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Delivery Note Features for Professional Shipping

Create delivery notes (delivery challans) that accompany shipments, track deliveries, provide proof of receipt, and convert to invoices after confirmation.

What is a Delivery Note?

A Delivery Note (also called Delivery Challan) is a document that accompanies goods during shipment. It lists what's being delivered, proves the customer received it, and serves as confirmation before invoicing.

Includes:

  • • Items being delivered
  • • Quantities & descriptions
  • • Delivery address
  • • Signature space (proof of receipt)
  • • Reference to PO/Order

Purpose:

  • • Accompanies shipment
  • • Proof of delivery
  • • Customer verification
  • • Basis for invoice
  • • Logistics tracking

Key Delivery Note Features

Everything you need for professional shipment management

Digital Signature Capture

Customer signs delivery note on your mobile/tablet confirming receipt. Digital proof is legally valid and instantly saved with delivery record.

  • On-screen signature capture
  • Photo of received goods
  • GPS location stamp
  • Timestamp verification

Convert to Invoice

Once customer confirms receipt via delivery note, convert it to invoice in one tap. All details auto-fill. Zero re-entry. Instant billing!

  • One-tap conversion
  • Add GST & pricing
  • Links DN to invoice
  • Automatic reference tracking

Barcode/QR Scanning

Scan product barcodes or batch numbers during packing. Ensures correct items shipped. Reduces picking errors by 95%. Fast and accurate!

  • Product barcode scan
  • Batch/serial number tracking
  • Auto quantity update
  • Error prevention

Delivery Tracking

Track delivery status: Packed → In Transit → Delivered. Real-time updates. GPS location. Driver assignment. Complete visibility!

  • Status updates
  • GPS tracking
  • Driver assignment
  • Customer notifications

Partial Delivery & Returns

Customer accepts only 80 of 100 items? Mark partial delivery. Track returns. Update inventory automatically. Handle real-world scenarios!

  • Partial acceptance
  • Return tracking
  • Damage notes
  • Auto inventory update

Print Packing Slips

Generate packing slips for warehouse team. Clear picking list. Include special instructions. Print to any printer or PDF for email.

  • Warehouse packing list
  • Handling instructions
  • Thermal printer support
  • Multiple copies

Delivery Note vs Invoice vs PO

Understanding the complete order-to-payment flow

Aspect Purchase Order Delivery Note Invoice
When Created Before shipping During shipping After delivery
Purpose Authorize purchase Accompany goods, proof of delivery Request payment
Includes Prices? Yes Optional (can exclude) Yes (with GST)
Signature Required? No Yes (customer signs) No
Physical Document? Email/digital Travels with shipment Email/digital

Complete Flow:

STEP 1

PO Created

STEP 2

Goods Packed

STEP 3

Delivery Note
Sent with Goods

STEP 4

Customer Signs DN

STEP 5

Invoice Sent

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