Project-based sourcing often means managing several product groups from different manufacturers, not a single item. Consolidation, or combining goods under one shipment plan, creates a strong advantage for both cost and control.
Benefits of consolidation
- Reduces freight and inland transport costs
- Combines delivery dates from different manufacturers
- Centralizes document and packaging control
- Improves container or truck utilization
- Reduces operational follow-up for the buyer
How to manage risks
Lead time, package dimensions, quantity, quality control date and document responsibility should be tracked separately for each manufacturer. Since one delay can affect the entire shipment, critical products should be prioritized.
FAHAN creates a more organized sourcing flow by combining manufacturer follow-up, warehouse coordination, loading planning and document control.