Receiving & storage · 4 min read
How to prepare a multi-supplier shipment in Vietnam
Set clear receiving instructions before goods leave each supplier so every parcel can be identified, checked, and consolidated correctly.
Start with one shipment plan
List every supplier, expected parcel count, product type, and estimated arrival window before the first delivery. Use one internal shipment reference across the entire plan.
- Supplier or factory name
- Expected SKU and quantity
- Domestic tracking number
- Required inspection or handling
- Final destination and target shipping date
Give suppliers consistent delivery instructions
Each parcel should show the customer name and shipment reference. Ask suppliers to share the domestic tracking number as soon as they dispatch the goods.
- Do not rely only on the product name
- Avoid sending unannounced parcels
- Keep invoices and packing information available for later export preparation
Confirm what should happen after receiving
Receiving, storage, visual inspection, counting, photography, repacking, and consolidation are separate handling steps. Confirm the required scope before goods arrive so the warehouse can plan the work correctly.