Packed quantity and dispatched quantity do not match
Packing teams may report one quantity while logistics records another, making the final shipment balance unclear.
Export Dispatch & Shipment Management Software
Dispatch Management Software for Exporters
Control shipment readiness, packed quantities, partial dispatches, transporter details, export references, supporting documents and pending balances through one connected ERP. Centrio helps exporters link dispatch directly with buyer orders, packing, finished quantities and final shipment status.
- Buyer-order linked dispatch
- Partial and final shipment tracking
- Transporter and shipment references
- Pending dispatch and order closure visibility
Connect packing, shipment and final order completion
Packed-to-dispatched quantity control
Partial shipment tracking
Transporter management
Shipment reference capture
Order-linked document management
Pending dispatch visibility
Export Dispatch Management
Manage the final stage of export orders with complete shipment visibility
Dispatch is the final operational stage of an export order, but it depends on everything that happened before it. Finished quantity, quality clearance, packing, buyer labels, cartons, shipment planning and documentation must all be aligned before goods leave the factory or warehouse.
When dispatch is maintained through separate spreadsheets, transporter calls, packing lists, WhatsApp groups and email threads, teams may lose visibility over what is ready, what has shipped, what is pending and whether the buyer order is actually complete.
Centrio ERP connects dispatch directly with buyer orders, production, packing and shipment records. Users can record dispatch quantities, shipment references, transporter information, supporting documents and remaining balances against the original order.
This helps exporters manage partial shipments, multiple dispatches, pending quantities, transport coordination and final order closure through one connected operational workflow.
The result is better coordination between merchandising, packing, warehouse, logistics, documentation, accounts and management teams.
Connected export dispatch
Move from packed quantity to final shipment with one connected workflow
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Connected order-to-dispatch workflow
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Integrated manufacturing and export modules
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Cloud access for authorized users
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Dispatches linked with original orders
Export dispatch challenges
Why dispatch becomes difficult when packing, logistics and orders are disconnected
Exporters need accurate shipment quantity, packing, transporter and document visibility. Manual records increase the risk of missed balances and shipment errors.
Partial dispatches are difficult to reconcile
One buyer order may ship in multiple lots, trucks, containers or dates without one consolidated dispatch history.
Pending dispatch balance is unclear
Teams may know what has shipped but not the exact quantity still pending against each product or order.
Transporter details are stored outside the order
Vehicle, transporter, LR, shipment or logistics information may remain in messages or separate registers.
Export documents are scattered
Packing lists, invoices, challans, transport documents and shipment references may be stored in different locations.
Order closure happens too early
An order may be marked complete even when some packed or finished quantity remains pending for dispatch.
Shipment status depends on follow-up calls
Merchandising and management teams may need to contact packing or logistics to know current dispatch status.
Buyer-specific shipment instructions are missed
Shipping marks, carton labels, consignee details or routing requirements may not remain visible to dispatch users.
Dispatch records are not connected with packing
Logistics teams may dispatch without a clear system view of available packed quantity.
Multiple warehouses create confusion
Finished goods may be dispatched from more than one warehouse without one combined order-level view.
Returns or failed dispatches are difficult to track
If goods return or a dispatch is cancelled, manual records may not correctly restore pending quantities.
Management lacks final order visibility
Owners may not have a clear live view of ready, packed, dispatched, pending and completed export orders.
Centrio dispatch solution
Connect every dispatch with the buyer order and packed quantity
Centrio helps exporters record and control the final movement of finished goods from packing to shipment completion.
Dispatch against buyer orders
Create dispatch records directly against the relevant sales order and product.
- Buyer order reference
- Product-wise dispatch
- Order quantity
- Packed quantity
- Dispatched quantity
- Pending balance
Control partial shipments
Record multiple dispatches against the same buyer order without losing the remaining balance.
- Multiple dispatch dates
- Partial quantities
- Shipment-wise history
- Remaining quantity
- Final completion
Connect dispatch with packing
Use packed quantity as the operational basis for shipment readiness.
- Ready-to-dispatch quantity
- Packed balance
- Carton references
- Shipment quantity
- Pending packed quantity
Maintain transporter information
Record logistics and vehicle details directly in the dispatch transaction.
