Taking Delivery

Evaluate warehouses and storage

This guide explains the importance of efficient warehousing and storage, discussing stock control, racking and packaging.

 

Plan replenishment

This guide explains how all aspects of production, procurement, warehousing, shipping and distribution of finished goods come into play when planning replenishment.

 

Reduce lead times through efficient supply

This guide highlights the importance of efficient supply and shows you how by negotiating the right contract and providing forecasts you can achieve this.

 

Choose the right mode of transport for your goods

This guide discusses the advantages and disadvantages of air, sea, rail and road transportation.

Deal with delayed shipments

It is inevitable that businesses will experience delayed shipment of their products from time to time. In a service-conscious and competitive environment where speed of delivery is important, businesses know that they cannot afford to run out of or rely entirely on goods in transit as they might lose custom to their competitors. While it is not possible to eradicate delays completely, there are a number of ways to ensure that as a business you are not 'caught out'.

 

Predict transit times and ETAs

This guide describes the benefits of knowing transit times and ETAs, and shows you how to make sure these are suitable for your business.

 

Evaluate third-party logistics services

This guide explains the services offered by third-party logistic companies, discusses how these could add value to your business and advises on the checks that should be made.

 

Make a claim on a failed delivery

This guide describes the types of complaints you can make, such as a delay claim or a loss and damage claim.