The people
Keep contacts clear.
Identify the person who can discuss the goods and the contacts at pickup or destination, where relevant.
Logistics
A good handoff starts
before arrival.
The goods are only part of the picture. The people, places and next steps matter too.
Put the pieces togetherWho.
Who.
Where.
What next.
Use these three questions to outline the coordination your request needs.
The places
Name the handoff points.
List the locations involved and any known access or appointment details that could affect the plan.
The next step
Explain the sequence.
Describe what needs to happen first and what follows. Mention dates, dependencies and open questions.
Have several moving parts to discuss?
Outline your logistics request