- Transporter name
- Vehicle number
- LR or docket reference
- Driver or contact details
- Dispatch date
Record shipment references
Maintain shipment-specific identifiers and logistics references with the order.
- Shipment reference
- Container reference
- Booking reference
- Transport document number
- Dispatch notes
Attach dispatch documents
Keep dispatch and shipment files connected with the relevant order or transaction.
- Packing list
- Invoice
- Delivery challan
- Transport document
- Export shipment file
Monitor pending dispatch
See what quantity remains after each shipment.
- Order quantity
- Packed quantity
- Already dispatched
- Current dispatch
- Remaining balance
Control order completion
Use dispatch balances to determine when an order is operationally complete.
- Partial status
- Pending status
- Fully dispatched status
- Order closure
- Completion history
Support warehouse dispatch
Record dispatch according to stock or packing location where required.
- Warehouse reference
- Location-wise shipment
- Packed stock availability
- Dispatch responsibility
- Location history
Improve buyer shipment visibility
Give internal teams one view of shipment progress without relying on manual consolidation.
- Ready quantity
- Packed quantity
- Dispatched quantity
- Pending quantity
- Shipment history
Improve document traceability
Keep shipment documents connected with the original buyer order and dispatch record.
- Order-linked documents
- Shipment-linked documents
- Transporter references
- Packing references
- Dispatch history
Review dispatch reports
Analyze open, partial, completed and delayed dispatches from connected transactions.
- Pending dispatch report
- Dispatch history
- Order completion report
- Buyer-wise dispatch
- Date-wise shipment report
Connected Centrio modules
Dispatch management connected with your complete export workflow
Dispatch becomes more accurate when it is linked with the same order, production and packing data used by other departments.
Buyer & Customer Management
Product Management
Sales Order Management
Production Planning
Production Updates
Quality Inspection
Finished Goods Visibility
Packing Management
Carton Management
Dispatch Management
Transporter Management
Shipment Reference Management
Document Management
Order Status Management
Payments & Commercial Tracking
Role-Based Access
Operational Reports
Management Dashboard
Packing-to-dispatch workflow
How an export order moves from packed goods to final dispatch in Centrio
Follow the final operational stage of a buyer order from packing readiness to complete shipment.
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Complete production
Record finished quantities against the relevant order and product.
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Complete quality clearance
Identify approved finished quantities available for packing.
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Pack finished goods
Record packed quantities, cartons, labels and buyer packing details.
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Review shipment-ready quantity
Confirm how much packed quantity is available for dispatch.
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Create the dispatch record
Select the buyer order, product, shipment date and quantity being dispatched.
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Add transporter details
Record transporter, vehicle, docket or logistics references.
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Add shipment references
Maintain booking, container, shipment or transport references where relevant.
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Attach supporting documents
Connect packing list, invoice, challan and other shipment files.
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Update dispatched quantity
Reduce the pending dispatch balance by the quantity shipped.
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Repeat for partial shipments
Create additional dispatches until the full order quantity is shipped.
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Review pending balance
Check any quantity still packed or pending against the buyer order.
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Close the order
Mark the order complete only after required quantities are fully dispatched.
Export dispatch software features
Practical dispatch management features for exporters
Centrio helps export teams control shipment quantities, references, documents and pending balances without disconnecting dispatch from the original buyer order.
Buyer-order linked dispatch
Create dispatch records directly against the relevant sales order.
Product-wise dispatch
Record shipment quantity by product or order item.
Packed quantity visibility
Review how much quantity is available for shipment.
Partial dispatch management
Ship one order in multiple quantities or dates.
Multiple dispatch history
Maintain all dispatch transactions against the same order.
Pending dispatch balance
Automatically identify the remaining quantity after shipment records.
Dispatch date tracking
Record actual dispatch dates against shipment transactions.
Transporter management
Maintain transporter information against dispatch records.
Vehicle number tracking
Record vehicle or truck details for factory dispatches.
LR and docket reference
Maintain logistics document references.
Container reference
Record container details where applicable to export shipments.
Booking reference
Store logistics or shipment booking information.
