The project
One of the recent projects undertaken by Pennypinchers and KCS was to improve the receiving process, and one of the key changes was implementing the use of handheld scanners. These scanners link directly to K8 using a WiFi connection and a specific K8 client loaded on these devices. This means a live update of information between the scanner and K8.
The receiving process is done in two stages, where the receiving clerk does the physical scanning of the goods received to confirm it as the correct items and quantities. Once completed, the paperwork goes to a second person to confirm pricing and accuracy, before finally producing the GRN and updating the stock.
Benefits
Pennypinchers invested in two scanners per branch on average. The roll-out started with a pilot branch at Montague Gardens, Plettenberg Bay, Witbank and Windhoek (Namibia). After some tweaks and network adjustments for the best performance, the other branches soon followed and the benefits were quickly visible.
The feedback from the branches was extremely positive, proving time savings and fewer errors in processing stock receipts.
Results
* Faster receiving process;
* Improved stock management;
* More accurate sales process; and
* Live update between scanners and K8.
Quotes:
"The major benefit of this process change was speeding up the receiving process and getting the goods on the shelves and ready for selling."
* Nabeela Essa, CIO, Steinbuild
"Other benefits include scanning of the correct items by using the bar codes on the products and linking it to the correct items on the original purchase order."
* Nabeela Essa, CIO, Steinbuild
About Pennypinchers
Pennypinchers brings you just about everything you need for construction, from foundation to the roof. It is a building material supplier, but also stocks a range of other essential items for DIY projects, home improvement and renovation.
Pennypinchers' clients range from professional commercial and industrial developers to DIY and home improvement enthusiasts. In order to offer advice on a range of projects, it employs staff with extensive building, product and industry knowledge.
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