The US overseas warehouse operation model is an efficient and fast supply chain management method that can help Chinese sellers quickly deliver goods to the US market. This model is popular in the e-commerce industry for its unique processes and operating procedures. The specific steps of the US overseas warehouse operation model will be introduced in detail below.
First, the first-leg transportation is the starting point of the US overseas warehouse operation model. The first-leg transportation refers to the international logistics transportation method from China to the United States. There are three main first-leg transportation methods to choose from, including express, air and sea transportation. The choice of these three methods depends on time and cost considerations.
The next step is customs clearance. Customs clearance refers to customs clearance for export by Chinese customs and customs clearance for import by local customs in the United States. The customs clearance requirements of Chinese customs are relatively simple. As long as the products transported do not involve illegal activities, Chinese customs encourages trade exports to increase foreign exchange earnings. The customs clearance for import by US customs is divided into general trade customs clearance and single-ticket T86 customs clearance. Bulk goods usually belong to general trade customs clearance, while personal items belong to single-ticket T86 customs clearance. For goods from China to Amazon warehouses in the United States, the double-clearance and tax package method is basically adopted, that is, the freight forwarding company assists Chinese sellers in customs clearance and tax payment through the American company. Of course, some customers also require the American company in their own name to clear customs.
Pick up the goods at the port or airport is the next process. Once the goods pass customs clearance, they will be picked up from the bonded warehouse at the port or airport and then transported to the overseas warehouse for unpacking.
After arriving at the overseas warehouse, the goods will be put into storage. This means that the process of unpacking and unloading begins after the goods are picked up from the port or airport.
The next step is the goods counting link. The warehouse staff will count the goods after unpacking, and classify the products according to the data of the overseas warehouse system. After the counting is completed, the data will be conveyed to the domestic customer service team. If there is any abnormality, it will be further notified for processing.
After the goods are counted, it is the stage of product shelving. According to the storage layout of the warehouse, the staff will put the goods on the shelves according to the corresponding positions for shipment.
After the buyer places an order, the merchant pushes the platform order to the ERP system of the overseas warehouse for order processing. The operator of the overseas warehouse will process the order during working hours and print documents such as the shipping picking list and the face sheet.
Sorting out of the warehouse is the next step. According to the picking list, the staff will go to the corresponding warehouse to pick, pack, combine the order and paste the face sheet. After the goods are shipped out, they will be handed over to the express company for delivery.
Finally, express delivery is the last link of the US overseas warehouse operation model. The warehouse will notify the last-mile delivery company (such as USPS or FedEx) to pick up the goods at the door and entrust them to complete the delivery of the goods.
In summary, the US overseas warehouse operation model realizes the efficient operation of the supply chain through the first-leg transportation, customs clearance, port or airport pickup, warehouse entry, cargo inventory, product shelving, buyer ordering, sorting out of the warehouse and express delivery, and effectively and quickly delivers goods to the US market. The efficiency and convenience of this model enable Chinese sellers to better meet the needs of American consumers, speed up the delivery of goods, and improve customer satisfaction.