Generic Import Supply Chain - Retail Model

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Generic Import Supply Chain Retail Model
1. Product Development
2. Order and Production
3. Carrier Booking
Product Concept and Supplier Determined
Product Design Finalized
Item Set-Up Classification
Vendor books Cargo with Freight Forwarder
Vendor Delivers Cargo To Terminal or CFS Location
Buyer sends Electronic Purchase Order to
Factory Selection / Pre- Production Testing
Merchandise Production by Factory
-Quality Assurance -Social Compliance
-Vendor -Customs Broker -Freight Forwarder -Bank
Financing Determined
5-9 months prior to In-store Date
2-5 months prior to In-store date
2-5 months prior to In-store date
4. Document Processing Shipment
5. Customs Clearance
Vendor submits Entry docs to Freight Forwarder
and Pays local Charges
FCR issued to Vendor (Required for Vendor to
Receive Payment)
Broker Receives Electronic Entry Docs
Broker reviews And verifies Documents
Broker files Entry with US Customs and OGAs
Container Released for Distribution
Freight Forwarder sends electronic
shipping details to
Vessel Arrival
Vessel Departure
24 Hour Manifest and ISF info due to US Customs
Buyer sends Allocation Instructions to Decon
Freight Forwarder sends docs Electronically
to Broker
-Customs Broker -Buyer
1-2 months prior to In-store Date
1 month prior to In-store Date
6. Deconsolidation / Shipment to Final
Destination
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
Delivery arranged to Deconsolidation Center (or
final destination.)
Decon distributes Product using Buyer allocation
Instructions
Product delivered To Distribution Center,
Warehouse Or Store
2 weeks through In-store Date
Customs Broker
Freight Forwarder
Vendor
Vessel Departure
Vessel Departure