{"id":1197,"date":"2014-12-18T15:54:28","date_gmt":"2014-12-18T15:54:28","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/proqc.com\/blog\/?p=1197"},"modified":"2023-09-08T10:13:03","modified_gmt":"2023-09-08T10:13:03","slug":"avoid-shipment-delays","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/proqc.com\/blog\/avoid-shipment-delays\/","title":{"rendered":"Avoid shipment delays!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1198 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/proqc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/highlite_s_drop_shipment_service_medium.webp\" alt=\"highlite_s_drop_shipment_service_medium\" width=\"297\" height=\"297\" \/>Delays in shipment are not uncommon, but preventable nonetheless.<\/p>\n<p>There are several possible causes for shipment delays, including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Delays in shipment of raw materials or components to the assembly factory<\/li>\n<li>Factory equipment malfunction<\/li>\n<li>Human resource issues<\/li>\n<li>Logistics (freight forwarder) delays<\/li>\n<li>Incorrect order quantity loaded (partial shipment)<\/li>\n<li>Product gets held in Customs<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><em>So, how do you\u00a0avoid delays in shipments?<\/em><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Pre-Production:<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Preventative action is the most effective way to avoid delays in shipments and reduce overall quality risks and cost. \u00a0Supplier evaluations incorporate key indicators that ensure production is timely. For example, ISO 9001 based audits focus on the following:<!--more--><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Management Responsibility<\/li>\n<li>Internal Audits<\/li>\n<li>Personnel (Training)<\/li>\n<li>Design Control<\/li>\n<li>Document Control<\/li>\n<li>Purchasing<\/li>\n<li>Contract\/Order Review<\/li>\n<li>Production &amp; Process Controls<\/li>\n<li>Process Validation<\/li>\n<li>Inspection, Measuring and Test Equipment<\/li>\n<li>Acceptance Activities<\/li>\n<li>Identification &amp; Traceability<\/li>\n<li>Nonconforming Product Control<\/li>\n<li>Corrective &amp; Preventative Action<\/li>\n<li>Labeling &amp; Packaging<\/li>\n<li>Handling, Storage &amp; Distribution<\/li>\n<li>Quality Records<\/li>\n<li>Corrective &amp; Preventative Action<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Audits generally identify any areas of non-conformance prior to production, with corrective action improvement plans resolving issues before they can cause delays.<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>In-Process\/Pre-Shipment:<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>With production order monitoring and expediting by a third-party, organizations have eyes and ears on-site. At Pro QC, we work closely with organizations and their suppliers to support timely deliveries. We measure and report on progress to meet shipping schedule commitments.<\/p>\n<p>When the shipment is ready to load, counts are verified to ensure the order is accurate.<\/p>\n<p>To avoid your shipment being\u00a0delayed or held by Customs, it is important to make sure documentation\u00a0is correct. \u00a0Missing, incomplete or incorrect documentation is one of the top reasons for international shipments being delayed. In addition, make sure that shipments do not exceed country-specific weight and size limits. 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