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Introduction

The company involved in Logistics & Distribution provide 3PL logistics to their customers through their large network of Warehouse, Fleets, branches and elaborate infrastructure and manages multiple operations in logistics and transportation.

Problem Outline

The client is facing an operational challenge due to the need for entering same data multiple times in different process which leads to time loss & reduced productivity.

To meet the business rules, they were in need of receiving multiple approvals in multiple system for a single objective.

Since they are using different solutions for each operation –warehouse management, transportation management, freight forwarding, quotation management, etc the cost Spending on infrastructure was high.

Solution Summary

• A comprehensive solution to manage complete logistics operations

Our logistic ERP solutions are built to meet the challenges presented by multi-warehouse, multi-site and multi-customer logistics operations. Logistics and transport divisions can organize the system to suit the requirements of different clients. with strong integration capabilities that offer data exchange.

• Remote operation management, proven during pandemic

With our software in place the company managers can make the right decisions to remotely operate logistics and transport operations providing full visibility and access to real-time data to save cost and efforts.

• Streamline all approval processes on a single platform

Any logistic company needs to formally approve many work related digital documents to keep the process going and our 3PL software system can automate and streamline the approval process much better as it is integrated in the same platform and supports the workflow.

• Saves cost & spend on IT services

Since SNSF software runs on a single platform, it opens avenues to save costs, reduce duplication and remove redundant processes, by integrating the multi-user systems in all parts and stages of the total operations of the client.

• Addresses the lack of collaboration in managing different solutions and integrating the output

SNSF has vastly helped the client streamline operations by managing all parts of vehicle fleet management and planning of transport schedules. The system is one solution to drive collaboration between different solutions in warehouse and transport to integrate the outputs required.

Outcome / Result

• Streamline all approval processes with a single platform
• An all-inclusive platform to manage & complement logistics operations
• Remote operation management in a crisis
• Saves cost spend on IT services
• Better collaboration to manage different solutions and integrate the output
• Integrated with existing Accounting, CRM, ERP and Quotation management system
• Additionally, manage vehicle and transport related compliance online
• Proven track record of handling 10000 transactions every week
• Mobile app for drivers for real time updates

Client Testimonial

With SNSF logistics software systems synchronized the work of WMS, TMS got optimized, forwarding agents and 3PL coordinators of Logistics & distribution industry were able to speed up delivery services, cut down on expenditures.

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Client :

The client is providing mid-level shipment services for European countries. Steadily he is stepping to expand and aiming to provide complete Logistics ERP services for the customers.

Business Requirement :

Currently though his operational process is documented and is digital, it’s not centralized. Hence he faces trouble in accessing the data. So he wanted an integrated solution for easy access. He also wanted the solution to support multi user, multi-location, integrate accounts module with existing accounts system.

Solution Provided :

We suggested our product Store’n Ship Fast to the client as it will streamline information and processes. As our product provides all in one solution that integrate people, logistics information and processes unconditionally and flexibly they could access information seamlessly and thus reduces
cost of operations.

It includes user management, depot management, warehouse management, transport management, freight forwarding. The flexible accounting system here allows the client to export the data as CSV and import in his existing accounting software. Mobility of the Logistics ERP System allows client to reduce the complexity & maximize efficiency.

Benefits :

1. All in one Logistics Solution platform
2. Integrated platform to manage logistics
3. Secured user access irrespective of device and OS
4. Detailed reporting with export option
5. Yearly AMC services for Logistics ERP System
6. Customizable based on business process

Client

A renowned logistics service provider in Singapore region aiming to build a growing portfolio of satisfied customers by offering them a platform (SaaS TMS solution) and appropriate tools for expanding their supply chain collaboration.

Business Requirement

As client base grew in size and as business complexity increased, its legacy transportation management system (SaaS TMS solution) had trouble in scaling up with the business or wasn’t ready to support the diverse client needs. The TMS vendor announced it would not support 3PLs and so client was looking for a Transport Management Software that could meet the flexibility it required , the growing 3PL needs and differentiate its services.

