The document discusses implementing an e-logistics system for warehouse management. It describes how e-logistics can automate call-offs and transport documentation to improve efficiency. The proposed system aims to optimize warehouse facilities and processes to increase productivity. It will integrate modules for customer management, order tracking, warehouse management, and automated call tracking.

1. E-LOGISTICS FOR
WAREHOUSE MANAGEMENT
IMPLEMENTATION OF AUTHENTICATED AND DYNAMIC
LOGISTICS SUPPORT SYSTEM & MANAGEMENT
INTRODUCTION
To gain a competitive advantage over increasing competition, organizations must
constantly adapt to customer demand, vendor compliance initiatives and multi-
channel issues. A synchronized warehouse process can maximize the
organization’s facility while improving workforce performance and facility
management.
When was the last time there was an objective and a strategic approach/look at
the organization’s warehouse operations?
Warehouse Management solutions enable real time coordination of goods and
activities within their warehouse.
Logistics management is the process of strategically managing the procurement,
movement and storage of materials, parts and finished inventory and the related
information flows through the organization and its marketing channels in such as
way that current and future profitability are maximized through the cost-effective
fulfillment of orders.
According to the Council of Logistics Management (CLM), logistics is the process
of planning, implementing, and controlling the efficient effective flow and storage
of goods, services, and related information from point of origin to point of
consumption for the purpose of conforming to customer requirements.
Fast information systems are needed to collect customer data on product
requirements. In most cases, short order lead-time is the key factor in the
success of the supply chain management model. This can be achieved by using
fast communication links not only between the company and customer but also
between manufacturers, wholesalers, traders, and suppliers.
E-commerce has become a popular trend for conducting business transactions
with worldwide exposure and continuous 24-hour sales operation. This has led to
frantic competition among companies in soliciting customers sales order. Large
numbers of companies now vie for their own websites for e-commerce purposes.
Logistic management is the management process which integrates the flow of
supplies into, through and out of organization to achieve a level of service which
ensures that the right materials are available at the right place, at the right time,
of the right quality at the right cost.
Logistics Management is that part of a Management Solution that plans,
implements, and controls the efficient, effective forward and reverse flow and
storage of goods, services and related information between the point of origin and
the point of consumption in order to meet customers' requirements."

2. E-LOGISTICS DEFINITION
AUTOMATED CALL-OFFS AND E-LOGISTICS
With E-Logistics, a call-off is automatically sent to a transport provider. The call-
off is sent directly from the supplier's ERP system to the carrier, including all
automatically generated transport documents. This makes the transport
procedure more efficient, transparent and customer-friendly, and keeps the
customer permanently informed of the expected time of arrival and the necessary
details.
Logistics based Warehouse Management solutions enable the organization to
achieve dramatic results by implementing a complete integrated solution or target
key operational opportunities with a modular approach.
Either way, the organization will benefit from seamless integration with the
respective solutions as well as with material handling, logistics, transportation,
equipment and legacy and enterprise systems.
To streamline the entire organization’s entire supply chain, there is a need to
implement a LOGISTICS based Warehouse Management solutions in conjunction
with the other components of the transportation manager for source-to-
consumption execution and optimization.
AIM/OBJECTIVE OF THE PROPOSED SYSTEM
The proposed system’s fundamental objective is that to design a
software system, for operating on the logistics approach to
implement an efficient warehouse management, to optimize the
facilities, enhance efficiency and thereby increase productivity.
PROPOSED SYSTEM HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
HARDWARE
Processor - PIII or higher processor
RAM - 128 MB or higher
HDD - 40 GB or higher
FDD - 1.44 MB
MONITOR - LG/SAMSUNG colour
Keyboard / Mouse / ATX Cabinet
SOFTWARE
OPERATING SYSTEM : WIN 2000/WIN XP/WIN 98
SOFTWARE : VISUAL STUDIO (ASP .NET)
PROTOCOLS : TCP/IP
WEB SERVERS : IIS
WEB BROWSER : INTERNET EXPLORER
DATABASE : Oracle 8/ SQL SERVER

