How we coordinate dispatch and logistics
Published: 14 Oct 2024 | Category: Logistics
Logistics failures are usually communication failures. Our approach focuses on structured coordination.
Step 1: Structured input capture
Every dispatch starts with clarity. We confirm grade, quantity, destination, delivery window, billing entity, and site constraints before scheduling movement.
- Full delivery address with unloading point clarity
- Site contact name and phone number
- Entry timing restrictions
- Vehicle size or route limitations
Step 2: Documentation alignment
Most dispatch holds happen because documents do not match operational reality. We align billing details and dispatch instructions before the vehicle moves.
- Invoice details match buyer legal name
- Quantity units consistent across documents
- Delivery destination clearly stated
- Transport requirements clarified upfront
Step 3: Dispatch scheduling
Dispatch scheduling is not only about vehicle availability. It is about aligning transport timing with site acceptance windows.
- Loading slot confirmation
- Transporter readiness confirmation
- Delivery window matching
- Escalation contact defined in advance
Step 4: In-transit coordination
During transit, we encourage structured communication. Silence creates assumptions.
- Expected transit timeline agreed
- Delay updates communicated early
- Revised ETA shared if required
- Site informed if timing changes
Step 5: Delivery closure
Closure is often ignored. Proper delivery confirmation reduces reconciliation delays.
- Delivery timestamp recorded
- Weight slip or site acknowledgment captured
- Documentation closed and filed
- Any issues documented immediately
What we do not control
We coordinate logistics communication and planning. We do not own vehicles, control driver behavior, or manage third-party site policies. Operational responsibility remains with executing parties.
Read: Dispatch planning checklist Contact for coordination support