Wholesale Import Logistics: Balancing Large Replenishment Batches and Inventory Cost

Wholesale logistics should be managed as a recurring replenishment cycle rather than a series of unrelated shipments.

1. Build the cycle from demand data

• Review SKU velocity, seasonality, customer orders, and promotion plans.
• Set safety stock and the trigger for the next shipment.
• Include major customer commitments in the forecast.

2. Improve container utilization

• Combine compatible SKUs and packaging sizes.
• Balance heavy and light cargo for safe loading.
• Compare LCL with the inventory cost of waiting for FCL.

3. Use multiple inventory layers

• Track on-hand, in-transit, and planned production separately.
• Increase buffer during seasonal congestion.
• Move a smaller early batch when critical SKUs are at risk.

4. Plan US warehouse receiving

• Reserve unloading, palletizing, and receiving capacity before arrival.
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• Review freight cost per unit after each replenishment cycle.

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