A practical look at lead time, packaging, documentation, and wholesale planning.
For dried goods buyers, logistics planning starts before the order is placed. Packaging format, carton planning, label requirements, and shipping terms all shape the final landed plan.
Plan the order around the retail format
MOQ, packaging format, label requirements, carton configuration, and shipping terms all affect the final landed plan.
Canton Pantry supports FOB and CIF shipping terms, with product-specific lead time guidance before bulk orders are confirmed.
Practical shipping checklist
| Item | Why it matters | When to confirm |
|---|---|---|
| Product specification | Keeps quality expectations clear | Before sample approval |
| Pack size and carton layout | Affects shelf plan and freight efficiency | Before quotation is finalized |
| Label and language needs | Helps prepare retail-ready goods | Before packaging production |
| Shipping term | Changes cost visibility and responsibility | Before purchase order |
| Lead time | Aligns production, booking, and launch date | Before deposit |
Before placing a bulk order
- Confirm target market and selling channel.
- Review sample quality, packaging, and label requirements.
- Align MOQ, carton count, and delivery window.
- Confirm whether FOB or CIF is the better shipping term.
Clear planning reduces rework. It also helps the supplier give a more realistic quotation instead of a rough estimate that changes later.
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