What is cieTrade?
cieTrade provides a comprehensive software platform designed for businesses involved in recycling, trading, and commodity brokerage. The platform organizes all critical business data in one place, eliminating manual spreadsheets and reducing double-entry. Its unique 'file folder' concept captures financials, logistics, documents, and photos for every load, making information easily retrievable.
The software supports a wide range of industries including scrap metal recycling, plastics recycling, paper merchandising, agricultural commodities, and international trade. Key functionalities include dispatch and route management, inventory management, booking and container management, document management, accounting integration with QuickBooks and Xero, and mobile apps for field operations. Built-in workflow tools help track shipping status, billing, claims, and more, while customizable templates generate branded documentation and automate email communication.
Features
- Dispatch & Route Management: Manage driver assignments and routes with real-time updates.
- Inventory Management: Track stock levels, barcodes, and landed costs.
- Booking and Container Management: Handle container bookings and shipments.
- Document Management: Create branded shipping and billing documents with digital signatures.
- Self-Service Portal: Provide customers 24/7 access to pricing, shipments, and payments.
- Accounting Integration: Seamlessly sync with QuickBooks and Xero to eliminate double-entry.
- Mobile Apps: Field apps for inventory checks, dispatch, photos, and CRM.
Use Cases
- Managing scrap metal recycling operations from intake to settlement.
- Tracking plastics recycling inventory and production jobs.
- Handling paper merchant logistics and converting operations.
- Brokering commodity trades with buy/sell forms and pricing.
- Managing agricultural commodity trading and transportation.
- Operating waste brokerage with service tracking and hauler reconciliation.
FAQs
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What industries does cieTrade support?
cieTrade supports agricultural commodities, commodity brokerage, dumpster rental, international trade, paper merchants, plastic recycling, pulp and paper trading, recycling plants, scrap metal recycling, and waste brokerage. -
Does cieTrade integrate with accounting software?
Yes, cieTrade integrates seamlessly with QuickBooks and Xero to eliminate manual double-entry and improve accuracy. -
What mobile apps does cieTrade offer?
cieTrade offers several mobile apps: cieLocation for inventory checks, clickBale for baled inventory, cieDispatch for drivers, cieMobile for CRM, and ciePhoto for capturing photos.
