Lekkerland Implements Electronic Delivery Notification with DESADV
The Challenge: Boosting Efficiency in Goods Receipt
Lekkerland, a leading supplier of convenience products in Germany, serves approximately 59,000 points of sale nationwide, including gas stations, bakeries, and supermarkets. Every day, hundreds of pallets are delivered to Lekkerland’s 15 logistics centers and redistributed by more than 450 transport vehicles to ensure that products reach customers on time. However, the traditional goods receipt process was time-consuming and slowed down the supply chain, as manual entry and documentation delayed storage and allocation. To address these challenges, Lekkerland sought an experienced partner to digitize and accelerate its processes. With amotIQ solutions, Lekkerland found the right expert in digital process optimization.
The Objectives: Automation and Real-Time Availability
To improve efficiency and reduce delays in goods receipt, Lekkerland defined clear objectives: implementing a paperless goods receipt process through seamless DESADV integration (Electronic Data Interchange for delivery notifications) and accelerating the storage of pallets. Automated processes based on delivery notification data were to ensure that goods would be immediately available for warehouse allocation.
The Solution: Digital Goods Receipt with DESADV
amotIQ solutions developed a digital solution that automates goods receipt using DESADV and mobile data capture. As soon as the supplier sends the electronic delivery notification via DESADV, all relevant data – from product information and weight to expiration dates and quality indicators such as vintage details for wine deliveries – are stored in SAP. These details are encoded as GS1-128 barcodes (formerly EAN128) on the shipping unit labels (NVE), forming the basis of the digital goods receipt process. Upon arrival at the warehouse, employees scan the NVE labels and perform goods receipt postings directly in SAP via a mobile application. Storage locations are assigned immediately, and the storage labels are printed automatically. The goods can then be stored directly and are immediately available for dispatch.
The Implementation: Seamless Integration and Automated Workflows
The DESADV integration and digital transformation were carried out in close coordination between Lekkerland and amotIQ solutions. Thanks to mobile data capture, the project was implemented within just a few months. Key implementation milestones included setting up SAP handling units, automating goods receipt postings, and installing local printers for immediate label printing in the receiving area.
Each delivered pallet is automatically booked after scanning, and all data is instantly available in the SAP system. This not only eliminates manual effort in goods receipt but also significantly reduces potential sources of error through digital capture.
The Results: Accelerated Processes and Increased Efficiency
The introduction of a paperless goods receipt process significantly accelerated the availability of goods for warehouse allocation at Lekkerland. Every scanned pallet is posted immediately, and storage takes place without delay, substantially reducing waiting times for dispatch. In supply chain management, the faster capture and booking process resulted in time savings of up to one and a half hours per day. Qualitative data available via barcodes – such as best-before dates or vintage information – are now automatically accessible in the system, ensuring full traceability.
Conclusion: amotIQ solutions as a Partner for Paperless Logistics Processes
By implementing paperless goods receipt, Lekkerland successfully digitized and streamlined the entire receiving process. The collaboration with amotIQ solutions enabled a customized solution that offers long-term efficiency gains and reliable process optimization. The seamless SAP integration created a fully digital logistics chain, significantly enhancing Lekkerland’s delivery capabilities – a future-proof solution that paves the way for sustainable logistics.
