Don’t you think an efficient supply chain is important for success in this competitive world? To stay competitive in the market companies are under constant pressure to convey products faster, more accurately, and at lower costs. Packing and shipping are considered critical activities, which could be expensive and time-consuming or cause customer dissatisfaction. That’s where the new-age solution MetaShip redefines some of the most essential components within the supply chain.
The Challenges of Traditional Packing and Shipping
Both Packing and shipping may look like a straightforward process, but in reality, these activities are quite difficult, they include multiple steps, procedures, systems, and even stakeholders. Common challenges include:
- Manual Processes: Most packing and shipping activities involve a lot of accuracy and time, and the conventional methods that are applied are usually manned which causes many problems like human error and time-consuming.
- Disjointed Systems: In many companies, several applications for managing inventory, orders, and shipping are used which results in a lack of integration between them.
- Inconsistent Documentation: Producing shipping labels and packing slips involves time and can be cumbersome. Therefore, the possibilities of producing wrong invoices increase. This may lead to delays in shipment and hence customer dissatisfaction.
- Lack of Real-Time Tracking: Without real-time tracking, organizations cannot keep track of their consignments, forecast delivery dates, and notify clients.
These challenges can affect customers, suppliers, and other partners in the value chain and lead to a negative perception of the organization’s operations and performance
The Impact of MetaShip on Your Packing and Shipping Business
Implementing MetaShip can have a transformative impact on your supply chain. Businesses that have adopted the MetaShip report:
The MetaShip is flexible enough to be implemented where necessary which can drastically change your supply chain. Businesses that have adopted the MetaShip report:
- Reduced Shipping Errors: This helps to eliminate some packing errors when using Automation and Integration with Dynamics 365 Business Central.
- Faster Order Fulfillment: Administrative efficiency and order tracking improve the time taken in order fulfillment, which in turn improves customer satisfaction.
- Lower Operational Costs: Optimizing packing rules eliminates manual tasks, which means less labor cost and cheaper shipping costs, according to MetaShip.
- Improved Customer Satisfaction: On-time delivery and proper tracking ensure that the customer is satisfied, and hence they are likely to retain the services of the company.
MetaShip is designed for the modern age in which time is of the essence and it provides a strong application that can help in the packing and shipping process. MetaShip allows you to integrate with Dynamics 365 Business Central to get a better view of your supply chain and minimize the risks of errors. This creates a streamlined process that is cheaper in the long run and puts a lot of value on the customer as your business sets itself up in a competitive industry.
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