Are you looking to optimize the receipt and delivery of your company’s goods, streamline logistics operations and make your deliveries 5-star? If not, here are some clues that will make you rethink your answer.
According to Informa’s DBK Sector Observatory, the logistics sector linked to online shopping last year earned revenues of more than 3 million euros. The number of collection points and the number of companies dedicated to providing logistics services continue to grow. And the truth is that it is not expected to do so in the future. Moreover, growth expectations are close to 5% over the next two years.
Faced with a promising future for logistics activity, organizations must digitally transform themselves and optimize their resources to be able to respond to the demands that are yet to come.
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Digital transformation in logistics
Digital transformation in the logistics sector refers to the integration of digital technology tools in the different stages of the supply chain, in order to optimize its processes. Whether it is integrated in all or only one of its stages, from planning to delivery at home or distributors, it will be considered digital transformation.
Examples of digitization in logistics are varied, although the most widely implemented are electronic invoicing, WMS (Warehouse Management Software), route planning software or digital delivery notes. In today’s article we will focus on the latter.
Electronic delivery note
What is an electronic delivery note?
Before going into detail about digital delivery notes, it is necessary to contextualize the concept ‘delivery note’ separately.
The delivery note is the document used in the logistics sector and certifies the goods receipt and delivery, with the corresponding conformity of both parties. Although there is no defined delivery note template to follow, it must include some basic elements such as its number, customer data, description of the delivered goods and the signature of the receiver.
After this clarification, it is necessary to differentiate the traditional delivery note from the digital one, the latter being the transformation of the document into a digital version. It fulfills the same functions, but with great advantages in the management and environment that we will see later.
Advantages of digitizing the goods delivery note
If you’ve read this far it can mean two things:
- You’ve replaced the traditional packing slip with the digital one.
- You haven’t done it yet, but you’re considering it or you’re curious about it.
Whatever the reason, we assure you that the benefits of digitization will position you on the side of digital transformation.
Greater efficiency in inventory management
Digitizing the delivery note leads to greater efficiency in logistics operations. They allow you to have an updated control of the products ordered and their exit from the warehouse, reducing possible losses. In addition, since the information is recorded online, it can be quickly consulted or verified when necessary.
More satisfied customers with their goods
With the digital delivery note, it is possible to track the status of the order throughout the entire logistics chain. From the moment the purchase is made until it is delivered to your location. This allows you to offer your customers a personalized and transparent service by having detailed information about the products at their disposal from the very first moment. In this way, they will be able to solve in a much easier and faster way any possible incident related to the product.
Saving resources
By choosing digital solutions to manage logistics operations, you leave behind a fundamental element in the collaboration to preserve the environment: paper. Going paperless in daily processes eliminates the costs associated with printing, storing and transporting physical purchasing documents. But it not only has an impact on organizational resources. For the environment, it translates into a considerable reduction in greenhouse gas emissions. Every contribution counts towards a greener future.
A more connected and fluid supply chain
The digital delivery note provides greater traceability for customers, but it is also a great help for the other players in the supply chain. These include carriers, suppliers and warehouse managers. Being able to access the information at all times, coordination is much greater and, above all, more agile among the actors involved. As a result, service and logistics planning is more efficient and can respond to changes quickly and smoothly.
Digitize the goods receipt and delivery
Are you looking to incorporate an electronic signature solution in your logistics operations, but you don’t know how to do it? Our commercial department will provide you with all the information you need to take the definitive step in the reception and delivery of goods. You will gain in agility, efficiency and customer satisfaction. All of this, under a package of customized plans that will adjust to your company’s needs.