Shipment reference
Maintain internal or external shipment identifiers.
Dispatch notes
Record operational comments against each shipment.
Warehouse reference
Identify the warehouse or location from which goods are dispatched.
Carton-linked dispatch
Connect dispatch with packing and carton information.
Packing list support
Attach or reference the packing list against the dispatch.
Invoice document support
Connect commercial invoice files with shipment records.
Delivery challan support
Maintain dispatch challan references and supporting files.
Transport document attachment
Store transporter or logistics documents with the dispatch.
Order completion status
Identify orders that are partially or fully dispatched.
Dispatch quantity validation
Compare shipment quantity with available packed and order quantities.
Multiple product shipment
Support dispatches containing more than one product where configured.
Buyer-wise dispatch history
Review past shipments by buyer or customer.
Order-wise dispatch history
Review every dispatch against one order.
Date-wise dispatch reports
Analyze shipments by date or period.
Pending shipment reports
Identify orders waiting for full or partial dispatch.
Completed shipment reports
Review orders fully shipped during a selected period.
Transporter-wise reports
Review dispatch activity by transporter.
Warehouse-wise reports
Analyze dispatches by warehouse or location.
Document traceability
Keep shipment documents connected with the relevant transaction.
User-linked dispatches
Identify which authorized user created or updated a dispatch.
Role-based dispatch access
Restrict dispatch functions to authorized users.
Cloud access
Allow authorized logistics and management users to access Centrio remotely.
Order status dashboard
Review packed, partially dispatched and completed orders.
Shipment readiness visibility
Review quantity ready to move from packing to dispatch.
Dispatch exception visibility
Identify orders with pending or mismatched shipment balances.
Export workflow integration
Connect dispatch with production, quality, packing and documents.
Scalable multi-order dispatch
Support growing shipment volumes without separate spreadsheets.
Management dispatch reports
Give management a consolidated view of open and completed shipments.
Dispatch management benefits
Business benefits of connected dispatch management
Better shipment accuracy
Connect dispatch quantities directly with packed and order quantities.
Clear partial shipment history
Maintain every dispatch against one order without losing the remaining balance.
Fewer shipment quantity errors
Compare available packed quantity with the quantity being dispatched.
Better pending-balance visibility
See what quantity remains after every partial dispatch.
Improved logistics coordination
Keep transporter and shipment references in the same operational record.
Better document traceability
Connect packing, invoice and dispatch documents with the order.
Faster order closure
Use dispatch completion to identify when a buyer order is operationally finished.
Reduced spreadsheet dependency
Replace separate shipment trackers with one ERP workflow.
Better buyer communication
Give merchandising teams a clearer shipment status when updating buyers.
Improved management visibility
Review open, partial, completed and delayed dispatches from one system.
Better warehouse coordination
Connect shipment records with location and packed stock information.
Stronger shipment accountability
Maintain user-linked dispatch records and transaction history.
Exporter dispatch use cases
Dispatch workflows for different export businesses
Textile exporters
Manage packed textile products, cartons, partial shipments and export dispatch.
- Buyer-order reference
- Packed quantity
- Carton details
- Shipment quantity
- Pending balance
Home furnishing exporters
Control dispatch of cushions, rugs, throws, curtains, bed linen and related products.
- Product-wise dispatch
- Buyer packing references
- Multiple cartons
- Partial shipment
- Order completion
Garment exporters
Manage style, size, carton and shipment quantities against export orders.
- Style-wise shipment
- Size-wise quantity
- Carton references
- Transport details
- Pending quantities
Rug exporters
Track roll, folded, bale or carton dispatch for rugs and carpets.
- Size-wise quantities
- Packing units
- Shipment lots
- Container references
- Dispatch history
Handicraft exporters
Manage mixed-product shipment quantities, cartons and transport records.
- Multiple SKUs
- Carton-wise packing
- Partial dispatches
- Transport documents
- Order closure
Merchant exporters
Coordinate dispatch across multiple vendors, factories and warehouses.
- Supplier shipment readiness
- Warehouse dispatch
- Order consolidation
- Document tracking
- Buyer shipment status
Manufacturing exporters
Connect production and packing output directly with final shipment activity.
