Automated CMR Transport Document Generation from Warehouse Scan Data
Year
2021
Industry
Logistics
Client
Lidl
Overview
I developed a system to automatically generate CMR transport documents using scanned warehouse data and a cloud database. The goal was to reduce manual data entry, prevent document errors, and speed up transport preparation for office staff.
The challenge
In warehouse operations, pallet HU numbers were scanned during loading.
Transport documents (CMR) were created manually, which could cause:
Typing errors
Incorrect article numbers
Mismatched shipment data
Time-consuming document preparation
The company needed a more reliable and automated workflow that connects scanned data directly to transport documentation.
My solution
I built a formula-based spreadsheet system connected to a centralized cloud database.
When pallet HU numbers are scanned, the data is automatically inserted into a structured workflow.
The system validates each entry, including:
Article number format check (10-digit validation)
Duplicate detection
Matching scanned items with expected shipment data
If any issue appears, it is flagged for review.
After validation, the system combines scanned data with cloud database information such as:
Receiver details
Pallet type
Planning date
Truck number
Transport configuration
The workflow then automatically calculates:
Total handling units
Pallet counts
Shipment totals
Once everything is confirmed, a complete CMR transport document is generated with all required information.
The result
The company received a faster and more reliable document generation process.
Main results:
Reduced manual data entry
Fewer document errors
Automatic validation of scanned items
Faster CMR preparation
Consistent and auditable transport documents
The system connects warehouse scanning directly with office documentation in one automated workflow.
System type :
Logistics Automation • Document Generation • Data Validation
Role :
Workflow Design • Data Validation Logic • Document Automation
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Key features
Automated import of scanned warehouse item data
Formula-based validation of article and IAN formats
Duplicate and error flagging for operator review
Automatic handling unit and pallet count calculation
Integration with cloud-based reference data (receiver, planning, transport)
Automated generation of CMR transport documents
Reduced manual input and document errors
Tags :
Logistics Automation,Warehouse Systems,Document Generation,Data Validation,Excel Automation,Transport Management
