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Document Automation Best Practices for Freight Forwarders

RPA Labs

Managing modern shipping processes, especially shipping documentation , can be a challenge for freight forwarders in the best of times. Thankfully AI document automation can improve those vital functions across all areas of the supply chain network. How Document Automation Works for Freight Forwarders.

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Four Essential Supply Chain Management Tools

CLX Logistics

To meet these demands, shippers need the right supply chain management tools with the flexibility to grow and scale as needed. The right supply chain management tools help not only to enable shippers to provide better customer service and on-time deliveries but also to remain competitive with everyone else in the market.

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10 Reasons the Retail Industry Should Invest in a Last-Mile Delivery Solution

The Logistics of Logistics

Transportation service providers look for new and innovative tools, technology, and processes to improve delivery solutions while staying competitive. Offering various last-mile delivery in retail makes it easier for shippers to appeal to consumers and meet their needs. However, this adds to operational and overall shipping expenses.

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VW and Minespider collaborate on blockchain pilot for lead sourcing

Automotive Logistics

Blockchain creates a distributed electronic ledger, allowing those involved in the supply chain to view, share and update critical documents. Companies have the right to know that their suppliers are operating responsibly and with blockchain we finally have the tools to prove it.”. The hackathon series continues in 2019.

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Where AI Can Find its Place in SCM

Logistics Business Magazine

Something as simple as a business requirement document (BRD) inputted into an AI engine can spur the system to adapt workflows accordingly. It can pull data from onboarding, email and chat conversations, and other sources to pre-fill in large portions of the forms required to meet various regulatory requirements.

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The Role of Robotic Process Automation (RPA) in Supply Chain Management

3PL Links

The Role of Robotic Process Automation (RPA) in Supply Chain Management | Image source: mobisoftinfotech.com Through the use of technologies like Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence, robotic process automation (RPA) applications let you do operations for a set amount of time using software solutions or bots stored on servers.

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The time to go out to bid is now

Transporeon

Quantitative data points to an increase of procurement activity even earlier this year: There has been an increase of 1,000 RFPs through the Ticontract transportation sourcing platform year over year between July 2017 and July 2018, a symptom of the unprecedented levels of increased demand.