CDC unveils mobile app to improve supply chain

SHANGHAI, CHINA: CDC Software Corporation, a provider of enterprise software applications and services, recently announced the general availability of Proof of Delivery, a new CDC Supply Chain mobile application that provides companies with real-time visibility and control of the flow of goods -- from the warehouse to the customer.

Proof of Delivery helps to improve fleet productivity, whether in-house or outsourced, by providing complete delivery information such as sites to visit, delivery times and containers to unload (i.e. boxes, pallets, cartons and parcels), and automates data capture with barcode scanning of goods.

It also helps to shorten the order-to-cash cycle since it enables immediate and accurate invoicing, which decreases the number of disputed invoices and minimizes credits/chargebacks, said a press release. 

The application captures the consignee’s written signature electronically, takes pictures of the condition of the goods (i.e. damaged goods) and transmits them to the central office for review. A built-in GPS receiver also enables the real time tracking of the shipping vehicle and goods for better route management.

“Proof of Delivery is a mobile application targeting companies that want to have better control of their transportation and customer fulfillment process,” said Alan MacLamroc, chief product and technology officer of CDC Software. 

He further said that this mobile application helps companies improve their customer service by minimizing handling errors and facilitating timely and accurate deliveries. The solution also helps improve fleet productivity, optimize supply chain visibility, minimize administrative paper work, and shorten the order-to-cash cycle, all of which can positively impact a company’s bottom line.

Based on CDC Supply Chain’s Ranger platform, Proof of Delivery works on any handheld device supporting Windows 6.x, supports common network standards and can also work offline due to a built-in cache mechanism.

The web services-based interface enables Proof of Delivery to integrate with CDC Supply Chain and other CDC Software solutions, as well as other enterprise and supply chain systems, said the release.