For retailers managing multiple carriers, especially with complex cross-border deliveries, accurate shipment information is critical.
A shipment manifest is a comprehensive packing list and bill of lading for carriers, detailing every item in a shipment—including quantities, weights, dimensions, and customs information. This document is essential for carriers to verify contents and expedite transit and customs clearance.
Manifests key use cases:
• Carrier Pickups: Provides carriers with a prepared list of items, ensuring accuracy and accountability.
• Cross-Border Shipments: Facilitates customs clearance by detailing contents for international regulations and duties.
• Proof of Shipment: Serves as a record for both the retailer and carrier that specific items were handed over for transport.
• Loss Prevention: Helps reconcile discrepancies if items are missing or damaged during transit.
• Receiving Location Verification: Enables the receiving location to quickly verify incoming inventory against a detailed list.
With this update, HotWax Commerce empowers store managers to generate these critical manifests directly within the fulfillment app. This eliminates manual data entry and accelerates fulfillment. Store managers can instantly print three essential copies: one for their records, one for the carrier to verify the shipment, and a third for the receiving location to confirm incoming inventory with just one click.
