Every carton counted at the door, before it becomes a problem in the aisle.
Clients send an ASN, your dock team scans what actually arrives, and the difference is recorded with photos while the driver is still there. Received stock gets a putaway bin the moment it is counted.
- ASNReceiving against advance shipping notices, per client
- 3 checksSKU, quantity and batch with expiry on every line
- LiveClient sees received quantities as they are scanned
| SKU | Batch · Expiry | ASN | Received | Putaway | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CF-RICE-5KGMatta rice 5 kg | R2609 · 2027-08 | 120 | 120 | A-03-02 | Matched |
| CF-COCO-1LCoconut oil 1 L | C2610 · 2027-04 | 96 | 96 | A-05-01 | Matched |
| CF-BAN-200Banana chips 200 g | B2610 · 2027-01 | 140 | 132 | A-02-04 | Short 8 · 2 photos |
| CF-JAG-1KGJaggery 1 kg | J2609 · 2027-09 | 60 | 64 | C-07-01 | Over +4 · hold |
| CF-TEA-250Tea dust 250 g | T2610 · 2028-02 | 64 | 0 | A-04-03 | On pallet 6 |
Inbound Dock, step by step.
- A1
ASN arrives
The client uploads an ASN in their portal, sends it by API, or your team creates it from a purchase order or email.
- A2
Door booked
The truck gets a door and a time slot. The dock board shows what is due, from which client, and how many cartons.
- A3
Scan and count
Staff scan carton or item barcodes. Quantities fill in against the ASN, with batch, expiry and serial numbers captured where the SKU needs them.
- A4
Record exceptions
Shorts, excess and damage are flagged on the handheld with photos and a reason code. The client is told before the truck leaves.
- A5
Put away
Each pallet or carton gets a suggested bin based on client, SKU size, temperature and pick speed. A scan at the bin confirms it.
Built for the way 3PL floors actually work.
ASN import
Upload ASNs as CSV, take them from the client portal, or receive them through the API. Line-level SKU, quantity, batch and expiry.
Blind or guided receiving
Show expected quantities to the receiver, or hide them for a blind count when you need an independent check.
Damage photos
Photos attach to the ASN line and travel with the stock record, so disputes with the client are settled with evidence.
Label what arrives unlabelled
Print SKU or licence plate labels at the dock for cartons that come in without readable barcodes.
Putaway rules per client
Keep a client in its own aisle, group by temperature, or let AI Slotting decide which pick face suits each SKU.
Dock scheduling
Doors, slots and expected arrivals across the day, so two large ASNs do not land on the same door at 9 am.
- Goods received notes are generated per ASN and shared in the client portal automatically.
- Cross-dock lines can skip putaway and go straight to a dispatch bay.
- Returns are received on the same dock with their own reason codes and restock or quarantine rules.
Asked at the inbound dock.
Q01What if a client sends stock without an ASN?
Receive it as an unplanned delivery. The client gets a notification to confirm the lines, and the stock stays in a hold location until they do.
Q02Can we receive pallets without scanning every unit?
Yes. Set receiving by pallet, carton or unit per SKU. Cartons with a known pack quantity can be counted with one scan.
Q03Do we need new scanners?
No. Any Android handheld with a browser works, and so do USB or Bluetooth scanners on a desktop at the dock.
The last truck just left the bay. Yours is next.
Bring one client onto the floor for 30 days. Import their SKUs, receive their next ASN, ship their orders and send them a real invoice. Your other clients keep running as they do today.
- Clients
- 1
- Duration
- 30 days
- Modules
- All 7 zones
- Data import
- CSV or sales channel
- 14:30Truck · Coastline Foods · 6 palletsGONE
- 16:00Courier · 86 orders · Bay 2LOADED
- NEXTYour first clientREADY TO DOCK