Discover the importance of paper-free transport and its requirements in this first part of the module.
In this first part of our series on implementing the paper-free transport module, we explore the importance of this transition and the necessary requirements for successfully achieving it. The exchange of electronic messages between Posts and carriers has grown exponentially over the past decade, making processes more efficient and reliable.
The adoption of Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) allows for the replacement of often unreliable and error-prone paper documents.
Time: 4:15 - Language: English - Subtitles: Multilingual
Paper delivery bills, used to accompany airmail consignments, have several disadvantages: they can be lost, damaged, or may not travel with their corresponding consignment.
Additionally, they cannot reflect changes to transport plans or receptacles after printing, introducing inaccuracies.
By eliminating paper delivery bills, operations gain efficiency, improving consignment tracking, resolving operational issues faster, and optimizing performance indicators and accounting processes.
However, before implementing paper-free routes, certain conditions must be met.
Posts and carriers must exchange the most recent versions of CARDIT and RESDIT messages, and origin and destination posts must exchange PRECON and RESCON messages. A tripartite agreement between the origin post, carrier, and destination post must be in place to replace paper delivery bills with EDI messages.
The video also covers elements within the scope of paper-free routes, such as category A and B consignments, EDI message exchanges, and consignments requiring paper-free handling. Conversely, accounting processes, invoicing, customs regulations, and additional documents for handling agents are not included.
Complete this first part to understand the foundations of transitioning to paper-free transport and prepare for the second part, where we will discuss operational and messaging procedures.