Logistics

Logistics & Distribution

The Logistics and Distribution sector is well known for producing large quantities of paper documents  used in the delivery of time critical goods. The processing of these documents is of vital importance to prove you have either sent or received the goods on time. Losing the paperwork causes delays in payment and could cost you money.

CMS Software are ideally placed to offer solutions that can streamline your day to day operations within this industry. The Textstor document management system can capture paper based information and archive the documents electronically for easy retrieval.

Examples of documents that can be archived include, purchase invoices, dispatch notes, delivery notes, packing lists, bills of lading, pro-forma invoices, commercial export invoices and HMRC documents.

Our solutions are not based on size of the organisation and can give real cost saving benefit not matter the volume of goods transported. Our document management can be used by transport companies listed below, plus may more:-

  • Franchised couriers
  • Independent couriers
  • International couriers
  • National UK based couriers
  • Airfreight transport

Textstor – Purchase Invoice Authorisation

In addition to archiving and retrieval of these documents, CMS Software also provides the ability for purchase invoices to be authorised electronically. Using the Purchase Invoice Authorisation module (PIA) CMS can streamline the process of authorising your purchase invoices, enabling earlier payment.

Back Scanning

CMS Software offer a full bureau service for the back scanning of your existing paper  documents. This facility will allow your organisation to free up all important office space that can be re-utilised.

The documents are scanned, indexed and presented for integration into your existing Document Management system or a system that CMS Software has implemented. It is important to make the most of your office and warehouse space, this service will help you realise real cost savings over traditional storage methods.

For more information on the Logistic and Distribution solutions we provide, contact CMS Software direct. You’ll find our contact details here.