Streamlining your logistics to ensure every item is accounted for.
For international shoppers and e-commerce businesses using parcel consolidation services like CNFANS, managing partial shipmentscombined parcels
The Core Strategy: Log Everything
Treat your consolidated shipment like a mini-warehouse. Each item entering the system must be recorded individually before
Step-by-Step Logging Process:
- Create a Master List:
- Item Name/Description
- Online Store Purchased From
- Store Order Number
- Individual Carrier Tracking Number
- Date Shipped from Store
- Estimated Arrival at CNFANS Warehouse
- Status (e.g., In Transit, Received, Packed, Shipped)
- Update Upon Warehouse Receipt:
- Consolidation Stage:master tracking number
Preventing Errors: Proactive Measures
Logging is the foundation, but these practices build a robust system:
- Leverage CNFANS Tools:
- Clear Communication:
- Regular Reconciliation:
- Standardize Naming:
Benefits of Meticulous Management
| Practice | Direct Benefit |
|---|---|
| Logging Individual Tracking #s | Allows you to chase the seller or domestic carrier if a package gets lost before |
| Linking Items to Final Parcel | Provides a clear audit trail. If the final box is missing an item, you can instantly see what was supposed to be inside. |
| Using Photos & Notes | Creates undeniable evidence for filing claims with CNFANS or sellers in case of damage or missing goods. |