GDS is a state-of-the-art handheld software solution that enables companies involved in the movement of goods to record transactional information at the time of delivery or collection. Accepting planned and ad-hoc delivery and collection information from your ERP solution, this highly configurable handheld solution, using latest industry-standard technology, allows for the recording of all transactional information at the time of the delivery or collection. The information recorded is then uploaded to your ERP solution - all in a real-time environment!

Key functionality includes:

Delivering cost-effective communication

• Deliveries and Collections downloaded to handheld via GPRS network (mobile phone technology) / Cradle
• Secure password-controlled driver login
• Driver sees list of jobs to be completed with delivery instructions and any special instructions relating to the job. E.g., Collect Cheque, COD amount, etc.
• Driver completes optional Truck/Trailer checklist prior to receiving list of jobs.
• Ad hoc Collections get added to list of jobs as required and handheld is updated accordingly
• On successful completion of a job a customer signature is captured with date and time stamp.
• Failed deliveries are captured with reason, date and time stamp.

Minimising cost and effort... maximising performance and return on investment

• GPS co-ordinates captured at delivery/collection
• Recording of full and partial damages and failed deliveries
• Photographic recording of damages or reasons for failed deliveries
• ETA per job
• Pallet Management
• Ability to scan barcode labels
• Multiple dockets, piece types and quantities per job
• Ability to process Ad Hoc Collections during the day with driver accept/decline options
• Job based Special Alerts with accept/decline
• Record signature at time of transaction
• Real-Time GPRS feed from/to your ERP application
• Full API interface to/from your ERP system
• Capture of truck/trailer/container drop location

Benefits to your customer...

• Data is entered once ensuring accuracy of data
• Early access to customer order information ensures on-time deliveries and collections and quick response to special requests
• Ad Hoc deliveries are managed and processed in a real time environment
• Customer receives transaction confirmation at time of delivery / collection
• Damages and Failed transactions are available same day allowing appropriate action

For further information contact Thyme-IT at +353 (0)1 2060010 / e-mail gds@thyme-it.ie or BH Associates at +353 (0)61 362876 / e-mail sales@bhassociates.ie