A dispatch plan may show carrier counts; plate identity, compatibility and readiness for loading need separate checks.
Match the count to the plan
For each route and product, take required carrier/plate matches from the relevant instruction or product plan.
Count only identified stock recorded as usable when calculating today's need.
Check in sequence
- List planned shipments and carriers.
- Specify the required plate type or model.
- Compare physical stock IDs with the record.
Do not guess readiness
Time in a cabinet alone does not prove readiness; use the maker's manual and site procedure.
If the manual specifies an indicator or sequence, check it and its record.
Exclude mixed, damaged or unidentified stock from the ready count.
Do not invent charging, conditioning or hold times; they may vary by model and conditions.
Short or uncertain stock
Report the gap to the shift lead, separating required from confirmed-ready quantities.
Reorder the plan around confirmed stock or request a decision from the dispatch owner.
Do not dispatch an uncertain plate; escalate identity and status checks to an authorised person.
Handover record. List date, plate ID, status, allocated quantity, shortfall and decision owner.
The next shift updates the same list for new movements and unresolved gaps.
If shortfalls recur, compare recorded demand with planned demand and cabinet capacity.
That trend informs planning; it does not alone prove insufficient capacity.
Keep the checklist at loading and name an owner for the current copy.
The aim is to match the plan to the right plate identity and readiness, not just a count.
