Having reliable dimensional data is a necessity for shippers, 3PLS, and carriers to operate efficiently.
Inaccurate measurements undermine the reliability of Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) and Transportation Management Systems (TMS) creating a domino effect in inefficiencies, leading to pitfalls in picking, packing, and shipping operations.
With Optioryx mobile dimensioning app “Dimmy”, you can have a universal freight dimensioning tool - from dimensional data retrieval to departure.
Key benefits
1. Invoicing the right amount
Provide accurate dimensions of the box or a pallet, and eliminate any debates regarding the size of the shipment.
The carrier can ensure that they are charging the correct transportation fees, and the shippers can avoid any unexpected costs.
The bounding box of a pallet
2. Quickly identify items through barcode scanning
Scan and link barcodes with EAN codes and pallet IDs, while simultaneously integrating dimensional data into your WMS, TMS, or ERP.
3. Quality control
Ensure accountability and evidence of item condition upon arrival and before transport.
Capture an image of the items during dimensioning and provide proof that the box or pallet was in a certain condition upon arrival and before transport.
The visuals you take for scans can also be used as proof of accurate dimensions and invoicing which can solve disputes among carriers and shippers.
4. Transport cost calculation
For efficient and informed decision-making in logistics planning receive quick and accurate calculations of transport costs based on dimensional data of your freight & your carrier contracts.
5. Constraint information
Optimize packing, loading, and handling efficiency while ensuring item integrity and safety.
Add any constraints you need for boxes and pallets, such as:
- Stacking information in case items cannot be stacked upon each other due to weight or fragility.
- “This side up” information in case items cannot be transported in any other vertical rotation.
- Rotational information in case items can or cannot be transported in other vertical or horizontal rotations.
- Fragile information in case items must be handled with more care and transported with additional blocking and bracing.
- Indicate whether the item being dimensioned is a single stock-keeping unit (SKU), a master carton with a specific quantity of items inside, or a full pallet.
By knowing the exact quantity of items on a pallet or in a master carton, you can more easily plan for storage and transportation.
Learn more about the use cases of Mobile Dimensioning!