Manage supply chain logistics with Vehicles, Drivers, Schedules & More
Manage supply chain logistics with Vehicles, Drivers, Schedules & More
AgCRM provides effective logistics management with Truck planning and scheduling with options to link Vehicle fleet and sub-contractors.
Real time data and vehicle tracking allows full visibility of trucks and freight movements – so you know where trucks are at all times in the supply chain. Once loads are delivered, Simply Convert executed loads into invoices and integrate with accounting packages (Xero & SAP B1).
Vehicle Management
End to end vehicle freight management within the supply chain. Logistics and operation management of trucks within fleets/sub-contractors providing clear communication to drivers via SMS & Email, easy to read GPS Links and shipment tracking via Google Maps.
- Manage Vehicles / Drivers and Load Scheduling
- Route Planning / Link to GPS Co-ordinates
- SMS*/ Email Trucks and Drivers for daily deliveries
- Shipment Tracker Routes for Google Maps
Truck Planning
Minimise time spent planning logistics and operation management. Route planning with Links to GPS Co-ordinates allows accurate estimates of journeys and backfill opportunities to execute supply chain strategy. Effective logistics management of Carriers by Sending load sheets and providing easy to access online portal. Streamline freight billing by utilising create delivery tickets functionality from loads.
- Route Planning / Link to GPS Co-ordinates
- SMS* / Email Trucks and Drivers for daily deliveries
- Create delivery tickets from loads for freight billing
- Send load sheets to Carriers and provide Portal / login access
Logistics Features
AgCRM fully integrated system provides clear visibility of business logistics and supply chain management.
Supply chain logistic features include:
- Manage Vehicles / Drivers and Load Scheduling
- Route Planning / Link to GPS Co-ordinates
- SMS* / Email Trucks and Drivers for daily deliveries
- Create delivery tickets from loads for freight billing
- Create Invoices for IN/OUT/Third party freight movements
- Sub Contractor reporting and management
Dashboards & Reporting
Full visibility of freight and logistics operations within the supply chain via Dashboards and customisable reports. Real time data allows up to the minute logistics management and profitability. Cloud based allows information to be accessed by multiple devices, including mobile, tablet, desktop and online portal creating a seamless cohesive supply chain.
- Create Invoices for IN/OUT/Third party freight movements
- Reconcile Sub Contractor Payments
- Freight Vehicle Reporting for Compliance
- Profit & Loss tracking per vehicle and business
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Can I see freight loads via a Calendar?
Salesforce offers many views of data – list views, Grids, Calendars and more. Users can select their preferred method of viewing data allowing effective supply chain logistics.
Can loads IN and OUT be scheduled for transport operators and linked to deliveries?
Yes, you can link weighbridge tickets IN and OUT or deliveries to customers to freight loads for matching purposes as well as freight P&L and payments to sub-contractors.
Can I create a Site Schedule from AgCRM?
Yes, you can report loads as “Planned” loads to ienable effective supply chain management and strategy. Simply assign ‘Planned” loads to carriers or suppliers for both pick up and delivery.
Can I send instructions to my carriers or provide login?
There are many ways to provide load instructions to Carriers with AgCRM – SMS, Email and Online Portal are all available to ensure clear and effective communication within the supply chain. Salesforce offers the ability to create a Community Portal with your own branding and identification. AgCRM offers components to present your site with secure, relevant freight information.
How does a CRM system help me trade effectively?
Supplier management is a key part of the AgCRM system and our CRM options can be combined with popular marketing campaign tools like SMS, Whats App(r), MailChimp or Active Campaign. You can record conversations, sync emails, set tasks and report on the plan details versus the actual performance of the supplier as well as the effectiveness of your marketing campaigns.