{"id":10966,"date":"2019-11-05T07:24:14","date_gmt":"2019-11-05T07:24:14","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.esds.co.in\/blog\/?p=10966"},"modified":"2020-02-27T09:15:06","modified_gmt":"2020-02-27T09:15:06","slug":"transform-and-automate-your-logistics-with-rpa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.esds.co.in\/blog\/transform-and-automate-your-logistics-with-rpa\/","title":{"rendered":"Transform and Automate Your Logistics with RPA"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_76 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.esds.co.in\/blog\/transform-and-automate-your-logistics-with-rpa\/#From_Where_Logistics_Originated\" >From Where Logistics Originated?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.esds.co.in\/blog\/transform-and-automate-your-logistics-with-rpa\/#How_Logistics_Works\" >How Logistics Works?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.esds.co.in\/blog\/transform-and-automate-your-logistics-with-rpa\/#Why_Automation_is_Needed\" >Why Automation is Needed?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.esds.co.in\/blog\/transform-and-automate-your-logistics-with-rpa\/#How_RPA_Transforms_the_Logistics_Arena\" >How RPA\nTransforms the Logistics Arena?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Robotic Process Automation (RPA) is a buzzword in recent times<br>\nas it is proving its mettle in various industries, especially manufacturing<br>\nones. Want to know how logistics sector is reaping benefits from the Robotic<br>\nProcess Automation (RPA). Check it out.<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">By automating several things like email drafting, report generation, administrative processes, product re-ordering, and inventory checking, RPA is making operations in logistics smoother. By optimizing the specific areas, RPA is helping supply chain to score more ROI.<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"From_Where_Logistics_Originated\"><\/span><strong>From Where Logistics Originated?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Logistics is so old, it existed in the world even during the ancient Roman and Greek wars. At that time also, Rome was so efficient in its logistics system that it paved a way for the movement of military resources to the frontlines. Well, logistics is still used in military operations but, it is also used in producing and deploying different products as well as services today. Anything you need to order and deliver needs a big logistics chain working in the background.<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Logistics_Works\"><\/span><strong>How Logistics Works?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">In simple terms, logistics is delivering goods and services to the intended destination in proper condition within a stipulated time. Logistics management is ensuring that all the warehouse and transportation activities execute well for providing timely and tamper-proof delivery.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/miro.medium.com\/max\/2600\/1*hlaNkSNjNWBDQPzIkwh82w.gif\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-10978 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.esds.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/1_hlaNkSNjNWBDQPzIkwh82w.gif\" alt=\"enlight bot esds\" width=\"1300\" height=\"600\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The manager of logistics is in-charge of all the processes like tracking the movement of the products from source to destination. Besides, they also need to find out potential merchants to enable competent management of logistics operations. Plus, we also know that how much pressure is there to satisfy customers in today\u2019s date. On the customer-centric plane, the logistics landscape has also become more twisted and challenging than ever. Logistics management can only be successful when the administrative work is carried efficiently. The details should be updated in real-time and it is crucial for seamless operations. Many of these things seem quite easy but when you understand deeply, they are quite complex; and the main reason being numerous logistics companies still depend on paperwork.<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Automation_is_Needed\"><\/span><strong>Why Automation is Needed?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">We all know how cumbersome and repetitive the manual way of doing back-office processes is. Also, the chances of human error are high because of several unwanted circumstances. And, any error can harm the logistics flow.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-10979 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.esds.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/rpa-robotic-process-automation.gif.pagespeed.ce_.pYfraY_2na.gif\" alt=\"enlight bot 1\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">So, what is the permanent solution in such situations? Automation! Yes, just like any other sectors, logistics too can harness the power of automation. Logistics industry can automate the manual processes with the aid of cutting-edge technologies like <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/esds.co.in\/iot\">Internet of Things (IoT),<\/a><\/strong> <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/esds.co.in\/artificial-intelligence\">Artificial Intelligence (AI),<\/a><\/strong> <strong>Robotic Process Automation (RPA),<\/strong> and Machine Learning (ML). Out of these, RPA has proved its mettle time and again to efficiently automate manual operations and RPA in logistics will be might be just what the industry needs.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Let us have a look at the benefits offered by RPA in logistics.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"732\" src=\"https:\/\/www.esds.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Benefits-rpa.png\" alt=\"enlight bot 2\" class=\"wp-image-10976\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.esds.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Benefits-rpa.png 960w, https:\/\/www.esds.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Benefits-rpa-150x114.png 150w, https:\/\/www.esds.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Benefits-rpa-300x229.png 300w, https:\/\/www.esds.