Manufacturer-funded arrival
The manufacturer funds the approved pilot stock and inbound shipment to the agreed South African handover point.
Product Readiness Assessment
Start with the products. Surface the real critical path.
Six focused steps give us enough context to assess fit, dependencies and the right next conversation. If approved, your company funds the pilot inventory and inbound movement to the agreed South African handover point.
Before stock moves
The manufacturer funds the pilot. We manage it locally.
Following approval, the manufacturer funds the agreed pilot inventory and its inbound movement to SmartWarehouse's nominated South African receiving point. SmartWarehouse does not purchase speculative launch inventory upfront.
Managed from receipt
SmartWarehouse receives, inspects, records, stores and manages accepted stock, then operates the approved sales, fulfilment, support and returns path.
Responsibilities signed first
Freight booking, Incoterm, importer of record, duties, taxes, compliance costs, insurance and risk transfer are fixed in the signed Supplier Agreement.