The Challenge: 5 Suppliers, 1 Container, 19 Days
Our partner needed to procure five distinct product categories: Fitness Tension Ropes, Brackets, Sanding Tools, Working Pens, and Decoration Stones.
The complexity wasn’t just the five different suppliers, but the tight schedule. The client needed a streamlined “one-stop” logistics solution to minimize both costs and lead time.
The REPA Execution Timeline
Efficiency is the core of our service. Here is the chronological breakdown of how we managed this rapid turnaround:
Sourcing & PO: Official procurement started. Orders were placed with all five factories simultaneously.
Logistics Planning: our partner took some days to confirm shipping cost with their shipping agent,13 days after the order, we received the forwarder email & coordinated with all suppliers and submitted the Booking Note to the freight forwarder.
The Solution: “Factory-as-Hub” Strategy
To make this happen, we utilized a Data-Driven Load Planning approach. Before a single box was moved, we utilized LoadMaster software to perform precise volumetric calculations.
Agile Coordination (The Invisible Work)
Managing 5 suppliers in 19 days requires proactive communication, not just passive following. We acted as the bridge between the client, the five factories, and the freight forwarder.
We eliminated the high storage fees of commercial warehouses by designating the largest volume factory as our strategic consolidation hub. We managed the logistics of the other four suppliers via WeChat, tracking every tracking number.
To ensure the hub factory loaded the container correctly, we provided remote guidance and detailed loading plans.
Loading & Dispatch: Just 19 days from the initial order, all goods were consolidated, inspected, and successfully loaded into the container.
The Results (By the Numbers)
- 19-Day Total Lead Time: From Purchase Order to Container Loading.
- Extreme Space Utilization: A standard 20GP typically holds 28–29 CBM. We successfully loaded 32.23 CBM.
The Proof: Bill of Lading confirming 32.23 CBM volume.
Client Savings
Through optimized ocean freight and eliminated warehouse fees ($0 storage):
$3,200+ USD
Total Costs Saved
REPA’s Key Takeaways
- Agile Coordination: Proactive communication beats passive waiting.
- Volume Optimization: Using tools like LoadMaster allows us to ship more goods for the same freight price.
- Strategic Networking: Our deep roots in the China supply chain allow us to turn factories into logistics partners, directly lowering the client’s “Landed Cost.”
