4. WebXpress Mobile for TMS
• WebXpress now offers a range of transaction using
Windows Mobile phone
• All that a user requires is
– Windows Mobile phone with touch screen
– GPRS/3G connection
– WebXpress Mobile Application
– Authorized username and password
• With WebXpress Mobile, you can now get information on
booking, delivery and POD right at the point of data
generation
• This will enable REAL TIME information update to customers
and help planning upcountry loads
5. WebXpress TMS Mobile Application
Architecture
Architecture
• The Mobile Hand Held Terminal
(HHT) is Wi-Fi / GPRS enabled
• HHT is connected to sever over
the Internet via GPRS
• HHT may be connected using
Wi-Fi where available
HHT Technical Details
• Wi-Fi enabled/ GPRS enabled
• 64/ 128 MB RAM
• Windows Mobile/ CE OS
• .Net compact framework
• Camera 2.5 megapixels or higher
Leased/ Broadband
Link: 256 Kbps to 1
Mbps
INTERNET
Wi-Fi Router
WebXpress TMS
Internet Data Center.
WebXpress Mobile
Application
Middleware
Wi-Fi Hotspot/ Office
PC/Laptop
HHT
HHT
GPRS/ 3G
connection
6. Advantage of WebXpress HHT Architecture
• The application talks DIRECTLY to web-server over GPRS or Wi-Fi
• There is NO MIDDLEWARE at the warehouse- thus no server, no maintenance, no
downtime
• The application uses Web-services over BUT then works offline. ALL validations of a
given form are carried out within the device. Wi-Fi or GPRS over HTTP, thus not
requiring special firewall settings needed for an FTP or an SQL query.
• This also does away with docking, sync partnerships etc.
• The application retrieves data from web
• The built in locking mechanism ensures that when HHT is using a particular
transaction- say a GCN update- no other HHT can use the same.
• Also, web application too can not use it till the time HHT releases or completes the
transaction.
7. WebXpress TMS Mobile Modules
• Booking
– You can use WebXpress
Mobile to enter Cnote/Docket
• Tracking
– Any Cnote or Vehicle can be
tracked directly from mobile
• Delivery Update
– All delivery information of a
docket can be updated from
mobile
• One Click POD
– You can take a picture of POD
and upload the same
8. WebXpress Mobile Authentication
• WebXpress mobile can be
used only by authorized
personnel
• On login, WebXpress will
automatically identify
– User name
– Rights
– Location of operation
– Document series
• Thus, WebXpress mobile is a
fully secure application
10. Quick Docket Entry on Mobile Device
• Click on enter CN/ docket
button
• User can also press
number 1 key to avoid
using stylus
• Do note that only CN with
DCR allocated to given
location can be entered
11. Cnote/ docket entry
1. Docket number from DCR
2. Valid Docket Date
3. Select Delivery Location
4. No of Packages
5. Total Actual Weight
6. Total Charged Weight
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12. Cnote/ docket entry
• Click Next to Enter another
Docket and
• Click Submit to Upload all
entered dockets
• You can also upload
dockets later using Main
Menu
25. WebXpress One Click POD
• Mobile device can be used to
capture a photo of POD and
upload the same
• Following rules are validated:
– CN is valid
– CN is delivered
28. Photo Capture Screen gets activated on
Shoot & Upload
• Click on Shoot and Upload button
to invoke camera function
• Take a picture of POD- use flash if
required
• Click on done button
• WebXpress Mobile will now upload
POD automatically
• Wait for main screen to appear
again
35. Solution
• WebXpress helps you to manage entire work flow using Bar
Coding
• Every package is assigned a Unique Barcode Identification
or UBI
• UBI sticker can be pre-printed or can be generated using
WebXpress Barcode Generation utility
• All arrival and departure counting are then done using bar
code scan, replacing manual counting of boxes
• Any shortage or extra is indicated by WebXpress system by
flashing the error
• This reduces instances of misrouting and shortages
• Also, at any point of time the UBI number can provide the
details of the box such as docket number, origin,
destination, consignor and consignee etc.
36. Solution Requirements
• Option 1: Pre-printed barcode stickers
– Series controlled barcode stationery
– Bar code readers at booking location, hubs and delivery
location
– WebXpress bar code management module
• Option 2: WebXpress generated barcode stickers
– WebXpress barcode generation utility
– Barcode printer to print labels
– Bar code readers at booking location, hubs and delivery
location
– WebXpress bar code management module
37. Solution Option Comparison
Option 1: Pre-printer labels
• No need to deploy bar code
printers
• Series control required on bar
code labels
• User needs to enter exact range
of labels used at the time of
docket entry
• User has to manually write docket
number, from-to, no.
• Useful when we have less number
of packages and printing is not
feasible at customer location
Option 2: WebXpress generated
labels
• Bar code label printer required at
point of generation of labels
• No series management required
as numbers are system generated
• No need to enter data as system
generated numbers after docket
entry
• Not required
• Used for high-volume regular
customers where onsite facilities
are justified
38. Bar code label format
• This is example of bar code
label generated from
WebXpress
• As can be noticed system
prints all information such as
docket number, packages, bar
code, locations etc.
• This is printed using a
thermal printer attached to a
PC/laptop
• Labels are generated on
docket entry
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39. Device requirements: Thermal Printer
• Option 1: PC based printer
– Customer can deploy a standard high-output bar code
printer
– This printer will be connected to a PC/laptop
– User will enter docket in WebXpress and then print
labels using WebXpress bar code printing utility
• Option 2: Bluetooth Printer
– In this case, user will use a mobile barcode printer
– This will be connected to a PC/laptop with bluetooth
connectivity
– User will enter docket in WebXpress and then print
labels using WebXpress bar code printing utility
40. Printer Option Comparison
Option 1: PC based printer
• Used for high volume
printing
• Needs connection to
PC/laptop
• Needs electricity
connection
• Lower cost per print
• Not mobile- fixed to a desk
Option 2: Bluetooth printer
• Used for less number of
prints
• Connects wirelessly to HHT
or a PC/laptop
• Works on a battery
• Higher cost per print
• Mobile and can be taken to
any location
41. Barcode reader option Comparison
Option 1: PC based printer Option 2: Bluetooth Printer
Price range: Rs. 7000-14000 Price range: Rs. 35000-85000
42. Device requirements: Barcode reader
• Option 1: Wired reader
– Customer can deploy a barcode reader connected to a
PC or a laptop
– In such a case, wired barcode reader or a bluetooth
barcode reader will be used
• Option 2: Hand Held Terminal (HHT)
– Customer can also deploy a handheld terminal for
reading barcodes directly into WebXpress application
– This will require a Hand Held Terminal with Wi-Fi/GPRS
connectivity and Windows Mobile/CE operating system
– This will also require installation of WebXpress HHT
solution into the device
– The hub/branch also needs to be Wi-Fi enabled
43. Barcode reader option Comparison
Option 1: Wired reader
• Bar code reader connected to a
PC/laptop
• As length of wire is limited,
scanning workstation needs to be
near to loading/off loading gate
• WebXpress application on PC
should be running and online to
use the system
• Less flexibility for movement of
reader. Typically suitable for small
to medium boxes
• Ideally used on a conveyer belt
Option 2: Hand Held Terminal (HHT)
• Independent terminal used by an
operator. Connected using Wi-
Fi/GPRS
• As this is a wireless device, it can be
taken to any area in hub
• Application is loaded on HHT and
does not require online connectivity
while scanning. Requires connectivity
at start and end of each activity
• High flexibility to user for scanning a
box. Suitable for all types of loads, all
weights
• Ideally used for high volume activity
over a large area