Solution Provided

We provided our SaaS TMS solution ( Transportation Management System ), the right fits in terms of cost and functionality and added value. By enabling this new initiative, the client could better serve their customers, by minimizing the inbound lead time, effectively coordinating with the shipping agents, transport carriers, customs agents, etc. This is a win-win relationship for them, as they could conduct their business in a more efficient and economical way, meet their customers rising needs without any complexity at reduced cost, as well have fair profit. This digitally & physically interconnected space gives users a greater ability to flex for any demand, bring on new customers, upgrade service and much more.

Benefits of SaaS TMS Solution

• Cut on-boarding time for new customers by several weeks
• Reduce customers’ freight spend while improving customer service
• Enable differentiated transportation services and attract new customers
• Customized services and pricing models along with excellent customer service
• Improved Ability to handle their complex and varied logistics requirements
• Unique savings opportunity that involved multi-stop truckload combined with pool distribution

Client

The Client involved in steel production business for Western Europe countries, currently they have 5 production units and they manage the stocks on their own warehouses. Now to cut down the additional costs, he is looking to opt for 3rd party warehouses on demand.

Business Requirement

They were gaining greater efficiency in warehouse operations, but when they utilize 3^rd party warehouse on demand, it becomes challenging. Client found difficulty in handling accounting staff time, invoice reports, financial penalties, auditing and processing payments, etc.  Therefore, the need for an automated solution came to handle own as well as 3^rd party warehouses. The aim is to cut down the financial penalties caused due to difficulties faced during operational and processing payment.

Solution Provided

We provided the warehouse management system along with quotation and transportation management solution of the store n ship fast application along with few customizations here and there. With the solution, client could handle the operations effectively, which can reduce the transport costs, improve the trace-ability of goods, etc.

• Automated rate maintenance, shipment patterns and freight accruals
• Inventory accuracy with barcode scanner
• Manage real time information on activities like orders, shipments, receipts and goods tracking
• Integrated accounting services to manage the payment process, including invoice disputes
• Utilize the compliance related services for goods based on environmental changes

Benefits

• Standardization of goods entry and exit processes
• Optimization of storage logics and more speed in order processing
• Optimization of the production chain
• Reduced transport costs
• Reduction of human errors
• Improve the trace-ability of goods

Client

Client provides warehouse for rent at easy to access places in Saudi region. The variable size warehouse spaces seem to fit all your business requirements.

Business Requirement

Client was looking to adopt a logistics ERP system that would equip him to easily manage multiple warehouses & improve efficiency, decrease operational errors and scale to meet changing market demands.

Solution Provided

We gave our SNSF’s Warehouse management software, a web based application to overcome their pain points. The web application will help user to easily do analyze the stock, create & manage Quotations, track their contract bids & invoices etc.

The web application provided had Costing sheet wherein user shall track the actual bid & final bid of each client. Based on the bid auto invoice has been generated and tracked based on usage. Our solution facilitated client to automate data import & export to a 3^rd party data analytics software, generate stock aging report, provide complete access in quotation module to create and manage quotations along with version control and always make sure that the right data and information is available all the time in the data analytics.

Benefits

• Improves transparency across the board
• Forecast the stock for upcoming months
• Auto reminders on the bid amount based on invoice tracking option saves time
• Automating the data transaction with 3rd party analytics tool increases accuracy
• Dashboard for users helps them to track open & closed jobs, profit & loss jobs, etc.
• Detailed reporting helps client make the most out of your WMS

Client

Client is into transportation services in middle and eastern Africa region. He is having 150 + own trucks and dealing with 50+ 3rd party rental trucks and heavy vehicles.

Business Requirement

Client owns an on premise basic software to manage their transport operations. But slowly they realized that these methods consume much time, lacks accuracy, inefficient to track the goods current status on its way, document management isn’t easy and so they preferred to go for Integrated System.

