Client Billing & Reporting

Accurate invoices and activity reports reach clients on time, every month, without the manual scramble.

58 hrs
Time saved/month
5
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About This Automation

Client billing and reporting in warehousing operations requires extracting shipment data, calculating charges, and creating invoices manually across multiple systems. Manual data entry, calculation errors, and multi-day invoice delays frustrate clients and strain finance staff.

Automation extracts shipment records, applies rate cards, generates invoices and detailed reports, and sends them to clients in a single workflow. Invoices arrive on time, errors drop to near zero, and staff focus on exceptions and client relationships.

Key features
Extract shipment records automatically from warehouse management systems and consolidate by client
Apply rate cards and calculate per-client charges without manual formulas or data entry
Generate invoices in accounting software with all line items and amounts pre-filled
Create detailed shipment reports as PDFs and attach them to invoices
Send invoices and reports to clients via email on the same day as period close
Track billing activity and flag unpaid invoices for follow-up

How The Automation Works

The full workflow, from trigger to completion.

1. Billing Period Closestrigger

The automation is triggered on the first day of the month or on a scheduled date when the billing period closes and all shipments are recorded in the warehouse system.

2. Extract and Consolidate Shipment Data

The automation pulls all completed shipments from the warehouse management system API and consolidates them into a structured dataset, grouping by client and service type.

3. Calculate Charges Using Rate Card

An intelligent applies the stored rate card to each shipment, calculating per-client charges based on weight, distance, service level, and any surcharges or discounts.

4. Create Invoices

The automation creates a new invoice for each client, populating line items, quantities, amounts, and payment terms automatically.

5. Generate Detailed Client Reports

The automation generates a detailed shipment report for each client as a PDF, listing every shipment, charge, and total for the billing period.

6. Send Invoices and Reports via Email

The automation sends each invoice and its accompanying report to the client, with a personalised message and payment instructions.

7. Log Billing Activity and Set Reminders

The automation records invoice send dates, amounts, and client details log and creates follow-up reminders for unpaid invoices after 30 days.

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Estimated Time Saving
58hrs/month
Process pain:8.2/10
Mapped by:5 Companies

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