Today, when a customer orders merchandise from an online vendor, the vendor usually sends an immediate order confirmation message by e-mail. Usually within a day or two, a second message arrives stating that the order is in the mail. This second message is a type of
A) vertical contractual notice.
B) CPFR requirement.
C) advanced shipping notice.
D) universal product code report.
E) RFID tag.

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The second message that arrives stating that the order is in the mail is an advanced shipping notice (ASN), which is a notification sent by the vendor to the customer to let them know that their order has been shipped and is on its way. This is an important part of supply chain management and allows customers to track their shipments and anticipate delivery dates.

Today, When a Customer Orders Merchandise from an Online Vendor