--- title: distribution description: 367 business solutions distribution and logistics information --- [Skip to content](https://www.367biz.com/distribution#main-content) [![](https://www.367biz.com/hs-fs/hubfs/WallSignLogo-1.png?width=6912&height=2160&name=WallSignLogo-1.png)Homepage](https://www.367biz.com?hsLang=en) - Sales - Deals and Specials - [Products](https://www.367biz.com/products?hsLang=en) - [Services](https://www.367biz.com/services?hsLang=en) - Industry Solutions - [Banking](https://www.367biz.com/banking?hsLang=en) - [Construction](https://www.367biz.com/construction?hsLang=en) - [Distribution](https://www.367biz.com/distribution) - [Education](https://www.367biz.com/education?hsLang=en) - [Housing, NPO, & Government](https://www.367biz.com/government?hsLang=en) - [Insurance](https://www.367biz.com/insurance?hsLang=en) - [Healthcare](https://www.367biz.com/healthcare?hsLang=en) - [Legal](https://www.367biz.com/legal?hsLang=en) - [Manufacturing](https://www.367biz.com/manufacturing?hsLang=en) - Support - [Downloads](https://www.367biz.com/software-drivers?hsLang=en) - [KB Articles](https://www.367biz.com/kb-articles?hsLang=en) - [Submit a Ticket](mailto:support@367biz.com) - [About us](https://www.367biz.com/aboutus?hsLang=en) [Contact Us](https://www.367biz.com/contact-us?hsLang=en) - Sales - Deals and Specials - [Products](https://www.367biz.com/products?hsLang=en) - [Services](https://www.367biz.com/services?hsLang=en) - Industry Solutions - [Banking](https://www.367biz.com/banking?hsLang=en) - [Construction](https://www.367biz.com/construction?hsLang=en) - [Distribution](https://www.367biz.com/distribution) - [Education](https://www.367biz.com/education?hsLang=en) - [Housing, NPO, & Government](https://www.367biz.com/government?hsLang=en) - [Insurance](https://www.367biz.com/insurance?hsLang=en) - [Healthcare](https://www.367biz.com/healthcare?hsLang=en) - [Legal](https://www.367biz.com/legal?hsLang=en) - [Manufacturing](https://www.367biz.com/manufacturing?hsLang=en) - Support - [Downloads](https://www.367biz.com/software-drivers?hsLang=en) - [KB Articles](https://www.367biz.com/kb-articles?hsLang=en) - [Submit a Ticket](mailto:support@367biz.com) - [About us](https://www.367biz.com/aboutus?hsLang=en) [Contact Us](https://www.367biz.com/contact-us?hsLang=en) #### For a distributor’s back office—typically handling Accounts Payable (AP) invoice automation, vendor onboarding, and billing reconciliations—dedicated document scanners change the game... ![backendoffice](https://www.367biz.com/hubfs/AI-Generated%20Media/Images/Ricoh%20Scanner%20In%20Distributor%20Back%20Office.png "backendoffice") For logistics suppliers and distributors, dedicated scanners are superior to multifunction printers (MFPs) because they provide **uninterrupted high-volume logistics document processing**, **rugged media handling for irregular delivery slips**, and **instant, error-free automated index routing**. Distributors deal with an influx of physical paperwork from the road—such as bills of lading (BOLs), proof of delivery receipts (PODs), and multi-page supplier invoices. Processing these documents via a traditional office MFP creates severe warehouse bottlenecks. --- ##### **1. Zero Logistics Document Damage (Wrinkled & Carbon-Copy Paper)** - **The MFP Problem:** Delivery drivers frequently return with crumpled, damp, or ultra-thin multi-part carbon-copy receipts (NCR paper). Standard office MFPs use aggressive roller traction designed for crisp 20lb printer paper, which easily rips or jams on warehouse media. A jammed MFP can halt an entire office's printing and invoicing cycle. - **The Dedicated Scanner Advantage:** Dedicated commercial units feature advanced **multifeed detection sensors** and flexible traction paths. They automatically adjust to handle paper thicknesses ranging from ultra-thin tissue-like shipping receipts to rigid plastic driver's licenses. If a document is severely crumpled, built-in acoustic sensors immediately halt the feeder to prevent tearing. ##### **2. High-Velocity Proof-of-Delivery Processing** - **The MFP Problem:** Sorting and scanning a stack of 200 delivery receipts at the end of a shift requires manual labor. A worker must stand over a shared machine, wait for print jobs to finish, manually name files, and split pages one by one at their desk. - **The Dedicated Scanner Advantage:** Production scanners operate at rapid speeds—ranging from **100 to 150 pages per minute** in a single pass (duplex) with massive sheet capacities. Warehouse operations teams can drop mixed piles of varying document sizes into the tray, press a single button, and walk away. ##### **3. Automated Routing via Packing Slip Barcodes** - **The MFP Problem:** An MFP saves flat, un-indexed images. A backend data-entry worker must open every scanned PDF, locate the tracking number, and manually type it into the Warehouse Management System (WMS) or ERP. - **The Dedicated Scanner Advantage:** Bundled capture software automatically scans for 1D/2D barcodes or tracking numbers on shipping labels. The software reads the barcode on the fly, auto-names the file with the matching invoice number, and maps it directly to the customer's account profile inside the ERP in seconds. ##### **4. Flawless OCR and Automated Data Ingestion** - **The MFP Problem:** Faint text on a warehouse receipt or smudged print on a BOL often turns into a blurry, unreadable digital image when passed through an MFP. This leaves critical data unsearchable and creates compliance tracking errors. - **The Dedicated Scanner Advantage:** Dedicated units utilize specialized image enhancement systems (like RICOH's Clear Image Capture). The software dynamically removes background shadows and isolates faint text, ensuring high-accuracy Optical Character Recognition (OCR). This allows automated workflows to seamlessly extract line items, quantities, and signatures from invoice fields without human transcription errors. --- ##### **Side-by-Side Distribution Workflow Comparison** | Operational Metric | Dedicated Document Scanner | Standard Office MFP | | --- | --- | --- | | **Media Versatility** | Handles crumpled sheets, carbon copies, and plastic IDs easily. | Designed for standard office paper; prone to jamming on thin receipts. | | **Processing Speed** | Up to 150+ pages per minute (single-pass duplex). | Considerably slower; throughput drops when handling two-sided sheets. | | **WMS/ERP Integration** | Seamless data mapping via barcode and zonal OCR. | Manual, flat-image delivery; requires manual data-entry. | | **Operational Downtime** | Highly durable with minimal service interruptions. | High-volume scanning strains printer components, triggering costly service calls. |   [Contact Us](https://www.367biz.com/contact-us?hsLang=en) [![](https://www.367biz.com/hs-fs/hubfs/WallSignLogo-1.png?width=6912&height=2160&name=WallSignLogo-1.png)](https://www.367biz.com?hsLang=en) [![367 Business Solutions BBB Business Review](https://seal-concord.bbb.org/seals/blue-seal-250-52-whitetxt-bbb-92072328.png)](https://www.bbb.org/us/nh/manchester/profile/copiers/367-business-solutions-0051-92072328/#sealclick) [Privacy Policy](https://www.367biz.com/privacy-policy?hsLang=en) · [Legal](https://www.367biz.com/legal-use?hsLang=en) · © 2026 367 Business Soutions, LLC. 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