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Consolidation

1. Receive Goods From Multiple Suppliers

When you purchase from several suppliers in China, each supplier can send their goods separately to our China warehouse.

We receive and register each incoming shipment using information such as:

Each supplier shipment is kept identifiable so that goods from different orders can be matched correctly before consolidation begins.

2. Match Incoming Packages With Your Orders

After the goods arrive, we compare the warehouse receipt with the order information provided by the customer.

We check:

If a package arrives without sufficient identifying information, the domestic tracking number, supplier details and order information may be required before the package can be matched.

3. Wait for All Required Supplier Shipments

Consolidation normally begins after the customer confirms which supplier orders should be combined.

If several suppliers are shipping at different times, the warehouse can hold the already-received goods while waiting for the remaining packages, subject to the agreed storage arrangement.

Before consolidation, we confirm:

4. Inspect the Outer Packaging

Before opening or combining supplier cartons, we check the visible condition of the incoming packaging.

We look for:

If significant damage is found, photos can be taken before the package is opened.

5. Open Supplier Cartons When Required

If the customer requests inspection, repacking or removal of unnecessary supplier packaging, the cartons can be opened before consolidation.

The warehouse can check:

The exact inspection scope depends on the customer’s instructions.

6. Separate Products by Order or SKU

Before combining goods, products are organized so that different orders, suppliers or SKUs can be clearly identified.

Depending on the shipment, we may separate goods by:

This reduces the risk of mixing unrelated goods during repacking.

7. Remove Unnecessary Supplier Packaging

Supplier packaging is often designed for domestic delivery rather than international transportation.

When appropriate and authorized by the customer, unnecessary packaging may be removed, including:

Protective or retail packaging should not be removed if doing so could increase the risk of damage or affect the product.

8. Evaluate the Best Consolidation Method

Not every order should be placed into one very large carton.

The warehouse considers factors such as:

Depending on the goods, the best solution may be:

9. Combine Compatible Products

Products that can be safely shipped together are placed into the selected consolidated packaging.

The warehouse may combine:

Products that require different handling conditions may need to remain separate.

10. Separate Fragile or Incompatible Goods

Some products should not be packed together simply to reduce the number of cartons.

Examples may include:

The final packing arrangement should prioritize safe transportation rather than only minimizing carton count.

11. Add Internal Protection

After products are arranged inside the consolidated carton, suitable protective materials may be added according to the cargo type.

This can include:

The purpose is to reduce movement and impact during international transportation.

12. Reinforce the Outer Carton

If the original supplier carton is not strong enough for international shipping, the shipment may be transferred into a stronger carton or reinforced.

Reinforcement may include:

The final method depends on the weight, size and fragility of the goods.

13. Consolidate Multiple Cartons Into Fewer Shipping Units

After unnecessary packaging is removed and goods are reorganized, several supplier cartons may be reduced into fewer international shipping cartons.

Par exemple :

The actual result depends on the product dimensions, weight and protection requirements.

14. Check Final Carton Quantity

After consolidation is completed, the warehouse confirms the final number of shipping units.

Nous enregistrons :

This helps the customer understand the final shipment configuration.

15. Measure Final Carton Dimensions

Each final carton can be measured after packing.

Measurements may include:

Final dimensions are important because international freight may be charged according to volumetric weight.

16. Record Final Weight

The final packed shipment can be weighed after consolidation.

Cela peut notamment inclure :

The final packed weight may differ from the sum of supplier estimates because packaging has been removed, added or replaced.

17. Calculate Actual and Volumetric Weight

International freight pricing may be based on actual weight or volumetric weight, depending on the shipping method.

Consolidation can sometimes reduce unnecessary volume by removing oversized domestic packaging and arranging products more efficiently.

However, consolidation does not guarantee that shipping cost will always decrease.

The final cost depends on:

18. Take Consolidation Photos

Photos can be taken before, during or after consolidation.

Typical photos may include:

These photos help the customer understand how several supplier orders were combined.

19. Confirm the Packing Result Before Shipping

Where required, the customer can review the final packing information before international dispatch.

The information may include:

If changes are required, they should be requested before the shipment is handed to the international carrier.

20. Prepare the Consolidated Shipment for International Shipping

Once the customer confirms the final arrangement, the consolidated goods are prepared for dispatch.

Final preparation may include:

The shipment can then be handed over for the selected international shipping service.

21. When Consolidation May Not Be Recommended

Consolidation is useful for many multi-supplier orders, but combining everything into the same package is not always appropriate.

Goods may need to remain separate when they have:

In these situations, the warehouse can prepare separate shipments instead of forcing all goods into one consolidated package.