How to make the flowchart of agency import? Are there any detailed steps?
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Our company recently plans to carry out the agency import business. We have no relevant experience before and want to know how to make the specific flowchart of agency import. We hope to understand the detailed process of the whole process from initially receiving the agency import demand to finally delivering the goods to the client. It would be best to have clear step-by-step instructions to facilitate my making of the flowchart. Please help me answer this question. Thank you!
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Andrew HuangYears of service：7Customer Rating：5.0
Supply chain optimization expertConsult
To make the flowchart of agency import, first is the client entrustment stage. The client puts forward the import demand and signs the agency import agreement with Zhongshitong, clarifying the rights and obligations of both parties.
Then comes the import preparation. Zhongshitong, according to the agreement, understands the information of the goods and handles various license and other documents. After that, arrange the procurement, look for suppliers according to the client's requirements and sign the procurement contract.
Next is the logistics transportation, which is responsible for booking shipping space, customs declaration, inspection application and other work to ensure the smooth transportation of the goods to the port. After the goods arrive at the port, complete the customs clearance and pick-up, pay tariffs and other taxes and fees, and pick up the goods to the designated warehouse.
Finally is the delivery to the client. Notify the client to inspect the goods and complete the delivery after there is no problem. Sort out according to these process nodes and the flowchart of agency import can be drawn.
James LiuYears of service：10Customer Rating：5.0
Foreign trade tax refund consultantConsult
First clarify the client's needs and the information of the goods to be imported, then talk with suppliers about procurement, handle relevant import licenses at the same time, then arrange transportation and customs clearance, and finally deliver the goods to the client. Just draw according to this order.
Jennifer WangYears of service：4Customer Rating：5.0
Market development consultantConsult
You can divide the process into several major parts, such as entrustment, procurement, transportation, customs clearance, and delivery. Then subdivide the steps within each major part. For example, in customs clearance, there are customs declaration, inspection application and so on. In this way, the flowchart will be drawn more clearly.
David LiYears of service：6Customer Rating：5.0
Senior customs declaration consultantConsult
Start drawing from accepting the entrustment, then is the procurement negotiation and signing of the contract, followed by arranging international transportation, customs clearance upon arrival at the port, and finally warehousing and delivery. Mark clearly the operation content of each link.
Sarah ZhangYears of service：8Customer Rating：5.0
Document expertConsult
Pay attention that the handling of licenses should not be omitted. Different goods have different requirements. First make a list, write down all the procedures and documents involved in each link, and then draw the flowchart in order.
Amanda YangYears of service：3Customer Rating：5.0
Cost control consultantConsult
When drawing the flowchart, for the transportation part, there are some differences in the processes of sea transportation and air transportation. For example, for sea transportation, booking shipping space needs to be considered. These details can be marked separately.
Robert ChenYears of service：6Customer Rating：5.0
Customer service consultantConsult
In the procurement link, the processes such as inquiry and comparison of prices should be reflected. In the customs clearance link, the specific steps such as customs declaration and tax payment should also be marked clearly to make the flowchart more perfect.
Elizabeth LiYears of service：3Customer Rating：5.0
Compliance and risk managerConsult
First sort out the flow directions of information and logistics. The information flow is like the information transmission between the client and the agent, and the logistics is the transportation path of the goods. Draw the flowchart after sorting out according to this.
William YangYears of service：5Customer Rating：5.0
International logistics consultantConsult
Pay attention to the time nodes of each link, such as the handling time of licenses. These can be appropriately marked in the flowchart to facilitate the overall control of the progress.