Key Capabilities to Cut Costs and Improve Service
Parcel management
Leverage a global carrier network, ensure corporate shipping standards and generate the correct transportation documentation to control your parcel shipping spend.
Exception management
Automatically process incoming carrier status messages, flag at-risk shipments and alert the appropriate personnel to take action.
Restricted party screening
Confidently verify that your organization is not trading with sanctioned groups, individuals or entities that appear on the official denied party lists.
Export management
Automate export processes, documentation production and customs reporting. It also ensures that any special documentation or actions are included to support regulatory reporting.
Address Verification
Verify address accuracy across 249 countries and territories. Ambiguous addresses receive suggested alternatives to reduce undelivered or delayed shipments.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is desktop shipping?
Desktop shipping is also known as parcel or non-production shipping. It involves the shipment of individual goods that are not part of a company's primary production line. The process can include a variety of tasks, such as printing shipping labels, managing orders, and shipping documents and parcels.
What challenges are associated with desktop shipping?
Companies often face challenges when it comes to managing their parcel shipments, impacting both costs and efficiency. For instance, businesses with smaller, localized shipping needs, such as those from a mailroom or a small office, typically receive less favorable rates from carriers compared to companies with much larger production volumes. This lack of leverage can significantly drive up costs. Additionally, allowing off-contract parcel shipments, for both small and high volume shippers—often referred to as "maverick spending"—leads to substantially higher shipping expenses because these shipments don't benefit from pre-negotiated discounts. Finally, relying on manual efforts for tasks like waybill creation and other documentation can cause considerable delays in shipments and negatively impact overall organizational efficiency.
Can suppliers collaborate directly during a sourcing event?
Yes, QAD Sourcing provides suppliers the ability to collaborate for timely access and sharing of needed information. This is supported with a secure space for real-time communication, data sharing and streamlined interactions between your business and suppliers—helping to boost efficiency and strengthen supply chain collaboration.