Several suppliers, different ready dates
Receive each delivery against its reference. Decide which accepted stock can proceed and which goods wait for another supplier or an unresolved check.
CHINA INVENTORY / STAGED RELEASE
China stock & repeat replenishment
Bring supplier deliveries into one China stock plan. Reserve the agreed quantities for each channel, prepare each batch and keep the remaining balance ready for your next decision.
WHEN THIS SERVICE FITS
Stock in China.
Shipments on your instruction.
One product, several sales channels
Reserve quantities by program and country. Keep label files and packing versions separate before preparing the same physical SKU for different destinations.
A smaller first release
Discuss an initial batch and the stock to remain in China. Confirm the storage scope and review date for goods awaiting the next instruction.
Repeat batches of the same kit
Keep the accepted kit specification with later instructions. Check component availability, packaging changes and complete-kit quantities for each batch.
For seasonal stock, include supplier ready dates, target destinations and release priorities in the brief. Handling scope, capacity, timing and charges are confirmed for the actual shipment.
THE REPLENISHMENT CYCLE
Agree the next batch before it moves.
- 01 / RECEIVE
Reconcile supplier arrivals
Connect supplier references, SKU quantities and agreed checks. Record shortages or affected stock separately.
- 02 / RESERVE
Allocate the next release
The seller provides quantities, channel, country and receiving requirements. Check those quantities against the reviewed balance.
- 03 / PREPARE
Approve the label and package
Use the accepted file version and finished sample. Rework or a channel change needs a separate instruction and any revised charge.
- 04 / RELEASE
Record the handover
Approve final cartons and transport scope, record the dispatch reference and reconcile the stock remaining in China.
Each replenishment batch follows seller-approved instructions. Stock records, the reporting method and review frequency are agreed in the service scope.
BEFORE THE NEXT RELEASE
Keep available stock separate from waiting stock.
Expected supplier goods, received stock, reserved quantities and goods held for a decision have different meanings. Agree the counting level and the date of each balance review.
Prepare a stock handover with a state, location and timestamp so the next release uses a dated quantity with its reservations and unresolved checks still visible.
Review channel allocationILLUSTRATIVE STOCK PLAN
One SKU, three stock decisions.
A planning example: 1,000 accepted units are allocated after receiving. These quantities are illustrative and do not describe a customer shipment.
| Allocation | Quantity | Next instruction |
|---|---|---|
| Walmart WFS / first release | 400 units | Approve the current unit identifier, packaging and destination shipment plan. |
| TikTok Shop FBT / separate release | 300 units | Confirm the program, barcode version and accepted inbound request. |
| Remain in China / unallocated | 300 units | Agree storage and the review point; a later channel allocation needs fresh approval. |
After a release, keep its dispatch quantity separate from stock still physically held in China. Track delivery and destination receiving against the shipment reference.
WHAT TO AGREE
The record and the charge for each cycle.
| Work | Record to agree | Quote basis to confirm |
|---|---|---|
| Receiving | Supplier reference, count basis and discrepancies | Shipment, carton or unit handling; inspection coverage |
| Storage | Dated balance, reserved stock and goods held for a decision | Storage unit, start date, billing period and any minimum |
| Preparation | Approved identifiers, packing version and completed quantities | Unit, kit or batch work; materials and any rework |
| Release & coordination | Carton contents, release approval and transport reference | Picking, dispatch, agreed coordination tasks and transport scope |
START WITH YOUR STOCK
Agree the release, the hold and the next review.
Share the product, SKU quantities, suppliers, channels and destination countries. Identify how much should leave first, how much should remain in China and when the balance should next be reviewed. Leave unknown dates or measurements open for discussion.
Receiving, product handling, storage capacity and destination arrangements require acceptance for the actual stock. Sourcing, freight and local returns can be scoped separately.