Answer: It is a common misconception that the addition of the ASN and GS1-128 will only be of benefit to your trading partner and an additional cost to you. However, the introduction of an Advance Ship Notice and GS1-128 labels will also have the following advantages for your organization:

1. The ASN (Advance Ship Notice) and GS1-128 label (formerly known as UCC-128 label) will provide a link to the original PO sent by your trading partner(s). 
2. Implementing ASN and GS1-128 labels with your trading partner(s) is not just seen as best business practice, but it will also speed up all shipping and receiving procedures, in turn leading to a faster ‘Order to Payment’ cycle for your organization. 
3. The automation of the supply chain with the introduction of ASN and GS1-128 labels will help decrease your manual labor costs and help reduce errors. 
4. All ASN and GS1-128 label standards are global – this alleviates confusion from global suppliers with regard to product details and quantities. 
5. The ASN and GS1-128 label standards apply throughout the entire supply chain, from raw materials supplier to manufacturer to distributor/wholesaler to end user/retailer. 
6. The ASN and GS1-128 labels can be used for both inter and intra-company transactions.