Retail Inbound Logistics from Vendor Dock to Store Shelf
Retail supply chains depend on getting the right product to the right store at the right time. InboundShipments gives your team real-time tracking, vendor performance data, and streamlined DC receiving so replenishment runs like clockwork.
Store Replenishment Tracking
Track vendor shipments headed to individual stores or regional distribution centers. See which locations are expecting deliveries this week, which shipments are running late, and which POs are still unshipped so your replenishment team can act early.
- Track containers from origin port to DC or direct-to-store delivery
- 40+ milestones give granular visibility into every stage of transit
- ETA updates flow in automatically as carriers revise schedules
- Filter by location, region, or vendor to focus on what matters now
Distribution Center Receiving
Give DC teams a clear view of what is arriving each day. Structured receiving workflows capture quantities, note shortages, and flag damaged goods at the PO line-item level so discrepancies are documented the moment a truck is unloaded.
- Side-by-side comparison of ordered vs. received quantities per SKU
- Shortages and overages flagged automatically at check-in
- Receiving statuses: Received, Partial, and Short
- Discrepancy data provides objective evidence for vendor chargebacks
Vendor Compliance & Scorecarding
Track on-time shipment rates, fill rates, and delivery accuracy for every vendor. InboundShipments automatically records delivery performance data you can use to enforce routing guide requirements and negotiate better terms.
- Centralized vendor directory with roles, contacts, and addresses
- Vendor data flows into POs, shipments, invoices, and receiving workflows
- Performance history tied to every PO and shipment record
- Assign freight forwarders, customs brokers, and transporters per shipment
Document & Invoice Management
Centralize bills of lading, packing lists, commercial invoices, and freight bills for every shipment. AI-powered extraction captures key data from uploaded documents so your accounts payable team spends less time on manual entry.
- Upload BOL, commercial invoice, packing slip, and ISF documents per shipment
- Document types are categorized for easy retrieval and organization
- AI extracts charges, amounts, and currencies from freight invoices
- Share documents with customs brokers and freight forwarders via email
Designed for Retail Supply Chain Teams
Why retail teams choose InboundShipments
Replace manual tracking with automated visibility across your entire vendor and location network.
Keep shelves stocked and reduce out-of-stocks
Empty shelves cost retailers sales and customer loyalty. Real-time tracking of vendor shipments gives your replenishment team the early warning they need to reroute stock, adjust allocations, or expedite orders before a shelf goes bare.
Speed up DC receiving and reduce dwell time
When the receiving team knows exactly what is on every inbound truck, unloading and put-away go faster. Fewer surprises at the dock mean shorter dwell times, lower detention charges, and quicker flow of goods to stores.
Enforce vendor compliance without manual auditing
InboundShipments captures delivery dates, quantities, and shipment details automatically. You get a reliable performance record for every vendor without asking your team to manually log compliance data in a spreadsheet.
Plan promotional inventory with confidence
Retailers stake margin on promotional events landing on time. Tracking supplier production and transit milestones weeks in advance gives your merchandising team the confidence to commit to ad dates and floor-set schedules.
Unify visibility across every location in your network
Whether you operate 10 stores or 1,000, InboundShipments provides a single pane of glass for all inbound activity. Regional managers, DC supervisors, and corporate planners all see the same data in real time.
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