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Benefits-rpa-660x503.png 660w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_RPA_Transforms_the_Logistics_Arena\"><\/span><strong>How RPA\nTransforms the Logistics Arena?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">RPA helps logistics organizations in simplifying operations such as scheduling, packing, generating invoices and reports, and tracking the shipments to deliver in stipulated time. RPA is a virtual workforce that also aids in numerous back-office operations, which in turn, cuts off the operational costs and surges efficiency by enabling on-time deliveries. Let\u2019s see the positive outcome of Robotic Process Automation (RPA) in each of these operations.<\/p>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Producing Reports<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">With the use of RPA tools, the process of business report generation became easy. When done manually, it is a time-consuming task as employees spend many hours in creating daily reports. If RPA is used to create reports then a lot of time can be saved and employees can focus better on other major tasks. The RPA tool can extract information from systems, comprehend, and work up essential details that are significant in the report.<\/p>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Ordering,\nScheduling, and Tracking Deliveries&nbsp;<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Managing the flow of goods is a lengthy and tiresome task. It includes storing the details of the PO (Purchase Order) from every vendor where he\/she enters the details in the portal in the mentioned time. After the email is received, the details are read, understood, fed in the system by data entry operators. These activities get messy over a period being error-prone and also eat up a lot of time.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">All of this mess can be solved with RPA, as it can automate many activities. RPA tool will be helpful in this aspect as it can extract shipment related details from purchase orders, emails, notices, proofs of delivery, etc. Then it can automatically enter the details into the portal. Thus, the complete process will be automatic that will provide real-time updates to every single stakeholder (vendor, retailer, and distributor).&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Generating Invoices<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If you search the web, you will get to know that the average time for processing an invoice manually ranges from 3.9 days to 17.6 days! We waste so much of time in so trivial tasks. And, let\u2019s not even talk about how time-killing and boring the follow-up process is!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.esds.co.in\/enlight-cloud-hosting\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"970\" height=\"90\" src=\"https:\/\/www.esds.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/970x90-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10903\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.esds.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/970x90-1.png 970w, https:\/\/www.esds.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/970x90-1-150x14.png 150w, https:\/\/www.esds.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/970x90-1-300x28.png 300w, https:\/\/www.esds.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/970x90-1-660x61.png 660w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 970px) 100vw, 970px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">RPA can help perform this vital but time-hogging task with high efficiency and accuracy. RPA scans the files to search for any pending invoices, extract the required data, and then makes payments swiftly without any human intervention. The robots notify the related employees and clients via email for reference in future.<\/p>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Levelling Up the\nCustomer Service<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Robots can help raise the bar of customer service. By linking the data warehouse systems with RPA tools, a variety of customer-related duties can be performed. The tasks like resolving customer queries faster and guiding them in their choices can be easily possible. This use of robots can help in building a strong reputation of the organization that will attract new customers, retain the old ones, and magnify the ROI with more sales.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Thus, your employees can breathe a sigh of relief as the pressure will be dealt with by the robots and they can focus on more important tasks. RPA can help the organizations prosper in the market with high competition.<\/p>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Making Email\nCommunication Better<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">By now, you must have got a clear idea that RPA can automate almost anything so why not emails? RPA in combination with AI will be beneficial in interpreting the details in an email and sending an appropriate response accordingly. The tool can also sense the updates on order emails, draft emails for the customers, and send notifications to them. In this manner, the RPA tool can help in building a customer\u2019s brand loyalty towards the logistics company.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-10980 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.esds.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/db3688f872a3832e82fe257c3a0da743.gif\" alt=\"enlight bot 3\" width=\"600\" height=\"318\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">These were the key benefits of using Robotic Process Automation (RPA) in the Logistics Industry.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><em>If you need such RPA services in combination with other technologies like AI and IoT then please feel free to contact us. <strong><a style=\"color: #3366ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.esds.co.in\/\">ESDS <\/a><\/strong>offers a wide array of digital transformation solutions and can help in automating processes and increase ROI.<\/em><\/span><!--more--><!--more--><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Robotic Process Automation (RPA) is a buzzword in recent times as it is proving its mettle in various industries, especially manufacturing ones. 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