Broker-Specific Transaction Sheet Guidance

This document is a guide for auditors regarding the Broker-Specific Transaction Sheet, which is designed to assist in the auditing of brokered shipments in compliance with R2v3, Appendix F. It outlines the purpose of the transaction sheet, emphasizing its role in triangulating and correlating information related to brokered shipments. The guide defines brokered shipments and explains that they are those not physically handled by an R2 Facility, detailing the necessary commercial records required for auditing. The document specifies that there are three types of commercial records needed: incoming records from the supplier, transport records, and outgoing records to the downstream vendor (DSV). It further discusses the importance of ensuring compliance with Core 5 of the R2v3 Standard and the necessity for auditors to verify the legality of international shipments. Additionally, it provides guidance on identifying atypical DSV names and emphasizes the need for detailed descriptions in transaction sheets to ensure accurate auditing.