Automated Scanning System for Logistics ERP Application

We developed an automated document scanning and mobile submission system that integrates with the client’s logistics ERP application.
  • Easy tracking of document collection
  • Multiple document scanning and uploading
  • Document submission through mobile apps
  • Secure cloud-based document storage

Case Study Summary

Client Type Warehouse and logistics solutions company
Region Dubai, UAE
Industry Warehousing, logistics, transportation, international clearance and document management
Problem The client handled a large volume of documents for international clearances and other logistics processes. They needed a module integrated with their existing logistics ERP application to manage document collection and delivery requests, allocate tasks to messengers, scan documents and securely upload them to the cloud.
Modules Covered Document Management, Mobile App, Logistics ERP Integration, Messenger Task Allocation and Cloud Document Storage
Deployment Scope A web application to manage requests and allocate messengers, along with a mobile app for field messengers to share soft copies of received documents and capture acknowledgements.
Technologies Used Dynamsoft, Microsoft .NET Framework 4.5 and SQL Server 2008
Outcome The solution improved document collection and delivery tracking, enabled secure document scanning and uploading, supported mobile-based document sharing, and captured signature acknowledgements during document delivery or receipt.
KPI Status Specific measurable KPI numbers are not publicly disclosed.
Proof Note Client name and sensitive project details are withheld for confidentiality. This summary is based on the published case study information.

Client

The client is a leading warehouse and logistics solutions company from Dubai, UAE. The client offers integrated services across transportation chains, including truck, ship and airplane, combined with additional logistics services.

The client also provides end-to-end logistics solutions enabled by infrastructure, processes and systems.

  • Easy tracking of document collection
  • Multiple document scanning and uploading
  • Document submission facility through mobile apps

Challenges

The client handled a large volume of documents for international clearances and other logistics processes. They needed a module that could be integrated with their existing logistics ERP application.

The module needed to gather document collection and delivery requests from client account managers, allocate tasks to messengers, scan documents and securely upload them to the cloud.

What We Did

ANGLER developed a web application along with a mobile app for messengers working in the field. The mobile app enabled messengers to share soft copies of received documents immediately.

The web application managed document requests, allocated messengers and supported the scanning of multiple documents. The scanned documents were stored in the cloud with strong encryption.

Technologies Used

  • Dynamsoft
  • Microsoft .NET Framework 4.5
  • SQL Server 2008

Results

  • Easy tracking of document collection and delivery requests.
  • Easy sharing of received documents through the mobile app.
  • Signature acknowledgement from the concerned person during document delivery or receipt.
  • Multiple document scanning and secure uploading.
  • Document handover facility through the mobile app when required.

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