Procurement & Sourcing Automation

From Arrival to GRN—Fully Automated, Zero Disputes

The Challenge

Whether you're receiving produce from farmers, raw materials from suppliers, or goods from vendors—manual receiving processes are slow, error-prone, and breed disputes.

  • Manual weighment and data entry leading to errors, fraud risks, and slow throughput
  • Quality checks bottleneck—operators waiting for approvals, suppliers waiting for confirmation
  • Delayed GRN generation causing inventory discrepancies and accounting lag
  • Disputes over quantities from lack of transparency in weight, quality, and acceptance
  • No real-time visibility into receiving status across multiple locations
  • ERP disconnect—manual data transfer creates delays and reconciliation headaches
  • Supplier dissatisfaction from opaque processes and slow receiving operations

You need instant, automated receiving with zero-touch GRN—transparency that eliminates disputes.

The IoTReady Procurement Automation Solution

Scan, weigh, approve—all in seconds. Fully automated receiving that eliminates errors and accelerates operations

1. Automated Weighment & Scanning

Barcode/QR scanning identifies crate or lot. Weight scale automatically captures quantity. No manual data entry—operator focuses on quality, not paperwork.

2. Instant Quality Checks

Mobile app shows operator green/red light based on quality assessment. Simple, visual feedback—accept or reject in seconds. Quality issues trigger alerts to supervisors.

3. Zero-Touch GRN Generation

Accepted goods instantly create GRN in your ERP (SAP, Zoho, ERPNext, etc.). No waiting, no manual transfer, no reconciliation—real-time inventory updates.

4. Automated Payout Processing Coming Soon

Farmer or supplier payout automatically triggered based on accepted quantity and agreed rates. Payment transparency eliminates disputes and builds trust.

5. Multi-Location Visibility

Central dashboard shows receiving status across all procurement hubs, warehouses, and collection centers. Track throughput, identify bottlenecks, monitor quality trends in real-time.

6. Supplier Portal

Farmers and suppliers access real-time status of their deliveries, view acceptance history, and track payment processing. Full transparency reduces call center load and builds supplier loyalty.

Technologies That Power the System

Industrial-grade hardware meets intelligent software for fast, accurate, and transparent procurement

📱 Mobile App for Operators

Purpose: Quality checks, visual green/red light feedback, alert acknowledgment

Platforms: Android tablets and smartphones

Key Feature: Works offline—syncs when connectivity returns

🏷️ Barcode & QR Scanning

Purpose: Instant crate/lot identification, supplier tracking

Hardware: Handheld or fixed scanners integrated with weighment stations

Key Feature: Pre-printed or dynamically generated codes for suppliers

⚖️ Industrial Weight Scales

Purpose: Accurate quantity measurement at receiving

Integration: Direct integration via serial/USB—auto-capture weight without operator input

Key Feature: Calibrated scales with traceability for compliance

🔗 ERP Integration

Purpose: Real-time GRN creation, inventory updates, receiving records

Systems Supported: SAP, Zoho, ERPNext, Tally, custom APIs

Key Feature: Bidirectional sync—pull supplier data, push receiving records

How It Works: From Arrival to GRN in Minutes

Typical Workflow

📦 Step 1: Supplier Arrival

Supplier arrives with goods at receiving dock. Each lot has a pre-printed barcode or QR code linked to the purchase order and supplier profile.

🔍 Step 2: Scan & Weigh

Operator scans the lot barcode. Items are placed on integrated weight scale. System automatically captures:

  • Supplier ID and lot details
  • Accurate weight measurement
  • Timestamp of receiving
  • Purchase order linkage

✅ Step 3: Quality Check

Operator performs quality inspection based on your SOPs. System provides instant feedback:

  • Green Light: Quality acceptable—system automatically accepts lot
  • Red Light: Quality issues detected—lot rejected with reason code, supervisor notified

📄 Step 4: Instant GRN Generation

For accepted lots, system automatically:

  • Creates GRN in ERP with weight, supplier, and timestamp
  • Updates inventory in real-time
  • Sends confirmation notification to supplier
  • Records complete receiving audit trail

Result: What used to take 30-45 minutes of manual paperwork now completes in under 2 minutes—supplier gets confirmation instantly, inventory is updated in real-time, and quantity disputes are eliminated.

