Imagine a world where there is one standard shoe for everyone. Yes! just one fixed size for all - kids, men, or, women. Irrespective of your needs, you have just one basic option for daily runs, mountain hikes, leisure walks, or football matches. How uncomfortable, right?
A similar inconvenience is felt when one standard application is used by different logistics companies. Each logistics business has its own unique business process and way of working and hence needs a customized application to fulfill those needs.One size fit all is no more an option! As the logistics business continues to digitalize, the need for custom applications can no longer be ignored. These applications equip logistics vendors with essential tools to manage and operate their unique supply chain businesses.
No-Code for supply chain and logistics
Custom applications are expensive when those apps are developed through conventional coding methods. They are often time-consuming and complex to build. This doesn’t mean you should settle for less. No-Code custom applications are not only easy-to-build, but they also save you money.
“According to a 2019 Gartner prediction, by 2024, more than 65% of applications, would be developed using low-code platforms. According to another study, the market for low-code development platforms will expand at a 31% annual rate and nearly double from 2019 to 2030.”
Clappia, the No-Code platform empowers businesses like yours to build highly customized apps without writing a single line of code. From enterprise-grade ERPs to basic data collection tools, you can create custom mobile and web apps to replace paper, Excel files, outdated tools, etc., and manage your business processes in an efficient manner.
How No-Code can help optimize logistics processes?
Anyone in your organization with basic Excel skills can build powerful custom applications using a No-Code development platform. Visual app designer interface, drag-and-drop blocks, and pre-built app templates further accelerate and simplify application development.
Let us dig deeper into how the logistics industry is benefiting from the No-Code development platform.
Streamlined business processes Inventory management, procurement management, warehousing and fulfillment management, distribution management, or returns & repairs are all included within the broad category of logistics management. No-Code can assist with automating and streamlining all your supply chain and logistics operations so that you may increase production and efficiency while providing real value to your customers. No-Code puts efficient technology in the hands of front-line workers to streamline work. This is also a great way to avoid fragmented data and communication that usually arises out of using manual paper-based processes.
Improve organizational agility A No-Code platform boosts productivity by delivering feature-rich applications within the shortest time possible. It can turn general users and non-technical professionals into citizen developers who can create idea-driven complex workflows with zero lines of code. Adopting a No-Code platform can make your employees feel like superheroes with so many cool automation powers. You can automate your warehousing and fulfillment processes with No-Code technologies, which will enable you to handle more orders more quickly. To provide your clients with the best service possible, you may automate your workflows by combining sales, inventory, and purchase data. No-Code also corrects manual errors. If your process is fully automated, there is no room for oversight or mistakes.
Collaboration & visibility Several logistics companies continue to follow manual tracking processes which end up disrupting visibility. By employing automated procedures and workflows to create accountability at each process step while offering visibility into overall operations, No-Code platforms enable users to work together on a unified platform. No-Code applications have a simple mobile-friendly interface that can be used to keep track of logistics and personnel. Features like a QR code scanner, NFC scanner, GPS location tracker, digital signature, and document upload add up to the overall functionality of the application. Live dashboard is another powerful feature to review daily/weekly/monthly reports of your business along with real-time analytics.
Easy-to-use custom applications Your business requirements are different from everyone out there therefore your business process apps will be different as well. No-Code platform allows you to build your own custom app which includes only the features that you want and none of the ones that you don’t. These easy-to-build applications make everyday work easier and help you save money that would have otherwise been spent on a standard logistics system. It is also easy to scale up and down while using custom applications.
Reduced cost & legacy maintenance Hiring specialized teams for building your custom applications might seem like a great idea at first but the high maintenance and overall costs will increase the financial burden in the longer run. No-Code platform offers highly efficient and customizable applications at a fraction of this cost. It also works effectively alongside existing legacy systems usually with APIs ensuring enhanced productivity. These self-service applications give room for a more innovative approach and better scalability.
Conclusion
According to Forbes, No-Code/low-code development is the most disruptive trend for 2021. And with supply chains growing more complex and less resilient, the adoption of No-Code platforms in the logistics sector becomes the only way for companies to stay ahead of the competition. It is a natural choice for a lot of companies out there as it gives users more control over the apps they are using. If you haven’t yet, it is time to dive headfirst into digital transformation platforms like No-Code to modernize your logistic processes like never before.
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