Multi-Supplier Sourcing & Consolidation
Coordinate several purchase orders without losing track of individual batches. Link supplier references, readiness dates and receiving instructions to one shipping plan.
Clarify the requirement and scope
Keep supplier batches distinct
Assign a reference to every supplier and order. Ask suppliers to use the agreed identification on dispatch and provide package counts.
Plan around the last required batch
List expected arrival dates and the goods needed for the proposed shipment. Agree whether partial readiness changes the plan.
Agree handling tasks
Discuss receiving, counting, repacking and any checks independently. Confirm holding arrangements and costs before suppliers dispatch.
Prepare these details
- Supplier and order reference list
- Product and package totals per batch
- Expected arrival dates and shipment priority
- Agreed checking, packing and receiving requirements
Frequently asked questions
Can goods arrive on different days?
Provide an expected schedule and agree the holding and dispatch arrangements. The team needs to know which batches belong together.
Should suppliers use the same warehouse address?
Obtain GCI receiving instructions first. Guangzhou and Shenzhen have different receiving roles; the suitable point depends on the actual cargo.