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Why Should Businesses

Embrace Paperless Supply

Chain

Paperless supply chain was once a fantasy in the

world of business. While it may sound impossible

decades ago, this did not stop operators from

finding ways to make business operations more

efficient. Operators need to make sure that the

staff, equipment, facilities, and the IT department

are always working in optimum levels because

even the smallest changes can have a big overall

impact.

One of the areas they want to improve is

workflow. Although the old systems are still the

heart of the supply chain, they are well past their

use-by date. They have done an admirable job, but

businesses need to improve their processes. Only

by doing so, they will be able to enhance their

customer service as well as their bottom line.

Paper has been part of the supply chain since its

inception. Could this really be the end of its use?

Paper has been part of every business process –

from customer orders to delivery dockets. But, its

end has finally arrived. Technology has advanced

to the point where manual processes are replaced

by automation of both internal and external

workflows. Many have replaced their ball points

with bits already, but some businesses are still

hesitant to invest in technology that may change

their work practices due to two main reasons:

initial cost and disruption during implementation.

Benefits of Paperless Supply Chain

Paperless supply chain offers immediate benefits.

The new systems will free up staffs to focus on

customer service and other value-added tasks by

removing the need for paper-based and double-

entry processes. They will streamline company

operations to boost service levels, increase

customer satisfaction and reduce costs. Moreover,

they can significantly reduce errors as orders,

invoices and shipment can be viewed on screen in

real-time.

The addition of RFID (Radio Frequency ID) chips

and readers has made the paperless revolution even

greater. The RFID allows companies to track the

movement of cartons and pallets through the

supply chain. At each point, information is

communicated to the customer automatically,

letting them estimate the delivery time. Everything

is automated. The only manual effort involved is

the physical movement of the products.

Conclusion

A paperless future is alluring. It offers immediate

benefits to the supply chain operator, the logistics

front and, most of all, the entire business. Moving

to automated, paperless supply chain allows

businesses to reduce their operating costs, provide

high-quality customer service, and boost their

efficiency. More importantly, through cost-

effective solutions, even mid-sized business can

now achieve regular software development and

hardware cost reduction.