Warehousing & HMRC Reporting
Effective warehouse management is vital to the successful running of an alcoholic drinks business. It is achieved through a combination of strategic resource planning, efficient operational processes and workflows and excellent use of the latest technology. Whether your warehouse is bonded or standard, Bevica gives you the features and functionality to keep your stock, logistics and customers visible at all times.
End to end HMRC compliance
When you run a bonded warehouse, staying HMRC compliant at all times is essential. With Bevica, you will have all the tools you need to achieve this. All duty suspended movements are specifically tracked without any onerous administrative overhead. Standard transactions (such as sales and purchase documents) as well as warehouse operations all feed into the HMRC records required for all your standard and audit reporting requirements. W5/W5D duty declarations are created as needed and W1 compliant month end reporting is automatically generated.
Greater Control & Flexibility
Having your own warehouse means you have complete control over its operation allowing you to tailor the space and processes to your needs. Bevica lets you map out your storage areas, workspaces and traffic flows for whatever size buildings you operate. WMS operations are designed to cope with multiple methods: stock can be receipted by purchase, product or urgency. Internal movements can be driven by stock turnover or placement efficiency. And pick routines by any number of methods: batch, zone, wave, discreet or cluster.
Smarter Customer Service
Effective warehouse management is a cornerstone of customer satisfaction. It plays a pivotal role in ensuring that customers receive their orders accurately and promptly, essential for maintaining a positive business reputation. With Bevica, all your business management functionality is under one roof. As a result, operations can be streamlined, complexities reduced and the timeline between different operations, such as from customer order to shipment, is improved.
With Bevica, both field and office staff can, at order entry stage, liaise with the customer on delivery dates and routes, confirm stock availability before completing the order. It is then automatically added to the warehouse managers’ schedule for planning, picking and dispatch.
Improved stock control
A well-managed warehouse allows for real-time inventory tracking, ensuring that stock levels are maintained accurately, which in turn minimises the risk of overstocking or stockouts.
With Bevica’s integrated supply chain and warehouse management functionality, you have the capability and visibility to maintain optimal stock levels at all times. From inventory forecasting and product lifecycle management at the outset, to efficient picking methods and reduced errors through barcode enabled handheld devices in the warehouse, Bevica allows you to accurately track stock levels and movement history.
Cost Efficiencies
As well as a vital operational tool. your warehouse can also be the gateway to both saving and making money for your business. Over time, owning a warehouse can be more cost-effective compared to managing a third-party warehouse as it eliminates ongoing rental costs and can build equity. There is also the potential for further income if you decide to rent out warehouse space to other drinks businesses. With Bevica, you have all the WMS and HMRC Report features you need to effectively manage all the stock in your warehouse, whether it is yours or others’.
Managing your own warehouse gives your business the ability to directly oversee and fine-tune operations: which can lead to significant improvements in customer service, delivery and cost management.
If you would like to find out more about how you can use Bevica to manage your own standard or bonded warehouse, get in contact with a specialist today.