Despatch

Once you have processed and packaged a print job, despatching the item timeously is the final step to your production, and is key to ensuring your business enjoys sustained customer support.

In this section of Setup you can list which courier suppliers are available to despatch items, at a fixed rate, and with variable pricing and location options. This allows you to offer these options to the client at appropriate fixed costs, itemised in the quote.

Note

Basic Despatch destinations and delivery options can be loaded with the Install Scripts available from QuickEasy Helpdesk.

Discover Despatch

Despatch Setup Data Grid

Navigation

Main menu > Setup > Despatch

Here is where all the created Despatch Destinations with their Delivery Options are listed.

Delivery Setup

Navigation

Main menu > Setup > Despatch > New/Edit

  1. Destination - This is the name of the Delivery location.

  2. Delivery Options Data Grid - This shows the available Delivery Options for the Destination. These fields are populated by using the Delivery Options setup window, by clicking Add (3) or Edit.

  3. Add - Click Add to create a new Delivery Option. A Delivery Option setup window will appear. See below:

Delivery Options Setup

Navigation

Main menu > Setup > Despatch > New/Edit > Add/Edit

A. Lookup - This is the name of the drop down lookup in Despatch.

B. Quote - This is what will appear on the Quote.

C. Cost Centre - If delivery is done in-house it can be linked to a Cost Centre with the corresponding Rate /hr.

D. Supplier - If delivery is done by a Supplier, they are listed here.

E. Fixed Cost - If this is a fixed cost service, it can be entered here.

F. Cost / Kg - will apply a cost according to the weight of the parcel.

How To Set-Up Despatch

Watch this short video on how to set up Despatch:

Delivery Option Examples

In-House Delivery

In-House Free Delivery

Outsourced Delivery - Weight Limit.

Outsourced Delivery - No Weight Limit.

Examples of various types of despatch

1. Air freight services

This is a type of duty that is dedicated deal with logistics for delivering of cargo. Air services are fast. Air freight has a high density which makes them not occupy much space on a cargo plane. However, they meet the required weight to be considered freight. If the package weight is more than 100 pounds, Air freight transportation is the best because of cost-effectiveness. Most likely you can consider the use of this freight when your goods are urgently needed. The best thing with air freight is the flexibility having global coverage.

2. Less Than Full Truckloads

These type of services is offered to a customer whose goods don’t need the entire trailer. They good for companies that anticipate low volume or don’t necessary needs rushed deliveries. Trucking companies offer this service effectively. The remaining space in the truck is packed with cargo from other businesses that wish to save money on their small good.

3. Partial Truckload

This type differs with Less Than Truckload freight. The freight involves delivering of fewer loads at a time and deal with all kinds of cargo. Refrigerated, overweight, and temperature-controlled goods are also accommodated in the freight. The issue of logistics is also considered. The truck is mainly preserved for medium-size loads.

4. Full Truckloads

Deliveries are expected to occupy the entire trailer. Companies with large and bulky load can choose this type of freight. A lot of commodities usually offset the cost of a bigger truck. The truck is typically faster as compared to Less Than Load because it does not drop the load along the way.