Head Office and Factory in different locations / Branches / Warehouse Management / Multiple factories

Just in time (JIT) inventory management.

• This is for multi-locations where broadband internet is NOT available.  Very cost effective solution for SME.  Taking Logistics to the Next Level: As the Indian logistics industry booms, SMEs in the sector can gain a foothold with the implementation of new technologies.

• The adoption of the latest technologies and the introduction of improved business models in the post-liberalization era have initiated a new phase in the Indian logistics industry. Backed by fast-evolving distribution channels and warehousing facilities, the upcoming business models in the industry are more cost-effective and efficient. Moreover, with ongoing diversification across industry verticals and increasing material handling demands, the logistics industry has ample growth opportunities.

  • Substantiating the fact, a recent survey by CII reveals that the Indian logistics sector has been ranked second in terms of growth potential. However, a key issue hindering the growth of the industry is its fragmented structure and the huge presence of SMEs.    "SMEs, which account for a major percentage of the logistics industry, are lagging in terms of implementing standard logistics practices. There are disparities in compliance, which has resulted in fragmented operations.” As a consequence, SMEs, and hence the logistics sector, lag behind their third-party logistics (3PL) counterparts in developed countries".

  • ERP also offers option of 'cloud computing technology.

  • Industry Roadblocks: Current Scenario: The greatest issue facing logistics SMEs in India is the diversity in the country’s regional, geographical and legislative aspects. This has spawned other issues such as inappropriate industry practices and disparities in terms of regulatory compliance. Industry fragmentation is also apparent in terms of proprietorship of warehousing facilities and transportation systems, which has hindered logistics services capabilities. Another major issue is the slow growth rate of allied infrastructure undertakings—the modernization of ports and the development of national highways, railway freight corridors and toll roads. Such slow infrastructure development has been a major bottleneck in the growth of the logistics industry in India. 

   

   

Send-receive module:

 ISSUES & CHALLENGES:

• For places where Internet-speed is an issue.

•  ERP send-receive module is also useful where; due to security reason ERP server is not assigned static IP address, at other location (say at the plant).

ERP Server will automatically take care of synchronizing both ERP servers database.

HOW ERP CAN ADDRESS THESE ISSUES:

Ordinary dial-up internet line (Or even with USB modem) can be used to send and receive incremental data from one location to the other (e.g. HO to factory and vice versa).  The text file can be sent by attaching the same to email.  User can send and receive data once in 24 hours (or for that matter as often as required).

Actual scenarios

KEY BENEFITS:

1.    Works even when internet outage occurs.  Even the small txt file can be sent and received by CD through post; for remote places where even dial-up internet connection is not possible.

2.    Secured data packets with ERP generated serial number is created automatically.  So, if another location is on weekly off, the data packet is not lost.