Digital Strategies to Tackle Document Overload in Logistics
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Digital Strategies to Tackle Document Overload in Logistics
How AmdoSoft/b4 Automates Your Processes
In logistics, every minute counts. Supply chains, transportation, and customs clearance require the fast and precise processing of countless documents – from waybills and invoices to customs declarations and shipping papers. Yet, this is often where a bottleneck arises: manual processing is time-consuming, error-prone, and ties up valuable resources.
The Challenge: Paperwork and Data Variety
Thousands of documents pass through logistics companies’ processes every day. Different formats, languages, and requirements make handling complex.
Typical problems:
• High time investment for manual data entry
• Error-proneness due to human typing mistakes
• Delays in the supply chain
• Rising costs as document volume grows
• Strict compliance requirements in international trade
The Solution: Robotic Process Automation with AmdoSoft/b4
With the RPA platform AmdoSoft/b4, digital software robots take over the entire processing of recurring documents – quickly, reliably, and around the clock.
Typical Use Cases in Logistics:
• Automatic OCR data capture from incoming documents (PDF, email attachments, scans)
• Validation against ERP or TMS systems
• Automatic forwarding to internal departments or external partners
• Secure archiving in compliance with legal requirements
• Real-time update of track-and-trace data
Benefits at a Glance:
• Up to 70% faster document processing
• Near-zero error rate
• Reduced costs through less manual work
• Scalability during seasonal peaks
• Full audit compliance with complete logging
Conclusion
The logistics industry thrives on speed and precision. With AmdoSoft/b4, document processes become a competitive advantage: faster, error-free, and cost-efficient. Those who automate today will deliver faster than the competition tomorrow.
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