Solution Provided

Our team understood that client’s need to easily manage their Transportation operations and provided SNSF, an integrated logistics ERP product   with few customizations to meet client’s internal policies and work flow. Now they could make routing decisions, and custom reports that offer in-depth insights.  Further it satisfied their needs to

• Manage both Consolidated & dedicated trips based on delivery sequence
• Transit related quotation preparation with version control
• Pick the optimal route from Auto-routing suggestions
• Manage Vehicle & driver related documents
• Manage both own & third party vehicles
• Track delivery data on the go using Mobile enabled delivery tracking system

Benefits

• Cost of operations reduced drastically
• Proper Quotation & Invoicing was possible
• Multi-branch, Multi-currency support was enabled
• On- time alerts and notifications reduced unnecessary stress
• Eliminates costs and paperwork during the booking process.
• Data accuracy saved lot of productive time
• Route optimizer with driver management provided complete planning of a trip
• Vehicle and driver related documents management becomes easy

Client

Client is a distributor of health and natural foods. The Food Company’s distribution zones in India weren’t organized to act in a time-efficient manner.

Business Requirement

As the client was experiencing high labor costs for transporting temperature-controlled food products between four buildings on its campus they opted for SNSF’s Warehouse management software solution that automates the process & helps control the movement and storage of materials effectively within a warehouse before the distribution processes.

Solution Provided

To overcome client’s supply chain related pain points, our team did consultation and optimized the internal flow process by analyzing their material flow process & redesigning it to one distribution center with various temperature controlled zones to increase efficiency.

Further we shifted the non-mechanized system to a mechanized from paper to radio-frequency (RF) devices with voice-based technology. SNSF managed the move of $25 million of inventory and trained the company team on new system processes.  We provided our Warehouse management software solution with few customizations to ensure seamless transition at every stage of distribution, starting from storage to delivery which would not only lower their transportation cost but also support for any future upgradation that might raise to meet plans and help them keep pace with growth projections.

Benefits of Warehouse Management Software

• Reduced labor costs by over 30%
• Automating the process Saved time
• Assured the stuck-free internal flow
• Improved stock control & inventory tracking
• WMS Implementation took minimal go-live time
• Doubled productivity by minimizing repetitive tasks

Client

The client is one of the leading Integrated Freight Forwarding, Container Services & Logistics Solutions provider. They do freight management, depot management, warehousing and distribution, project management, container conversions and worldwide movement of cargo, including domestic and international air and ocean freight (LCL & FCL), Sea-Air combine, road transport, bonded warehouse and door to door services.

Business Requirement

The client wanted to develop a web based Depot Management System to manage the transactions related to container repair, container conversion and storage handling activities. Besides, they also need to handle functions such as creation of Job Order, Repair Estimation, Inspection, Stores and Accounts Management.

Solution Provided

Store’n Ship Fast team studied the requirements & developed a customized web based application to cater the needs of the client. The application covers the entire transactions to manage the containers. User friendly application with various user privileges set to have a control on the access to the application. The modules covered are Order Booking Management, Job Order, Estimation, Inspection, Stores, Accounts and EDI Modules.

Technology

ASP.NET C# 2015 & SQL Server 2014

Benefits

• Improved tracking of Storage and Transaction account details.
• Reduces paper work and manual data management.
• Extensive reports of all the data’s.
• Increased customer satisfaction & profit margins
• Streamlined management of container movement and repairs, conversion throughout service operation
• Manages & supports container inspections, container gate in/out process
• Tracking container history for every movements
• Manages daily work order & their progress
• Manages inventory movements for suppliers
• Integrated with inventory & accounts modules
• VAT enabled accounting system with multi-currency invoicing
• Month end storage & repair invoice generation

Client

Manages few third party warehouses in UAE, handles various type of goods including medicines, chemicals, tiny parts of machines etc from his suppliers.

