Challenge
Seasonal drops required strict shipment windows and SKU-level accuracy. The issuing bank demanded detailed packing lists, inspection certificates and tight tolerances; previous seasons saw frequent discrepancies and delayed payments. The client needed a repeatable LC playbook to protect margins.
Approach
We set up a seasonal LC playbook focused on SKU documentation and presentation timelines. Key actions:
- **Pre-issuance alignment:** align descriptions, Incoterms, tolerances and presentation periods with real logistics capabilities.
- **Document kit & templates:** standardized CI/PL/COO formats, SKU mapping and a checklist shared with buyer and bank.
- **Timeline governance:** pre-shipment review, pre-presentation check and discrepancy escalation path.
- **Pre-issuance alignment:** align descriptions, Incoterms, tolerances and presentation periods with real logistics capabilities.
- **Document kit & templates:** standardized CI/PL/COO formats, SKU mapping and a checklist shared with buyer and bank.
- **Timeline governance:** pre-shipment review, pre-presentation check and discrepancy escalation path.
Outputs
A reusable LC workflow that reduced discrepancies and stabilized time-to-cash across 5 shipments.