- Finished quantity
- QC clearance
- Packing readiness
- Dispatch quantity
- Pending balance
Multi-location exporters
Review dispatch activity across more than one warehouse or unit.
- Location-wise dispatch
- Warehouse reference
- Order-level consolidation
- Shipment history
- Management reporting
Manual dispatch vs Centrio
Why exporters move from shipment spreadsheets to connected dispatch software
Manual shipment trackers can record dispatches, but they often remain disconnected from packing, order quantities and live shipment balances.
| Dispatch area | Excel, registers and messages | Centrio ERP |
|---|---|---|
| Order reference | Shipment tracker maintained separately | Dispatch linked directly with the sales order |
| Packed quantity | Checked manually with packing team | Visible in the connected workflow |
| Partial dispatch | Maintained through separate rows or sheets | Multiple dispatches linked with one order |
| Pending balance | Calculated manually | Derived from order and dispatch transactions |
| Transporter information | Stored in calls, messages or registers | Captured in the dispatch record |
| Shipment references | Stored in separate logistics files | Connected with the shipment transaction |
| Documents | Scattered across folders and emails | Connected with the relevant dispatch |
| Order completion | Decided manually | Reviewed against actual dispatch balance |
| Management reporting | Requires consolidation | Generated from connected shipment records |
Dispatch software implementation
Set up a practical export dispatch workflow
Map your current packing-to-dispatch process
Identify how goods move from finished packing to transporter handover.
Define dispatch fields
Select required order, transporter, shipment, warehouse and document information.
Connect packing with dispatch
Define how packed quantity becomes available for shipment.
Define partial shipment rules
Set how multiple dispatches reduce the order's pending balance.
Define mandatory documents
Identify packing list, invoice, challan and other required shipment files.
Set order closure logic
Define when an order should be considered fully dispatched.
Create user roles
Assign dispatch, logistics, warehouse and management access.
Configure reports
Select pending, partial, completed and transporter-wise reporting.
Train dispatch users
Train packing, warehouse, logistics and management teams.
Start with selected live orders
Validate the dispatch workflow before expanding across all shipments.
Dispatch software explained
What is dispatch management software for exporters?
Dispatch management software for exporters is a digital system used to record and control the final movement of finished goods from the factory or warehouse to the buyer's shipment process.
It connects buyer orders, packed quantities, shipment references, transporter information, dispatch documents and pending balances.
When dispatch software is integrated with manufacturing ERP, logistics teams can work from the same order and packing data already used by production and warehouse teams.
Core dispatch activities
- Shipment readiness
- Packed quantity verification
- Partial dispatches
- Transporter records
- Shipment references
- Dispatch documents
- Pending balance
- Order completion
Packing and dispatch
Connect packed quantity directly with shipment quantity
Dispatch should start from the quantity that is actually packed and ready to leave the warehouse.
If packing and dispatch are maintained separately, logistics teams may accidentally ship more than is packed or fail to identify packed goods still waiting for shipment.
Centrio connects the final packing stage with dispatch so users can review shipment-ready quantities before creating a dispatch.
Packing-to-dispatch visibility
- Finished quantity
- QC-cleared quantity
- Packed quantity
- Dispatched quantity
- Pending packed quantity
- Pending order quantity
Partial shipments
Manage partial and multiple dispatches against one buyer order
Export orders are often dispatched in multiple lots because production, packing, vessel bookings or buyer instructions may require staggered shipments.
A dispatch system should keep every partial shipment connected with the same order and automatically maintain the remaining balance.
Centrio allows multiple dispatch transactions against the original buyer order so the team can see what has already shipped and what remains pending.
Partial dispatch information
- Original order quantity
- Packed quantity
- Previous dispatch quantity
- Current dispatch quantity
- Cumulative dispatched quantity
- Remaining balance
- Dispatch date
- Shipment reference
Transport coordination
Maintain transporter and logistics details with every dispatch
Transport information should remain connected with the actual shipment transaction rather than being stored only in messages or paper registers.
Centrio can maintain transporter name, vehicle details, LR or docket reference, shipment notes and dispatch date with the order.
