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Inbound delivery confirmation & exception closure
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Pulls inbound plan (deliveries due, quantities, supplier/carrier contacts)
02
Calls or messages suppliers/carriers to confirm ETA + quantities
03
Offers alternative slots within DC capacity rules
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Updates ERP/TMS with confirmed ETA/slot changes
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Escalates high‑risk deliveries (fresh/critical SKUs, repeated no‑shows)
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Produces a daily inbound “confidence” report
Confirmed before cut‑off:
52% → 90%
Late/no‑show deliveries:
14% → 9%
Fresh waste reduction:
~3–5% on targeted lines (via earlier interventions)
Ops time saved:
~15 hours/week of manual chasing
Delivery list with confirmation status + call/message log
Slot changes made + evidence
Exception root causes (supplier, carrier, DC capacity)
Value estimate (time saved, waste avoided, service improvement)
Rollout requirements
System access
Inbound schedule, supplier/carrier contact list, ERP/TMS write access
Rules
DC slot constraints and escalation policy (what triggers a human)
Timeline
Live in ~2 weeks for one DC

