05/19/08

"Corporate Procedures for Shipping & Receiving"^©

(August 1998)

by William J. Augello

This manual is a compilation of information and suggestions for proper shipping and receiving procedures based on the author’s extensive experience.  It will provide those firms already having a procedural manual in place with valuable tips for updating and customizing their manuals. Those not yet having such a manual will learn how to construct one tailored to their specific needs.

Contains:

• Pre-shipment considerations: terms of sale, packaging, carrier selection, commodity description

• Shipping procedures, including negotiating rates and charges, negotiating liability for loss, damage or delay

• Receiving, inspection and claim procedures

• Bills of Lading and contracts for transportation & logistics services

• Auditing the transportation function

• Outsourcing the transportation function

• Sample standard forms for claims presentation and damage inspection reports;

• 16 Appendices Including sample loss & damage prevention tips and aids, carrier claim rules mandated by the DOT, AAR loading guide provisions, carrier liability limitations & other valuable reference material;

• 140 pages of text and appendices