ERPNext for Logistics

From pickup to delivery – streamline every step of your logistics operations.

Collection Request (CR)

  • Customers (consignors) initiate a Collection Request (CR) for goods to be picked up.
  • Each request enters the system with a status of Open, ready for processing by office staff.

Collection Assignment (CA)

  • Office staff assign vehicles, drivers, and attendants based on route and availability..
  • Preventive maintenance checks and vehicle logs are created before starting.
  • The assignment is marked as Collection Started, and the vehicle status changes to On Pick Up..

Loading & Unloading

  • Each consignment is linked to a Logistics Receipt (LR) created via barcode scanning for accuracy.
  • Barcode scanning for accurate loading/unloading.
  • Assign supervisors and attenders.
  • Track loading/unloading status in real-time.
  • Manage branch deliveries with weight auto-calculation.

Goods Dispatch Management (GDM)

  • GDM handles the delivery planning of consignments collected.
  • Vehicle assignment (owned/rental), driver allocation, and advance payments are all managed.
  • System automatically validates E-Way Bills for LR records before dispatch.
  • Office staff prepare Loading Documents, supervisors confirm via barcode scanning, and vehicles are marked On Delivery.

Invoicing & Settlement

  • After deliveries, the system initiates settlement of advances and expenses.
  • Invoicing is automated
  • Paid Invoices generated when consignor pre-pays.
  • To-Pay Invoices generated when consignee pays on delivery.
  • GDM status is marked Completed, and the vehicle is set back to Idle.

Delivery & Branch Transfers

  • Deliveries can be Final Delivery (to consignee) or Branch Delivery (for further routing).
  • Delivery supervisors and drivers scan all items at each stage.
  • Real-time updates change LR status to Delivered or Branch Delivered.