This gives warehouse, logistics and management teams one place to review dispatch movement.
Transport information
- Transporter
- Vehicle number
- Driver or contact
- LR or docket
- Dispatch date
- Warehouse
- Shipment notes
Dispatch documentation
Keep shipment documents connected with the order
Export dispatch usually requires several supporting files and references. These may include a packing list, commercial invoice, delivery challan, transport receipt and shipment instructions.
When documents are maintained separately from the operational dispatch, teams may struggle to find the correct version or connect a file with the correct shipment.
Centrio can keep relevant documents linked with the buyer order and dispatch transaction.
Common dispatch documents
- Packing list
- Commercial invoice
- Delivery challan
- Transport receipt
- Container reference
- Booking reference
- Shipping instructions
- Supporting export documents
Order closure
Close export orders only after shipment quantities are reconciled
An export order should not be considered operationally complete merely because production or packing is finished.
The dispatch balance must also be reconciled so management knows whether all required goods have actually left the factory or warehouse.
Centrio helps distinguish packed, partially dispatched, fully dispatched and pending orders.
Order completion checks
- Ordered quantity
- Finished quantity
- Packed quantity
- Dispatched quantity
- Pending dispatch
- Open documentation
- Final shipment status
Multi-location dispatch
Manage dispatch from multiple warehouses or manufacturing units
Exporters may hold finished stock across different factories, warehouses or consolidation locations.
Centrio can be configured to record the relevant dispatch location so management can review shipment activity by warehouse while keeping the buyer-order view connected.
This is useful for exporters coordinating production and shipment across multiple operating locations.
Multi-location controls
- Warehouse reference
- Location-wise packed stock
- Location-wise dispatch
- Buyer-order consolidation
- Location-wise reports
Shipment traceability
Trace every shipment back to the buyer order
Dispatch traceability helps exporters answer which products shipped, when they shipped, how much was dispatched, which transporter handled the movement and which documents supported the shipment.
Because Centrio links dispatch with order and packing records, shipment history stays connected with the operational workflow.
This improves internal accountability and makes buyer-status follow-up easier.
Dispatch traceability dimensions
- Buyer
- Sales order
- Product
- Packed quantity
- Dispatch date
- Transporter
- Shipment reference
- Warehouse
- Documents
Dispatch reporting
Turn shipment transactions into actionable dispatch reports
Connected dispatch data allows management to identify open shipments, partial dispatches, fully completed orders and transporter activity without manually combining spreadsheets.
Reports can help merchandising, logistics and management teams focus on orders that are still waiting for shipment.
The most useful dispatch reports depend on the exporter’s products, shipment volume and logistics process.
Useful dispatch reports
- Pending dispatch report
- Partial dispatch report
- Completed dispatch report
- Buyer-wise dispatch report
- Order-wise dispatch history
- Date-wise dispatch report
- Transporter-wise dispatch report
- Warehouse-wise dispatch report
Dispatch user access
Give dispatch and logistics teams controlled ERP access
Dispatch users need access to relevant buyer orders, packing quantities, shipment fields and dispatch documents.
They may not need access to every commercial, production or administrative module.
Centrio role-based access allows manufacturers and exporters to provide logistics teams with the required operational visibility while protecting unrelated information.
Typical dispatch user access
- Order reference
- Product information
- Packed quantity
- Carton information
- Dispatch creation
- Transporter details
- Shipment documents
- Dispatch reports
Why Centrio ERP
Why use Centrio for export dispatch management
Centrio does not treat dispatch as an isolated logistics register. Shipment activity is connected with the same buyer order, product, quality and packing records used by the rest of the manufacturing workflow.
This helps exporters maintain more accurate partial shipment balances, document traceability and order completion status.
The system can be configured according to your packing units, shipment process, warehouses, transporter information and user roles.
A personalized demonstration can be based on one real export order and its packing-to-dispatch workflow.
Centrio dispatch advantages
- Buyer-order linked dispatch
- Packed-to-dispatched quantity control
- Partial shipment management
- Pending balance visibility
- Transporter and shipment references
- Document traceability
- Role-based access
- Connected dispatch reports
Export Dispatch Software FAQs
Frequently asked questions about dispatch management software for exporters
Common questions from exporters evaluating digital shipment, transporter, document and order-completion workflows.
