What is 'freight forwarder' in SAP IS-A-GR - Goods Receipt Process?

freight forwarder - Overview

• Component: IS-A-GR

• Component Name: Goods Receipt Process

• Description: Service agent who buys transport and related services, supplements them if necessary with services, and sells them as a package to customers. A freight forwarder organizes, optimizes, plans, and controls transport chains, physical shipments, and logistical services for a principal or customer. All the procedures of the transport and logistics process that are required before, during, and after the physical movement of goods are managed by a freight forwarder, who also instructs carriers or does the physical transportation.

freight forwarder - Details

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  Key Concepts: 
  A freight forwarder is a third-party logistics provider that specializes in arranging the transportation of goods from one place to another. In the SAP IS-A-GR Goods Receipt Process, the freight forwarder is responsible for arranging the shipment of goods from the supplier to the customer. 
  
  How to use it: 
  The freight forwarder is responsible for arranging the shipment of goods from the supplier to the customer. The freight forwarder will provide a tracking number and other information related to the shipment, which can be used to track the progress of the shipment. The freight forwarder will also provide an invoice for payment of their services. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When selecting a freight forwarder, it is important to consider their experience and reputation in order to ensure that your goods are shipped safely and on time. Additionally, it is important to compare rates between different freight forwarders in order to get the best deal. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on freight forwarding, please refer to SAP's documentation on Logistics Execution (LE) and Transportation Management (TM). Additionally, there are many third-party logistics providers that specialize in arranging transportation of goods from one place to another.