3. EXISTING SYSTEM
Our proposed Warehouse Management Solutions handles
• Absence of Slotting Optimization
• Non availability of Load Management
• Efficient Billing Management is unavailable
• Data optimization is a compromise
• Efficiency and effectiveness of the system is not present in the existing system
• Instantaneous route handling system is difficult
PROPOSED SYSTEM ADVANTAGES
E-logistics helps in Customer Relationship Management
Logistics Planning provides Seamless Supply Chain Integration
E-logistics in enhancing Production Capacity
Results in sourcing Multiple ORDERS items from Multiple Supplies and
Consolidation
Helps in Order Scheduling, Tracking, Inventory Fulfillment, Invoicing
Web-based technology which gives In-transit Visibility and Exception
Notification
Warehouse, Storage, and Distribution Services
Inventory Management
Enhances and improves the Order Fulfillment Pick, Pack and Ship Operations
View updated route schedules automatically to see if a driver is ahead/behind
on their route
Track planned route hours and miles against actual hours and miles to see
driver/crew performance
See a breadcrumb trail of a driver's route overlaid onto a map to see where a
truck has been
Poll a truck to see exactly where it is currently located
ABOUT THE PROPOSED SYSTEM
E-FULFILLMENT
Our practical yet innovative E-Logistics for Warehouse Management solutions
help the organization to manage and optimize performance at every step of the
fulfillment process, providing advanced functionality inside their distribution
center, within their yard and across their extended enterprise.
With our Warehouse Management solutions, you will experience a faster and
more efficient flow of goods through the distribution center, meet your company's
operational performance objectives and exceed your customers' expectations -
helping you stay ahead of the competition.
At present, Internet cyberspace has provided a complete capacity with the
capability of e-fulfillment in a business transaction.

4. Apart from checking the details of the shipment content on websites, a customer
with the correct password could track and trace the whereabouts of his shipment
via this E-Fullfillment system. While adopting e-commerce tactics for sales
practice, the company must give matching effort to fulfill the business transaction
operation.
In other words, the order must be fulfilled by logistical support and delivered to
the customer with as short a lead-time as possible. If this lead-time could be
shortened to then it has practically achieved the so-called just-in-time operation.
By then the business transaction will only be about order cycle time rather than
order lead-time.
The freight transportation system is in the process of undergoing a major revolution
as a result of proliferating Internet based logistics. The introduction of online
transportation exchanges by many companies will enable shippers and carriers to
interact widely on the Web. This new industry offers a wide range of services and
has huge potential for advancing into an integrated shipping community.
Development of Internet transportation exchanges is taking place at a very fast
pace. In order to attract and retain users, companies are improving their strategies
at a very quick pace. These transportation exchanges offer multiple attributes and
also sell services individually. This enables customers to choose the one which
best suits their needs. Some companies offer private chat rooms where shippers
can conduct annual auctions or exclusively communicate with carriers.
Using the proposed software, a shipper enters an order into the company’s ERP
system and the transportation management system automatically conducts the
entire process. This includes placing orders with carriers, approving the costs,
confirming the order, notifying the carrier and consignee and accepting and
making payments. By using these management services, shippers can reduce
clerical works and focus more on strategic planning.
Since the industry is in its infancy, shippers and carriers seem to be reluctant to
utilize the services offered by breaking away from traditional practices. Another
problem is choosing the best among the many exchanges offering varied
services. This requires strategic planning and a thorough idea of the entire
process is also essential. Service providers are doing their best to further support
their customers by acquiring partnerships with banks, customs, and insurance
agencies to enable quicker transactions. The future of online freight market
seems bright.
The Web Reporting feature allows users to post route schedules from the
software to the web for access by managers, customers, or other personnel. This
facility opens a vast array of management tools and benefits by allowing users to
access and monitor vital route information.
The proposed transportation optimization software suite of transportation
optimization software is the most technologically advanced approach to
systematically increasing revenue and decreasing cost across the entire trucking
enterprise. This advanced technology enables the carriers to get higher revenue
per loaded mile, maximize driver and equipment utilization, control the route, and
minimize fuel and out-of-route costs while meeting customer requirements and
keeping drivers happy.

5. PLANNING
Pricing, profitability analysis, bid processing, freight mix
Solicit, accept, reject, price
Driver-to-load match
Advanced solicit, accept, reject, price
Logistics engineering, vehicle route planning & scheduling
EXECUTION
Route and fuel optimization plan
Asset tracking, alert monitor, geo-fencing
In-route driver-to-load re-optimization
Turn-by-turn street level directions
MODULES TO BE IMPLEMENTED
1. CUSTOMER REGISTRATION AND AUTHENTICATION (BY
CLIENT)
2. CUSTOMER DETAILS MAINTENANCE (SERVER)
3. FREIGHT DETAILS MAINTENANCE (SERVER)
4. TRANSPORT DETAILS MAINTENANCE (SERVER)
5. FORWARDING (TO CLIENT)
6. TRANSACTION MANAGER-
7. ORDER DETAILS MAINTENANCE (SERVER)
8. ORDER TRACKING (SERVER)
9. TRANSPORT ROUTE TRACKING (SERVER)
10. DELIVERY CHALLAN DETAILS (CLIENT AND SERVER)
11. ADMINISTRATION (SERVER)
12. WAREHOUSE MANAGEMENT (SERVER)
13. AUTOMATED CALL TRACKING (SERVER AND CLIENT)
14. TIME SLOT ALLOTMENT (SERVER)
15. TRANSPORT DOCUMENTS VERIFICATION (SERVER AND
CLIENT)
16. DISPATCH MANAGER (SERVER)
17. REPORTS