What is dispatch management software for exporters?
It is software used to manage shipment readiness, dispatched quantities, transporter details, shipment references, documents, pending balances and order completion.
Can Centrio connect dispatch with buyer orders?
Yes. Dispatch records can be created against the relevant sales order and product.
Can Centrio manage partial dispatches?
Yes. Multiple dispatches can be recorded against the same order while maintaining the remaining balance.
Can dispatch be connected with packed quantity?
Yes. Packed quantity can be used as the operational basis for shipment readiness and dispatch validation.
Can Centrio show pending dispatch quantity?
Yes. Remaining quantity can be reviewed after previous and current dispatch transactions.
Can one order have multiple shipment dates?
Yes. Each partial dispatch can have its own date and shipment information.
Can transporter details be recorded?
Yes. Transporter, vehicle, docket, LR or related logistics information can be stored with the dispatch.
Can vehicle numbers be recorded?
Yes. Vehicle details can be maintained for applicable dispatches.
Can LR or docket references be stored?
Yes. Logistics and transport references can be maintained against shipment records.
Can container references be stored?
Yes. Container or shipment references can be recorded where applicable.
Can packing lists be attached?
Relevant packing and shipment documents can be linked with the dispatch workflow.
Can invoices be connected with dispatch?
Commercial invoice files or references can be maintained according to the configured document workflow.
Can delivery challans be connected with dispatch?
Yes. Dispatch challan references and files can be maintained.
Can dispatch documents be stored against an order?
Yes. Supporting shipment documents can remain connected with the relevant order or dispatch.
Can dispatch be managed by product?
Yes. Product-wise shipment quantity can be recorded against the buyer order.
Can multiple products be included in one dispatch?
The dispatch workflow can be configured according to the shipment structure and order requirements.
Can Centrio manage multiple warehouses?
The system can be configured for multiple dispatch locations or warehouses according to implementation scope.
Can warehouse information be recorded with dispatch?
Yes. The relevant location or warehouse can be maintained where required.
Can Centrio show fully dispatched orders?
Yes. Orders can be reviewed according to partial, pending or fully dispatched status.
Can Centrio prevent early order closure?
The workflow can use dispatch balances and completion checks to support controlled order closure.
Can cancelled dispatches be corrected?
Dispatch correction requirements can be handled according to the configured transaction-control process.
Can returned goods be tracked?
Return or reverse-dispatch workflows can be reviewed during implementation according to company requirements.
Can buyer-wise dispatch reports be generated?
Yes. Dispatch activity can be reviewed by buyer, order, date and other configured dimensions.
Can transporter-wise reports be generated?
Yes. Transporter-related dispatch reports can be included in reporting requirements.
Can date-wise shipment reports be generated?
Yes. Dispatches can be reviewed by date or selected reporting period.
Can pending dispatch reports be generated?
Yes. Open and partially dispatched orders can be reviewed through pending dispatch reporting.
Can completed shipment reports be generated?
Yes. Fully dispatched orders can be reviewed separately.
Can different dispatch users have separate logins?
Yes. Individual users can receive role-based access according to responsibility.
Can owners review dispatch remotely?
Authorized users can access Centrio through compatible internet-connected devices.
Can dispatch users see only relevant modules?
Yes. Role-based access can limit users to relevant operational modules.
Is Centrio suitable for textile exporters?
Yes. Centrio can support textile, home furnishing, garment, rug and related manufacturing exporters.
Is Centrio suitable for merchant exporters?
Yes. It can support businesses coordinating shipment activity across suppliers, factories and warehouses.
Can dispatch be connected with quality clearance?
The ERP workflow can distinguish approved finished quantities before packing and shipment.
Can Centrio connect packing and dispatch?
Yes. Packing and dispatch are designed to work as connected operational stages.
Can we configure our own shipment fields?
Required shipment fields and workflow requirements can be reviewed during implementation.
Is a personalized dispatch demo available?
Yes. The demo can be configured around your current export order, packing and shipment workflow.
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