Every movement through your warehouse follows the same 5-stage pipeline. Below is a complete walkthrough of both inbound and outbound flows.
Every stage has an undo button — mistakes can be corrected at any point.
Create a booking with the container number, expected delivery date, customer, and product lines. Attach the PDF packing list — CM4 auto-scans it to pre-populate product lines.
When the container paperwork is processed, operators confirm each product line — checking quantities, adding batch numbers, and assigning stock locations.
When the vehicle arrives, operators mark it as Arrived. CM4 timestamps the arrival, and an Arrival Gate Pass is automatically printed with driver, haulier, and vehicle registration.
Stock is moved from the container into the warehouse. CM4 updates live inventory instantly — each product's quantity added to its assigned location.
Notes are added, the movement is marked complete, and a customer portal link is generated. The customer receives an email with a secure link to their outturn report — no login needed.
Create a collection booking with the delivery address, product lines, and quantities required. Attach a PDF collection note — CM4 auto-scans it for the delivery address.
A picking list is generated showing product descriptions, bay locations, quantities, batch numbers, and checkboxes. For multi-drop loads, the lorry loading diagram is included.
When the collection vehicle arrives, operators enter the driver, haulier, and vehicle registration details. For multi-drop loads, delivery stops are ordered here.
Once picking is complete, stock is atomically deducted from the warehouse. CM4 updates live inventory instantly — quantities removed from their assigned locations.
A Collection Gate Pass is automatically printed for the departing vehicle, including the multi-drop load plan if applicable. The customer receives their collection report via a secure email link.
When a lorry carries multiple collections to different delivery stops, CM4 automatically calculates the load order — last delivery loads first at the back — and generates a visual lorry diagram showing exactly how to build the load.
Last delivery = load first at the back. CM4 calculates this automatically.
When a container is stocked-in or a collection is completed, CM4 generates a secure portal link and emails it to the customer. No login required.
Container stocked-in or collection dispatched
Customer receives a secure, unique link
Customer sees their outturn or collection report — no login needed
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