Purchasing and Order Processing

PURCHASING AND ORDER

 PROCESSING DB SCHENKER

The process of order processing for the goods being purchased that DB Schenker Company apply is using the eSchenker portal. eSchenker is DB Schenker’s consolidated global online platform, it is offering customers a powerful and configurable portfolio of eServices for land transportation, air and ocean freight, and contract logistics. The eSchenker portal helps customers at every step of the logistical process with simple, seamless and often automated functionalities. The steps in using eSchenker portal is :

 

First become a customer, whether you are a new or an existing customer of DB Schenker Logistics, this is your easy and fast registration process which is just one registration and one access point for all available eServices worldwide.

Second scheduling, the new eSchenker gives you full access to the timetables for all DB Schenker’s groupage services for all lead times land transport. Simply select the countries and enter the respective postal codes of the origin and destination and you will receive the information you require about specific transit times in seconds – to optimize your planning processes.

Third pricing, enter your parameters and receive instant and competitive quotations with clearly structured pricing models. We are in the process of developing one central pricing module enabling you to obtain a quote and proceed directly with a booking on a global scale – for all transport modes.

Fourth booking, available for all means of transportations, land, air and ocean, online booking with eSchenker is fast and efficient: All relevant booking data and shipment-related documents can easily be maintained in the booking creation process. The new flexible eSchenker booking set-up offers you the possibility to adapt your own booking management exactly to your business workflow. Save bookings for later finalization, use standard booking templates, maintain your latest bookings, and contact your responsible DB Schenker branch or manage your individual address book.

Fifth order handling, eSchenker Order is DB Schenker's latest offering in the field of order management and visibility – from customer order right through to final shipment booking. Its user-friendly web interface gives DB Schenker’s customers real-time access to their order and shipment data. The eService also supports online collaboration between DB Schenker, its customers, their suppliers, and carriers. This fully integrated application lets you enjoy more flexibility and transparency than ever before when managing your orders for air and ocean freight.

Sixth document management, support features help you to manage your shipment documents: Advanced Tracking and Booking eServices provide the ability to upload and view documents related to your shipment or booking. Invoice Delivery provides quick and easy access to invoice and shipment documents included in the invoice.

Seventh tracking, the easy-to-use eSchenker tracking tool gives you real-time information about the location and status of your shipment, and its current estimated time of delivery. Allocation of a tracking number means that you can access detailed shipment data online without having to log in. Our tracking technology has now been upgraded with an even more detailed overview and status information for each of your shipments.

Next invoice delivery, optimize your invoice management by linking your invoicing activities directly with the respective shipments and tracking information. This tool lets you quickly and easily retrieve digital copies of your invoice documents. (This eService requires special authorization.)

Last payment, you even have the option of saving yet more time by handling all your associated financial transactions through the online eSchenker portal, which allows you make payments using secure online payment. (This eService requires special authorization.)