Nobody wants another pandemic
to strike to understand the lessons of lagging on technology. Logistics
companies that did not move their operations to the cloud suffered a jolt when
the time came to strike. If your business is still running on scores of
paperwork when the world is going paperless, it is time to look towards the
cloud.
The complex Logistics world
needs to be streamlined and cloud-based ERP solutions are the answer. In case
if you are still thinking 'my solution does pretty much everything', read on to
know what you may be missing.
No more missed updates
In the logistics industry,
goods must go through several steps before reaching the customer. It involves
registering and obtaining clearances from international and national regulatory
bodies. An ERP ensures that data exchange with the customs, other agencies,
partners, and customers happen seamlessly.
Bill of Lading, proof of
delivery, and other clearances can be completed from a single system.
No repetitive entries and
subsequent errors
Most errors in logistics cost
you dearly. Incorrect weight or product classification entered causes fines and
adds to your costs. Such mistakes associated with typing and entering data
manually can be avoided with ERP software. Once the master data is prepared,
the system eliminates the need for typing.
Data Security and
Integrity
Cloud-based ERP systems are
one of the most secured solutions currently available. Backup of backups are
created in multiple locations ensures data security even in case of
disasters. Comprehensive ERP solutions give a provision to
handle data integrity. For example, A maker-checker-approval is available to
have a second level check on a particular process or sub-process.
Time-saving templates and
reports
ERP solutions empower users
to create template reports as per ad-hoc needs and save them for future use.
Dashboards offer a graphical view of the performance of various functions.
Pre-defined reports include jobs completed, the performance of different modes
of shipping, port performances, shipper-wise reports, and a lot more.
Faster quotations lead to
customer satisfaction
Data available via the cloud
makes it easier to respond to quotations for queries by customers. ERP
solutions like Logi-Sys can integrate a customer portal where they can book
their shipments, submit documents and track their shipments. When customers receive
timely updates via email they are likely to stay loyal and help win their
confidence.
Traditional solutions,
running on older hardware are prone to security issues of data breaches. Making
the switch to a cloud-based ERP solution is a move to be made sooner rather
than later.
Originally Published in Portcalls Asia Magazine
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