Routing guides have fixed rules and regulations in place for a business’s supply chain system that vendors are supposed to abide by. This way, the products are sent using the same methods as other vendors, which creates a sense of uniformity. They help set up a strategy for carrier selection across multiple shipments within an organization. The guides clearly list all the relevant information with clear directions for using carriers and solving problems. They also contain modes to use in specific lanes and help operations staff process the products.

Ultimately, having detailed guides can help streamline supply chain operations and reduce the risk of mislabeling and late shipments. It can also simplify the production and distribution of shipments. The information in the documents will also include information about the dimensions and weight of the products. This information can be used to plan ahead and determine how the products will be stacked and distributed.