Supply Chain Automation

Supply Chain Automation with RPA Software Robots to deliver productivity by removing manual work in day to day tasks.

This is not automation for the  warehouse, this automation is for the office environment where people are working on computer systems.

What can be automated?

Any business process that is performed manually could be automated. The day to day activities that concern:

  • Quote preparation and sending
  • Sales orders
  • Fulfilment assembly orders
  • Shipping despatches and collections
  • Invoicing Clients
  • Proof of Delivery Reconciliation
  • Returns Reconciliation
  • Accounts Payable Invoices

The general support business processes could also be considered for automation:

  • Staff rostering / holiday approvals
  • Staff qualification and certification checks
  • Transport / Fork Lift / vehicle checks
  • New and existing customer checks
  • Customer credit checking
  • New and existing supplier checks
  • Compliance reporting checks

There can many other specific business processes that could be automated. Please contact us to discuss.

Who else is Automating Processes?

Automation is taking places across all sectors in the supply chain including:

  • Warehousing
  • Transportation
  • 3PL – Third Party Logistics
  • 4PL – Fourth Party Logistics
  • 5PL – Fifth Party Logistics

Plus associated services such as:

  • Customs Agents
  • Freight Forwarders
  • Ports
  • Shipping Businesses

Automating the Supply Chain

This is an eBook produced in conjunction with UiPath, on the automation opportunities in Manufacturing.

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