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MICROSOFT DYNAMICS LOGISTICS

Integrated Solution For Transportation, Logistics, Express, Distribution, Warehouse And Terminals

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Abstract
In logistics industry, automation and streamlining of back-office & delivery operations and financial accounting functions is vital to meet customers' demands more effectively, lower the cost of operations, and improve customer satisfaction. Microsoft Dynamics provides an integrated suite of enterprises solution for transportation and logistics organizations. By deployment of flexible solutions, Microsoft Dynamics brings together people, processes and technologies, increasing the productivity and effectiveness of your business and helping you drive business success.

enquiry Integrated modules reduces manpower and repetitive work Use of SSRS as Report builder for customized ad-hoc management reporting Connectivity over low bandwidth broadband lines Internet failure does not affect day to day transactions SMS integration for shipments Web enquiry interface for customers

MODULES
Consignment / GR Booking
Pickup planning Route planner Booking of consignments / Generation of bar

Solution
Microsoft Dynamics Logistics is an integrated suite of enterprises solution supporting transportation and logistics companies, offering comprehensive modules for delivery and backoffice operations and financial accounting functions. It is an ERP system providing single application solution that manages logistics transactions and has impacts on financial transactions too on real time. The uniqueness of the product lies in providing web access to users, customers & vendor partners and centralized database management with easy access of information to all stake holders on real time (i.e. the solution combines technological specialization with expertise in the area of logistics). Another key feature of the product is its quick deployment and scalability. Some of Team's logistics customers are Flywheel, Shanker, Transleaze and Max pacific.

coded waybills
Validation of Waybill Numbers with preprinted

issued stationary to clients Predefined freight master Consignor & Consignee contract rates management Consignor & Consignee predefined list or new options Branch and agency management Consignor billing / accounts

Manifest/Dispatch Challan
Auto pickup of lorry and consignment details Partial dispatch Short & Excess dispatch

Factors for going Microsoft Dynamics way

All modules in one application, single

details Goods dispatch indent / Truck loading form Goods laden report / border crossing document Waybill enquiry Auto emailing and SMS of dispatch particulars to arrival station

Lorry hire/ way bill

database for Transport management system, Warehouse management Integration, Vehicle tracking system (GPS), Finance Management, HRIS etc Captures each phase of freight logistics business cycle Real time visibility and centralized database Secure customer connect module for online

Complete lorry details form lorry master. Consolidation of manifests Lorry payment schedule and payable branches Lorry hire settlement Calculation of freight Freight paid/ unpaid reports Excess / double payment checks on lorry payments

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Unloading
Lorry Arrival Unloading details, status and condition of

Fleet management system

Complete lorry details in pre-defined lorry

unloaded goods
Go down transfer and stock management

Delivery
Delivery of consignments Generation of delivery documents Real time update of delivery status on

centralized database and visibility to stake holders Two way SMS engine for customer enquiry Stock Movement Delivery reports with collection cash, cheque and credit summary

master Lorry trip sheet Tyre management Reminders and alerts on lorry dues like fitness, permit, service etc Lorry and driver's details Fuel consumption Vehicle profitability Stock of spare parts Trip income and expenditure

Others

Stationary management - Purchase Planning and issue of Bilty/ AWB Branch wise and client wise Stationary management- Complete control on cancelled / missing Bilty/AWB nos.

Billing
Centralized / decentralized billing option Consignor/ consignee or third party billing Freight or other services billing

Finance & Accounts

Single applications - Real time impact of

Consignment inquiry

Central enquiry system intranet (Web) Complete history of Consignment Integrated complaints register and tracking Central claims management

Client / Vendor Access

Client / vendor ledger and outstanding Bill wise and consignment/ Lorry hire wise

details Consignment tracking

Transport management system on Financial transactions Profitability Analysis Route wise, client wise, consignment wise, container wise and branch wise All types of vouchers entries All statutory reports i.e. Balance sheet, P&L, Form 16A, Service tax returns, TDS returnsvendors Budget controls Reports & Analysis - Ageing, Cash flow statement, Acid test ratio, etc

Goods Movement Control

Management Information System with

dashboards Central stock monitoring and traffic analysis Agency commission processing

Warehouse & Terminals Management System

3rd Party Stock Material Receipt (MRN) Stock Transfer Stock by bin and location (Warehouse) Stocky by bay and location (Terminals)

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Benefits of Microsoft Dynamics
Centralized monitoring of consignment stock

Why Microsoft Dynamics is Customer's first choice

Quick Return on Investment Measurable savings on day to day business

at different branches Efficient tracking of Proof of Delivery (POD) Substantial cost savings in inter branch communication Reduce costs - Monthly Return on Investment (ROI) Complaints - Central monitoring of customer complaints for faster resolution Central control - Head office tracking of short and excess consignments Dispatch history - Truck based shortage, excess and damage analysis Value added services - Express delivery, priority loading consignment tracking etc Real estate Document management to store Invoices, proof of delivery, lorry receipts etc Communication cost - Two way SMS based waybill enquiry system Consignment claims Effective tracking of waybills to reduce current claims by 50% Route optimization - FIFO method of loading and route management helps faster dispatches Statutory - Avoid multiple copy documents related to sales tax, manifests, Octroi, loading etc Speed of business - Quick, flexible local and central waybill queries Truck hire - Proper tracking of Truck hire agreement and settlement Minimize errors - Reduce violation of contracts with customer, wrong data entry etc Stop revenue leakage -Primarily for other services i.e. Octroi etc., special services

operations 24 hour remote support using broadband connectivity Structured classroom mode training for staff to reduce learning curve Buy as you grow range of modules to choose from Built on open source platform Low cost of ownership n-tier technology scalable, reliable and proven architecture Require low cost Windows servers

Technology used
MS Dynamics Logistics architecture is

engineered to run under the Windows 2008 platforms supporting n-tier remote technology thus ensuring affordable, scalable & reliable operations for your organization 24 hours a day, 365 days a year MS Dynamics Logistics clients are configured to run under Windows XP home or Windows 7 editions and since it runs on MS SQL database, Microsoft SQL server 2005 or 2008 is required SMS integration and web access is available for customer Information reporting

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