Smooth cross-docking
CMRs, delivery notes and ASN comparisons in real time: Anna checks your cross-dock documents fully automatically – faster, error-free and around the clock.
Does this sound familiar to you?
These cross-dock hurdles cost time and nerves every day
Cross-docking is a highly efficient method – if everything runs smoothly. But in reality, things often look different:
- CMR consignment notes arrive late or incomplete
- Delivery notes have to be checked and reconciled manually
- ASN data does not match the documents received
- Every discrepancy blocks the ramp, delays reloading and throws the schedule into disarray
The result: Your specialists are busy with checking tasks instead of value-adding activities. And while lorries wait for clearance, entire supply chains come to a standstill.
How Anna takes the pressure off your team - step by step to automated cross-docking
While your consignment is still arriving at the gate, Anna is already at work
It reads, understands and processes incoming cross-dock documents fully automatically - without anyone having to intervene.
It compares CMRs, delivery notes and other transport documents with the ASN data stored in the TMS. If the consignment numbers, quantities and weights are correct, the comparison is completed in seconds – and the release is sent directly back to the system.
For well-known carriers with standard CMRs, this process often runs completely "in the dark" - without any manual checks.
If information is missing or values deviate, Anna gets specific:
“Weight according to CMR 2% above ASN specification – is that within the tolerance range?”
By asking specific questions like this, she minimises the amount of checking required – and helps your team to focus on the real exceptions.
Result: Anna processes over 70% of cases automatically from day one.
And the better it knows your tolerances and special rules, the more it takes over – up to 90 % of documents can be processed fully automatically.
What Anna can do - and how you can benefit from it
Anna is more than just a smart algorithm. She has specific skills that will noticeably speed up your cross-docking process.
Document classification
Anna automatically recognises whether it is a CMR, delivery note or forwarding order - even with mixed scans or poor originals.
Data extraction at logistics level
It reads consignment numbers, weights, quantities and references precisely - even with handwritten notes or stamps.
Synchronisation with TMS and WMS data
Anna compares all relevant information with your system data - intelligently, rule-based and traceable.
System integration without media discontinuity
Anna transfers processed data directly to your TMS or WMS - without any manual copy & paste.
Human-in-the-loop for special cases
If something is not clear, Anna asks for specific feedback - and learns continuously.
Anna is not just any tool – she is your virtual clerk for everything to do with logistics documents. She reads, understands and processes your delivery notes, invoices and customs documents in the same way as an experienced employee would – only faster.
Anna adapts to your processes, not the other way round. Whether via API or with Anna’s dashboard – she is ready to go in just a few days and reliably takes care of your paperwork. Every day. Around the clock.
Your advantage: More speed, less effort, maximum control
With Anna at your side, Cross-Dock finally becomes as efficient as it should be. The most important effects at a glance:
Dramatically shorter cycle times
Consignments are processed in just a few minutes - no more manual checks required.
Consistent quality with every process
Your business rules are applied reliably - without fatigue or errors.
Scalability without staff expansion
Your process remains stable even during volume peaks - Anna simply grows with you.