A single pipeline, six audited stages.
Every shipment moves through the same operating stages. Each stage produces documents, events and state changes captured in one activity log.
A single pipeline, six audited stages.
RFQ intake
Customer files a structured RFQ. Sales team enriches it with commodity codes and target landed cost.
Supplier bidding
Procurement broadcasts to approved suppliers, collects bids, negotiates and awards.
PO & production
PO issued with milestones, advance payment logged, production tracked against ETA.
Consolidation & export
Goods received in India warehouse, inspected, packed, containerised, shipping bill filed.
Customs & BD delivery
Land-port / seaport clearance, BD customs assessment, last-mile delivery with POD.
Finance close
Landed cost computed, invoice raised, supplier settled, margin locked per shipment.
Who does what at each stage.
The pipeline is the same for every shipment. What changes is who is accountable at each step and which artefact has to exist before the shipment can move on.
Sales
Line items, quantities and candidate HS codes
Procurement
At least two comparable bids and a recorded award reason
Procurement + Finance
Supplier acknowledgement and advance posting
Warehouse
Goods receipt with variance and a signed packing list
Compliance
Complete document checklist and a valid, unexpired LC where used
Logistics + Finance
Proof of delivery, charge lines posted and invoice issued
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