BearTracks Features

The BearTracks Receiving & Distribution Module is the core module for BearTracks. It's capabilities fall into three areas.

Receiving features of the Receiving & Distribution Module

Industrial-strength mail center application
Web-based technology for easy deployment
Choice of data entry methods: desktop, PDA, automated sorter integration, carrier import
Barcode scanning and dockside reconciliation with the carrier
Capture of X-ray and other security inspections
Employee database integration with lookups for inbound packages
Differentiation between addressee and intended recipient
Automatic assignment of the item to a delivery route
Dropdown lists, standard defaults and user-defined fields
Capture purchase order and asset information
Easy deliveries of multiple items & multiple deliveries to the same recipient
Alerts triggered on tracking number, addressee or sender
Optional email notification of shipment arrival

Maximum accountability via completely configurable workflows, variable by site or location
Complete electronic delivery manifest with detailed item information sortable by route, building, mailstop, recipient, priority, etc.
Captures a scan, status and signature for any number of workflow steps using handheld delivery devices
Records all delivery actions (both deliveries and attempts)
Wireless synchronization for handheld devices
Secure delivery option
Tracks all events for cost allocation and performance management purposes

Flexible search, retrieval and proof of delivery for couriers and mail clerks
Web-based display of delivery information for end-users
Automatic email generation customizable by event and package type
End user or mail center user input of special handling instructions and reliable update of relevant package records
Wide selection of standard reports for day-to-day operations
Charge back services to departments based on services actually delivered