manual
general
the overall usage
the roles
easy and free to use
The process
The client process
The supplier process
The carrier process
How To
create or search a Hub Order
create or search a Project
create or search a Product
upload a file
before you dive in
there are a few things that you should know or understand; the principles (fundaments) of the Q-platform.
The overall usage
Using Q-hubs requires additional information to be provided for proper use. When transport orders are created, the delivery address will be the selected Q-hub, but this is not the final destination. Since most deliveries are to inner-city addresses, an extra address must be included.
Additionally, the delivery date at the Q-hub may differ from the final inner-city delivery date, as we only deliver the products needed for that day.
Lastly, your inner-city deliveries will be "cross-docked" – meaning only the items required for a specific project and delivery date will be grouped and delivered.
We may also need to include your requested added services, such as composite articles, to your delivery.
there are 2 delivery addresses and more
tell us in the Hub order
we cover the whole logistics supply chain
pick the right role
the roles
In the Q-portal, there are several distinct roles, each with its own specific responsibilities. You can take on multiple roles or even switch between them.
The roles are:
CLIENT:
A client is a party that places orders and provides instructions to the supplier regarding delivery locations and schedules. For example, a construction company ordering bricks from a supplier for delivery to a building site. In this case, the construction company is the client, and the brick company is the supplier.
SHIPPER:
A shipper is a company that needs to transport products. They either have a contract with a carrier or arrange for one to handle the collection and delivery.
CARRIER:
A carrier is a company that specializes in collecting and delivering goods as part of its business.
Role Switching or Combining Roles:
- A shipper may operate its own transportation, in which case it also serves as the carrier.
- A client may hold inventory or own equipment that needs to be transported. In this situation, the client is also acting as a shipper. If the client uses their own transport, they also take on the role of carrier.
easy
free to use
Using the Q-platform is simple. You can opt to use the platform manually, which is recommended for occasional orders to access the Q-hubs.
Clients must provide their Hub code to ensure proper handling of deliveries at the Hub.
Shippers (product suppliers) should create transport orders as usual. The client will supply the Q-Hub address for delivery, along with the Hub code.
There's no need to create transport orders twice (unless you prefer to); we will forward the order to the carrier of your choice. You can also log in to our Q-TMS to track all logistics until the delivery reaches the Hub.
Carriers don't need to take any additional action. We will notify you of new orders via your preferred method (email, Excel, or TMS integration).
one-time-fee
Integration
If you frequently need access to Q-hubs, you can integrate the Q-platform with your business software.
We offer predefined integrations (XML, API) for various software types. Clients can integrate their ordering systems (ERP, accounting) or even BIM with the platform.
Suppliers can also connect their ERP, accounting, and/or TMS systems to the Q-platform. This integration applies to all logistic movements. To automatically receive Hub codes from clients, suppliers need to integrate with the client’s ordering system (ERP, accounting).
Carriers can integrate seamlessly. We use the OTM system and offer standard APIs for the most common TMS solutions.
from 99,00/month
Full TMS Integration
We offer a fully integrated solution for all users, allowing you to manage all logistics movements through our TMS—not just deliveries to Q-hubs, but also logistics for your existing clients and non-hub transport.
This solution includes additional features such as full fleet management, driver control, and more.
It can replace your current TMS, starting at €99.00/month
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the logistic chain
simplified
the client orders at the supplier like always be adds a Q-hub as delivery address
The client makes a Hub order to tell Q what to do with ordered product.
supplier
The supplier, aka shipper, will continue to ship the ordered products to the Q-hub, as this is the delivery address requested by the client.
carrier
the carrier will transport the products to the Q-hub
hub
the Q-hub will warehouse the products and use the associated hub order to group them with possible other products to be delivered at the requested project and date. Emission-free!
the client process
can be integrated with your order system, BIM or ERP system(please ask)
manual use
projects
create (inner city) projects
this will be the inner-city delivery address of your choice. The chosen Hub will be the initial delivery address.
products
create (choose) products
this will be the products that you will order at the supplier and also can use to create composite articles (bouwpaketten)
hub order
composite
create composite
products, (not obligatory)
tell us which articles are joined as 1 article and will be delivered as 1
uploadable as excel or csv file
downloadable as excel file
purchase
create purchase orders
NOT OBLIGATORY
create automatically purchase orders from you Hub orders.
These can be handled
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manually
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integrated with your ordering system
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or downloaded or printed
client portal
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overview all projects
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overview all products
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overview all composite products
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overview all shipper transportorders (to your orders)
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overview all logistic movements and ETA's of related carriers
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Overview Hub deliveries and ETA'soverview
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Stock position on Hub/per hub
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overview invoices agreements
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and more
the supplier process
the supplier process
can be integrated with your order system or ERP system
(please ask)
ASN
send a ASN (Advance Shipping Notices)
if your system has the ability to send ASN's, you are ready to go!
TO's
create transport order
just like any standard transport order while adding your clients Hub order number.
We will have the transport orders prepared for you; just add the shipping date and choose the carrier
automatically synced with
our AND your chosen carriers Transport Management System
the carrier process
supplier portal
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overview all orders to hubs
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overview all orders per client
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overview all shipper transport orders
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connection to your TMS if applicable
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access to Q-TMS
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overview all logistic movements and ETA's of related carriers
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Overview Hub deliveries, delivery feedback.
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overview Stock position on Hub/per hub if not subject to order (your stock not owned by client yet)
this can be easily integrated into your TMS by the OTM (OpenTripModel. Most API's are available.
the carrier process
TO's
transport order
you will receive (either manual or synced with you TMS) a transport order. We use the OpenTripModel.
delivery as in order
your deliver to the chosen Q-Hub as it is your delivery address.
We can add docking station numbers and time slots.
carrier portal
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connection to your TMS if applicable
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access to Q-TMS
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overview all logistic movements and ETA's of related carriers
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Overview Hub deliveries, delivery feedback.
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agreements