Business Requirement

Client requirement was a fully featured web application to manage various warehouse operations and improve customer service.

Solution Provided

We provided Warehouse Management System of our logistics software product Store’n ship fast with few customizations. With our standard software that has barcode scanner they could improve inventory accuracy as well easily manage the most current information on activities like orders, shipments, receipts and goods. As the client handles many tiny products & want to track goods location in the warehouse we suggested to go with RFID integration. Now the client can manage inventory across multiple warehouses and help them gain full visibility.

Technology

• .NET with MVC Framework

Benefits

• Real Time stock monitoring
• RFID scanner to track exact location of the goods
• Possible to manage warehouses in multiple locations
• Automated suggestion for place allocation of goods based on its dimensions
• Low stock level notification to admin

Client

The client is a leading global chemical company that involves in producing industrial and house hold detergents. Still they are enhancing their performances by investing in continuous development through ranges and good delivery time.

Business Requirement

Having five manufacturing units located across Europe client faces lack of centralized control, and so they were in need of an automated system that doesn’t affect their existing process as well could effectively manage different own and 3rd party transporters.

Solution Provided

We gave our Transport Management System a part of our Store N Ship Fast application that would be a perfect solution for the client’s requirement. By using this client could see significant reduction in variances between freight accruals and actual costs. Having optimized freight operations in key areas such as carrier management, route guide design and compliance, tender management, and vendor compliance client generated substantial saving. Improvement in carrier performance increased from a 90% to an overall level of 98%.

Benefits

• Control and provide visibility to accessorial costs
• Address settlement and reporting
• Provide actionable freight data
• Manage third party transporters with tariff

Client

The client is providing a mid-level shipment services for European countries, steadily making progress to provide complete logistics services for the customer.

Business Requirement

Client has digitalized all their operations in different platforms and hence they found difficulty in handling data. Client’s business requirement was an integrated solution to easily access the data, in specific they were in need of a platform to support multi user, multi-location, integrate accounts module with existing accounts system.

Solution Provided

We provided our StoreNshipfast Logistics ERP solution to the client, as it has all modules incorporated in it to carry out the shipment service seamlessly. Now client could seamlessly give role wise user access, do depot management warehouse management transport management & freight forwarding tasks that is strategic for all companies. The flexible accounting system in ours allow the client to export the data as CSV and import in his existing accounting software.

Benefits

• All in one Logistics Platform
• Secured user access irrespective of device and OS
• Detailed reporting with export option
• Yearly AMC services for ERP
• Customizable as per business process

We performed functionality testing for a web-based ERP application and confirmed its conformance with the requirement specification.

• Greater reliability
• Performance assurance
• Effective usability testing
• Cost-effective testing approach

Case Study Summary

Client

The client is a pioneering logistics company in Dubai, UAE. With years of experience, the company has transformed from being a shipping line agent into a diversified logistics company. The client provides freight management, warehousing and distribution, project management, container-related services and other logistics solutions to serve market needs.

Challenges

The client wanted to test the functionality of its web-based ERP application. The application supported key logistics operations such as customer management, quotation management, warehouse management and transport management.

What We Did

Our testing team studied the various features of each module, including CRM, QMS, DMS, WMS and UMS. Based on those features, high-level business scenarios were derived and categorized by UI, functionality and regression requirements.

For each scenario, detailed test cases were created and executed to validate the application’s functionality and user interface.

Certain critical parameters verified during testing included the following:

• Import, export and warehousing charge calculations were tested using accurate calculation logic based on the weight of goods.
• Invoice generation was verified for all transactions.
• Multiple reports were generated with various combinations and tested for accuracy.

Technologies Used

Results

• Accurate cost calculations.
• Accurate reports on import, export and storage costs.
• Enriched user interface.
• Regression testing assured the existing functionality of the application after enhancements.
• Improved application reliability.

Recommended Internal Links

• Warehouse Management Software
• Transportation Management Software
• Freight Forwarding Software
• Logistics ERP Features