Type = API Reference,; Topic = Multienterprise Information Network Tower (MINT),;Persona = TraceLink Administrator, User,; Orchestration = Manufacturing, Logistics, Commerce,; Function = Supply Chain, IT, Procurement,

Inventory update request APIs

An Inventory Update Request is an electronic transaction that instructs changes to the status, usability, or location of stock within the supply chain. Sent by a supplier or inventory owner to a third-party logistics provider (3PL), it ensures product handling remains aligned with operational needs and regulatory requirements. Inventory Update Request is used to change stock disposition (such as from available to quarantined), direct the movement of goods within or between warehouses, or update handling instructions for specific cargo or handling units. By keeping inventory status and movement instructions synchronized across partners and systems, the Inventory Update Request helps prevent delays, supports cold chain and controlled substance management, and reduces the risk of errors. This real-time visibility enables better planning, quicker response to issues, and smoother coordination between manufacturers, 3PLs, and distributors.

Inventory update request (EDIFACT)

The Inventory Update Request EDIFACT message communicates instruction for status change to cargo goods, handling units or inventory.

• Message Type: MPC_INVENTORY_UPDATE_REQUEST

• EDIFACT Format: INVENTORYUPDATEREQUEST

• Transform Names:

  • B2B_EDIFACT_INVRPT_InventoryUpdateRequest_IB_V1

  • B2B_EDIFACT_INVRPT_InventoryUpdateRequest_OB_V1

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