Shipping Procedure

Shipping is a part of Operations Management (OM) is systematic design, direction and control of process that transform inputs into service and product for internal and external customers. Our garments sector is running without proper practice of Shipping Procedures. Management of garments industry is not clearly aware of Shipping Procedures. But, proper practice of Shipping Procedures can reduce the cost to ensure sustainable growth of the company.

TQM of shipping is defined as an integrated approach of management by which quality services can be ensured to the customers. Shipping companies are service oriented and satisfaction of customers by providing excellent services is the prerequisite of shipping business. Shipping Procedure is required for ensuring customers satisfaction started from exporter door ended to importer door and cost reduction from suppliers as well as buyer’s account.

 
Objectives:
Clear understanding of Shipping Procedures like documentations, operations, communications, negotiations and marketing of shipping and it’s modern tools techniques required for garments, export and import companies so that participants can use in their working place to ensure sustainable smooth growth of the company.

Process:

When shipping a product overseas, the exporter must be aware of packing, labeling, documentation, and insurance requirements. It is important that exporters ensure that the merchandise is:

• Packed correctly so that it arrives in good condition;
• Labeled correctly to ensure that the goods are handled properly and arrive on time at the right place;
• Documented correctly to meet U.S. and foreign government requirements, as well as proper collection standards; and
• Insured against damage, loss, pilferage and delay.

Most exporters rely on an international freight forwarder to perform these services because of the multitude of considerations involved in physically exporting goods.