Transcript Generic Import Supply Chain - Retail Model

Generic Import Supply Chain – Retail Model
1. Product Development
Product
Concept and
Supplier
Determined
2. Order and Production
Product
Design
Finalized
*Item Set-Up &
Classification
FCR
issued to Vendor
Freight Forwarder
sends docs
Electronically to
Broker
Vessel
Departure
24 Hour Manifest
and ISF info due
to US Customs
Freight
Forwarder
sends electronic
shipping
details to:
2 weeks through In-store Date
-Quality Assurance
-Social Compliance
2-5 months prior to In-store date
Broker
Receives
Electronic Entry
Docs
Broker reviews
And verifies
Documents
-Customs Broker
-Buyer
Broker files
Entry with
US Customs
and
OGA’s
Vessel Arrival
Buyer sends
Allocation
Instructions to Decon
1 month prior to In-store Date
6. Deconsolidation / Shipment to Final Destination
Decon distributes
Product using
Buyer allocation
Instructions
Vendor
Delivers Cargo
To Terminal
or CFS Location
5. Customs Clearance
1-2 months prior to In-store Date
Delivery
arranged to
Deconsolidation
Center (or final
destination.)
Vendor books
Cargo with
Freight
Forwarder
Merchandise
Production by
Factory
2-5 months prior to In-store date
4. Document Processing & Shipment
(Required for Vendor to
Receive Payment)
Factory
Selection /
PreProduction
Testing
Buyer sends
Electronic
Purchase
Order to:
-Vendor
-Customs Broker
-Freight Forwarder
-Bank
Financing Determined
5-9 months prior to In-store Date
Vendor submits
Entry docs to
Freight
Forwarder and
Pays local Charges
3. Carrier Booking
Product delivered
To Distribution
Center,
Warehouse
Or Store
Additional Information and Terms
*Not all importers classify items early in the supply chain.
CFS – Container Freight Station
FCR – Forwarders Cargo Receipt
OGA – Other Government Agencies
ISF – Importer Security Filing
Container
Released for
Distribution