ETA versus ETD
ETD and ETA are estimates for departure and arrival, not a guaranteed delivery promise. ATD/ATA represent actual milestones when confirmed.
Estimated versus actual
ETD and ETA are estimates for departure and arrival, not a guaranteed delivery promise. ATD/ATA represent actual milestones when confirmed.
Name the location
Port arrival is different from release availability and warehouse delivery. Handling, documents and onward transport take additional time.
Manage revisions
Record timezone, source and update time. Use buffers for critical schedules and communicate changes to the responsible teams.
Before you proceed
- Name location and timezone.
- Separate estimated/actual times.
- Record revisions and impacts.
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