppliers can drive replenishment algorithms.
✦ What It Does
QTY with qualifiers distinguishes available vs. reserved; LOC or NAD identifies warehouse or store.
CPG and retail VMI programs ingest daily INVRPT to compute ORDERS without manual ordering.
Accuracy and timeliness directly affect stockouts and excess inventory penalties.
⚡ When It's Used
- VMI hub consumes supplier warehouse inventory nightly.
- Store-level inventory for allocation programs.
- Component visibility in multi-tier automotive supply.
- Marketplace fulfillment node reporting available units.
- Crisis replenishment during supply disruptions.
Who Uses EDIFACT INVRPT
European retail & brands
Common in EDIFACT-first programs where inventory report flows between HQ, DCs, and suppliers across the EU and APAC.
Global manufacturers
Automotive, industrial, and CPG companies standardize on EDIFACT for plants and suppliers outside North America.
3PLs & carriers
Logistics service providers consume or produce the message when the contract mandates UN/EDIFACT syntax and directories.
Key Segments & Constructs
EDIFACT uses a hierarchical structure: UNH (message header) opens the transaction; BGM (beginning of message) carries the document name and reference; party data uses NAD; lines often use LIN with QTY, PRI, and MOA. Exact segment requirements depend on the message directory (D.96A, etc.) and your trading partner's implementation guide.
BGM
Report purpose and reference period.
NAD / LOC
Reporting location or party.
LIN / QTY
Item and quantity balances with qualifiers.
DTM
Snapshot time for the inventory picture.
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