What exactly is a delivery notice, and how important is it for the recipient?
A delivery notice ( also known as a shipping notice) is a notification sent to the recipient regarding an upcoming delivery. The shipping company provides the recipient with advance information about the upcoming delivery via email, phone, or text message.
The notification consists of
- Recipient's order number
- Item number
- Item weight
- Quantity
- Volume
- Time of delivery to the receiving department or pickup date (delivery date)
Wikipedia defines a shipping notification as follows:
A shipping notification is a notice of an upcoming shipment of inventory or goods. The shipping notification is sent by the supplier to the recipient of the goods before the goods are delivered. Shipping notifications are frequently used in supply chains where it may be of great importance to the recipient of the goods to be informed of the timely or delayed arrival of the goods in order to make necessary arrangements.
Source: Avis (Logistics) – Wikipedia
Notification Process
The carrier or supplier typically notifies the recipient of shipments via a shipping notice, usually one day before delivery. Notification of pickup or delivery is generally provided in writing or by phone 30 days before the delivery date. Some carriers provide delivery notification at the receiving area one hour before delivery.
The carrier will not hand over the delivery documents (delivery note) to the recipient until the goods are delivered. The recipient should then check the quantity and quality of the goods immediately upon delivery.
Delivery notifications ensure the optimal use of resources and supply chains. If suppliers provide incorrect delivery notifications, the recipient cannot manage the organization and processes in the warehouse or department in a timely manner. To provide accurate delivery notifications, the supplier should coordinate closely with the recipient.
Conclusion
In logistics, a shipping notice (notification) is a preliminary notification intended solely to inform the recipient of the shipment. For deliveries, the notification is sent one day in advance and may also be provided by phone one hour before delivery. For pickups, the notice is sent 30 days in advance as a written notification.
Other terms related to notification
In payment transactions: payment notification upon payment of an invoice.