Build the stock plan around demand.
Local stock can support repeat orders and staged deliveries when the product and purchasing pattern justify it. Start with expected demand, replenishment lead time and customer delivery requirements.
We discuss storage and handling needs, receiving arrangements and stock ownership before a program is set up. Warehouse location and service coverage are agreed for the project.
What a stocking plan should define
- Products, SKUs, packaging, pallet sizes and handling requirements.
- Expected quantities, storage duration and replenishment triggers.
- Incoming receipt, quantity checks and discrepancy handling.
- Customer releases, delivery instructions and shipment frequency.
- Inventory ownership, insurance responsibilities and reporting needs.
For both sides of a supply relationship
U.S. manufacturers & buyers
Discuss scheduled deliveries, repeat purchase requirements and stock that supports your production or customer demand.
Overseas suppliers
Explore holding stock near U.S. customers, replenishing in batches and supporting local releases under an agreed arrangement.
Manage the stock through each movement.
Receiving & identification
Set product references, units of measure, receiving checks and instructions for shortages, overages or visible damage. Define storage-location and labeling requirements.
Inventory control
Agree on stock records, available or held quantities, count frequency and discrepancy review. Lot or serial information can be included where the product requires it.
Release authorization
Define who can request stock, the quantities, destination and handling instructions. Record dispatched quantities against the release reference.
Reporting & replenishment
Agree on a stock-reporting schedule and review remaining quantities, incoming goods and reorder needs. The operating tools and reporting format are part of the agreed scope.
Connect import and local delivery.
Clarify the importer arrangement before goods ship. After release, align transport with warehouse receiving or delivery to the customer’s facility. Explore import support.
Can warehouse management be used without IOR service?
Yes. A warehouse scope can be discussed separately. Identify the party handling the import and the incoming goods, stock and delivery requirements.
Does stock have to be owned by Pontaren?
Ownership is a commercial term to agree. A warehouse service and a distribution purchase are different arrangements; neither should be assumed from the other.
Do you offer consignment stock?
A consignment proposal can be discussed. Ownership, payment, stock reporting, release authority and treatment of unsold goods would need to be agreed.
What does warehousing cost?
The scope depends on goods, space, handling, storage duration, release frequency and delivery needs. Share the expected inventory profile for a project-specific discussion.
An inventory report you can work with
Agree on the unit of measure and stock statuses before comparing totals. Here, allocated and held quantities do not overlap; available stock equals on hand minus both. Different operating systems may define these fields differently.
| SKU / unit | On hand | Allocated | Held | Available |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PART-A / pieces | 240 | 60 | 10 | 170 |
Include the count date, warehouse reference and latest receipt or dispatch. Reconcile differences before approving an adjustment. Plan the handoff from import to inventory.