Use Cases Across Industries

Procurement automation delivers value wherever you're receiving goods from external suppliers

🥬 Food & Agriculture

Use Case: Receiving fresh produce from farmers, milk from dairies, meat from processors

Key Benefits: Quality traceability, cold chain compliance, supplier transparency, faster receiving throughput

Industries: Grocery chains, food processors, dairy cooperatives, agricultural collection centers

🏭 Manufacturing

Use Case: Receiving raw materials from suppliers, components from vendors

Key Benefits: Quality gate automation, inventory accuracy, vendor performance tracking, faster cycle times

Industries: Automotive, electronics, FMCG, heavy machinery

💊 Pharmaceuticals

Use Case: Receiving active ingredients, excipients, packaging materials from suppliers

Key Benefits: Regulatory compliance (GMP/cGMP), batch-level traceability, quality documentation, audit trails

Compliance: FDA, WHO-GMP, ISO 13485

📦 Retail & E-commerce

Use Case: Receiving inventory from vendors, returns processing, marketplace seller receiving

Key Benefits: Faster receiving throughput, accurate inventory counts, vendor compliance tracking, returns automation

Scale: Supports high-volume distribution centers and fulfillment centers

Why IoTReady for Procurement Automation?

⚡ Rapid Deployment

Pre-built integrations with popular ERPs and weight scale models. Most deployments go live in 2-4 weeks across multiple locations.

🔧 Customizable Workflows

Every business has unique receiving processes. Our system adapts to your workflows, approval hierarchies, and quality checks—not the other way around.

📊 Real-Time Analytics

Track receiving throughput, quality trends, supplier performance, and payment processing across all locations. Identify bottlenecks and optimize operations.

🤝 Built for Scale

Whether you're managing 5 collection centers or 500 receiving locations, our cloud platform scales seamlessly. Centralized control with local autonomy.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to deploy procurement automation?
For the first location: 1-2 weeks to install weighing scales and scanners, configure workflows, integrate with ERP, and train operators. For additional sites: ~15 minutes per machine using the proven configuration. The first site takes time to align everything correctly, then subsequent deployments are rapid.
Does this work with our existing weighing scales?
Yes. Our IoT devices connect to any industrial scale with RS232/USB interface—Essae, Clonet, Avery Weigh-Tronix, and other brands. Weight data captured automatically without manual reading. If you're buying new scales, we can recommend compatible models or provide integrated solutions.
How does ERP integration work?
Bidirectional integration with SAP, Zoho, ERPNext, Tally, Oracle via REST APIs or database connectors. System pulls supplier data and PO details from ERP, validates receiving against POs, then automatically creates GRN with weights, quality checks, and timestamps. Zero manual data entry. See our ERP integration pages for technical details.
Can we print labels automatically?
Yes. Integrated thermal label printing with Zebra, TVS, Honeywell, Sato, Argox, TSC, and any thermal printer with an RS232 or USB port. Labels auto-print after acceptance with supplier info, weight, batch number, timestamp, and barcode. Labels link physical goods to digital records for complete traceability downstream. Supports paper, vinyl, and transparent labels.
What happens if quality check fails?
System gives operator red light and blocks acceptance. Rejected lots logged with rejection reason and photos. Supervisor notified immediately. Supplier sees rejection status in real-time via supplier portal. Complete audit trail for dispute resolution and supplier performance tracking.
Does this work for farmer collection centers?
Absolutely. Perfect for agricultural procurement—fruits, vegetables, milk, grains. Farmers arrive with produce, weigh on scale with QR-coded lot, instant quality check via mobile app, acceptance triggers payout processing. Zomato uses this for fresh produce procurement with instant farmer visibility.
Can suppliers track their deliveries?
Yes. Supplier portal provides real-time visibility into delivery status, acceptance/rejection history, payment processing, and historical performance. Reduces phone calls to your receiving team. Builds supplier trust through transparency.
What's the typical time savings?
Receiving operations that took 30-45 minutes per lot now complete in under 2 minutes. Zero manual data entry to ERP. 50% faster billing cycle from instant GRN generation. Supplier confirmation instant vs. hours/days delay. ROI typically within 3-6 months from labor savings and faster cash flow.
How scalable is the platform?
Handles multiple collection centers and receiving docks from central dashboard. Works for small operations (5-10 lots/day) or high-volume procurement (1000s of lots/day). BigBasket: procurement across 40+ sourcing centers. Scales with your business—add locations without platform limitations.
What about compliance and audit trails?
Complete audit trail: who accepted what, when, at what weight, with which quality checks. Photos and timestamps immutable. Supports FSSAI, ISO, and GMP compliance for food, pharma, and regulated industries. All data encrypted and role-based access controlled.

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