Origin coordination

Multiple suppliers. One coordinated shipment.

Bring cargo from different suppliers together in China before international transport, where the shipment and route allow.

Solution Overview

Supplier consolidation can help frame multiple origin collections as one coordinated shipment before international transport.

It should be assessed against cargo readiness, supplier locations, route conditions and the delivery requirements at the destination.

Connected process

Consolidation can be considered before international transport where the shipment and route allow.
The route plan can include the full coordinated path or only the origin stages that need support.

Cargo readiness, packaging, dimensions and commodity information should be collected from each supplier.
The shipment plan depends on how the suppliers’ collection and preparation requirements fit together.

Consolidation is assessed where the shipment and route allow; it is not assumed to be suitable for every shipment.
Cargo type, supplier locations, timing requirements and destination scope all influence the assessment.

After origin planning, the selected sea, rail or air transport option should be considered with the destination delivery requirements.
Customs requirements and available clearance arrangements are assessed according to the destination country, cargo and importer setup.

When can supplier consolidation be considered?

It can be assessed when multiple suppliers are involved and the shipment and route allow cargo to be brought together before international transport.

What should suppliers provide for consolidation planning?

Supplier locations, cargo readiness, dimensions, weight, packaging, commodity details and any collection requirements help frame the assessment.

Start with the shipment