Jatkotoimitus

Jatkotoimitus (Finnish: continuation delivery) is a logistics and procurement term describing the delivery of goods to a customer in more than one shipment for a single order. It is typically used when not all items are available for immediate shipment, when production or supplier constraints require staggered delivery times, or when stock levels differ across locations.

In practice, jatkotoimitus involves the initial partial shipment of items that are ready, followed by subsequent shipments of remaining items according to a schedule agreed in the contract or order confirmation. The process requires clear communication, updated delivery notes, and inventory visibility in the buyer’s and supplier’s systems. It is commonly encountered in B2B settings, manufacturing projects, and long lead-time procurement.

Benefits of jatkotoimitus include reduced lead times for available items, smoother production planning, and improved cash flow by enabling order fulfillment in stages. Potential drawbacks are higher logistics and handling costs, more complex coordination, the risk of misalignment with customer expectations, and the need for robust contract terms to govern delivery timing and responsibility.

Terms related to jatkotoimitus include backorder, partial shipment, and split delivery. In international contexts the concept may be referred to as backorder fulfillment or multi-shipment delivery. Implementation often relies on enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems, order management, and clear service-level agreements.

See also: backorder; partial shipment; split delivery; multi-shipment delivery.