Value Added Services (VAS) are additional service that indirectly related to the logistic core activities. These services can be found in various ways but will increase the overall quality of the total service. Some examples are:
Automated systems
Orders can be dropped by manual input or by the use of EDI. Large volumes (regular process) are mostly used by EDI. Manual orders offers the possibility to adjust uprising demands. This creates flexibility where it is needed most.
Barcode/2D code scanning
All transport modules are provided with unique codes to have full control over the process and increase the overall performance. These unique codes have physical scannable labels in the form of barcodes or 2D codes. In every part in the process these are scanned for validation and provides data that can be used for business purposes.
Quality control
In most situations you like to maintain a certain quality without traveling to the warehouses. Instruction based quality control can be provided the maintain the quality of the product and without losing precious processing time.
Real time data
Real time data regarding your stock, orders, delivers and process stages. Online or by API-connection available so you can quickly take action to engage your clients. Hereby there is no information lag and increasing efficiency. It provides you, as a client, more control over the process.
Custom clearance
Goods can be customs-stored and cleared by arrival or shipment. It provides the flexibility to make international trade possible and reducing unnecessary costs.
Track and trace
Track & trace all shipments in every part of the process.
Additional requirements
Every custom fit has also additional requirements. All requirements that are needed to be aligned to your core business such as bonded stores and custom clearance.