Warehousing & HMRC Compliance Effective warehouse management is vital to the successful running of an alcoholic drinks business. Managing a bonded warehouse requires a combination of strategic resource planning, efficient operational processes, and excellent use of the latest technology. Whether your warehouse is bonded or standard, Bevica provides the warehouse management software features and functionality to keep your stock, logistics, and customers visible at all times.
End to end HMRC compliance for bonded warehousesWhen managing a bonded warehouse, maintaining HMRC compliance is essential. With Bevica, you have all the tools needed 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, feed into the HMRC records required for 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 in warehouse management
Owning and managing a bonded warehouse gives you complete control over its operation, allowing you to tailor the space and processes to your business’s unique needs. Bevica enables you to map out your storage areas, workspaces, and traffic flows for any size facility. Our Warehouse Management System (WMS) operations are designed to accommodate multiple methods: stock can be received by purchase, product, or urgency. Internal movements can be driven by stock turnover or placement efficiency, and picking routines can follow methods like batch, zone, wave, discrete, or cluster picking.
Smarter customer service through effective warehouse managementEffective warehouse management is a cornerstone of customer satisfaction. It ensures that customers receive their orders accurately and promptly, which is essential for maintaining a positive business reputation. With Bevica, all your business management functionality is centralised. Operations are streamlined, complexities are reduced, and the timeline between processes, such as customer orders and shipments, is shortened.
Both field and office staff can liaise with customers on delivery dates and routes and confirm stock availability at the order entry stage. Once confirmed, orders are automatically added to the warehouse manager’s schedule for planning, picking, and dispatch.
Improved stock control for warehouses
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 in managing a bonded warehouse
Your bonded warehouse is not only an operational tool but also a gateway to saving and generating revenue for your business. Over time, owning and managing your warehouse can be more cost-effective compared to using a third-party facility, eliminating ongoing rental costs and building equity. There is also potential for additional income if you choose to rent out warehouse space to other drinks businesses. With Bevica, you have all the WMS and HMRC reporting features needed to manage all the stock in your warehouse, whether it is your own or third-party stock.
Take control of your warehouse management
Managing your own warehouse gives your business the ability to directly oversee and fine-tune operations, leading to significant improvements in customer service, delivery, and cost management. If you would like to learn more about how Bevica can assist you in managing your standard or bonded warehouse,
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.
