Distribution
Contemporary Marketing currently warehouses and distributes over 5,000 individual items to almost 2,000 separate ship-to locations. All orders are currently received via EDI and are processed within 48 hours of receipt of order. Special orders that are in need of immediate shipment can be turned in 24 hours with prior notification. CMG utilizes strategic shipping partners to ensure competitive freight rates or orders can be shipped using customer supplied account numbers.
EDI
To ensure the accurate transmission of purchase orders, Contemporary Marketing works with their customers to set up EDI functionality between their systems. By utilizing EDI 850 Purchase Orders, 856 Advanced Ship Notices and 810 Invoicing, all aspects of the distribution model are timely and accurate. When used in conjunction with a WMS, orders are checked, staged, fulfilled via electronic scanners and shipped with complete accuracy. This system also allows for real time inventory reporting of finished goods and all movement of WIP items.
WMS
Distribution is controlled via our SAP / NWare software systems, with information on specific orders relayed to our distribution team via Motorola scanners. All warehoused products are given locations that are identified by bar code, once coded, they cannot be moved or changed without proper authority. Non-matching items/bar codes, cannot be picked or moved in any manner without supervisory authority.
Shipments
Completed orders are shipped DTC or DTS via the established carrier for the dedicated vendor. Contemporary Marketing utilizes Common Carrier, UPS, FedEx, USPS and UPS Connect Ship when sending packages to the end users, depending on order size and freight rates. Due to the large volume of shipments, rates are competitive via our shipper numbers or third party billing is acceptable.
Internet Based
Internet based ordering system is available for those manufacturers looking for a complete solution. Our web based ordering system can be skinned to replicate the actual web site of the manufacturer with complete transparency to the customer. These orders are shipped within 24 hours of reciept.
B 2 B & B 2 C
850 INCOMING ORDERS, 856 ASN's,
AND 810 INVOICING ARE PROCESSED VIA EDI
Customer orders are received via EDI transmission and loaded into SAP B1 software where they are staged.
SAP automatically adjusts inventory levels and electronically identifies and transmits orders that are relayed to the Motorola Scanners for Pick Pack Management.
Orders are divided into vendor categories and given to warehouse personnel that are dedicated to each category.
Orders are packaged in printed boxes and shipped via "Best Way" to the final destination.
ASN's are generated and sent automatically by SAP once the package has shipped.
