Expediting
Order expediting · Delivery chasing
Expediting is the focused follow-up of an order or delivery to prevent or recover a delay, including checking production status, documentation, logistics and supplier commitments.
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Simply put
What it means in ordinary work
It means chasing an order that is at risk. Good expediting solves the cause; poor expediting just sends more emails.
Why it matters
Late deliveries can stop operations or trigger contractual consequences. Early warning and clear escalation protect the schedule.
A hypothetical in practice
A hypothetical buyer reviews open orders with a long lead time, identifies a painting bottleneck at the supplier and agrees a partial shipment so assembly can start.
Common pitfalls
Expediting every order hides the real causes of delay and exhausts both teams. Use risk-based attention.
Adding pressure without checking capacity can lead to shortcuts or quality problems.
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