An Automated Warehouse Routing, Distribution and Dispatch Solution

Warehouses need a dispatch solution to ensure clients’ orders are filled correctly and must optimise their logistics to operate cost-effectively. At first glance, warehousing might seem relatively straightforward. The operation consists of receiving goods and storing them until they are ordered, at which point they must be picked, packed, dispatched and delivered.

In practice, however, these steps require close supervision and stringent control measures. Some warehouses rely on an individual or team to perform the allotted tasks and record their details manually. Others have speeded up and simplified these processes using sophisticated software to create an automated warehouse management system.

These systems offer many benefits. For example, they enable users to save time and eliminate human errors when performing a stocktake. In practice, these systems can be configured to streamline all warehousing tasks from the time goods are received to when they are ordered. However, picking and processing large volumes of orders can often lead to errors, and resulting poor service levels could mean lost sales. Fuel is expensive, so once goods are out for distribution, economical route planning is essential but not easy. An automated dispatch system could prove invaluable to a busy warehouse or distribution centre.

An Innovative Dispatch Solution

Following over ten years of on-site experience, FenyaSoft has developed an integrated system to overcome the various problems associated with supply chain management. The product, FenyaDMT, can be integrated into the Sage 50cloud and Sage 200 accounting packages and JD Edwards ERP software and consists of four components:

FenyaOrderPad: This component simplifies order collection and processing, allowing users to capture purchase orders, credits and orders. The latter can be assigned to reps and grouped into routes. Saved orders, invoices, and credits can be quickly located and printed together with the supplier’s details for stock on consignment. Using the route management, planning and delivery functions, users can allocate multiple orders into optimised routes based on location, weight and other relevant factors. This component also includes an advanced reporting facility. FenyaEDI retail integration: This component of our dispatch solution helps users cope with large order volumes from multiple clients. Client orders from Shoprite, Pick n Pay, Dischem and others can be collected using the electronic data interchange function. These orders can then be arranged into routes using the order pad, after which the invoice details can be transmitted to update an accounting system. FenyaEDI supply chain integration: This distribution software component forms part of the overall dispatch solution and provides a secure means to sync your data with your suppliers’ records on a per-invoice basis. Mobile sales: This last component is designed to help reps who conduct sales in the field and consists of an Android smartphone application that integrates directly with the order pad system. The link enables customer and inventory master data to be synced automatically from the order pad to the app. In addition, a tracking feature can monitor rep performance and location.

Where to Get Your Automated Dispatch Solution

The many benefits of the FenyaDMT system are indisputable. If you are ready to streamline your distribution, route planning and dispatch management, contact us at FenyaSoft, and we will provide any additional information you may need and arrange a demo.

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