by FreightPrint
Are you managing your inbound and outbound shipment manually?
Well, you're not alone!
Many supply chain professionals plan their logistics manually, ie, without using any automation. It creates additional work and clogs up an already full-time schedule.
An intuitive load planner that can help eliminate the need for manual dispatching. It can enhance customer service, since the shippers can focus more on the actual transportation process rather than dealing with manual paperwork.
A load planning is the process where which the logistics manager can create a shipment task, either pickup or delivery, assign it to the right team, and track it's progress in real-time, and notify the consignee or end-customer without having to do anything manually.
A typical dispatching process relies heavily on emails, spreadsheets, printing, and often scanning paperwork, and communicating and transmitting of paperwork and other information to the 3PLs, shippers and customers.
Shippers play an important part in the supply chain. They are responsible for sending the products to their end customers. In many instances, suppliers or manufacturers are referred to as shippers. Shippers are often responsible for taking the load and delivering the products to the warehouse or retail locations, where the end customer buys the product.
For example: A car manufacturer may ship their cars to the port of Oakland, California. The shipper may also work with transportation companies to pick up the cars from the yard and deliver them to the car dealer in Long Beach, California.
Most logistics professionals would agree that efficiency in logistics is largely dependent on your ability to plan. Load planner skills not only require knowledge of logistics operations but also constant education about new technologies.
A typical load planning involves getting order information from paper to email, from email to software, from one software to another software, then back to the email and finally back to paper. These processes are sometimes repeated multiple times throughout the supply chain.
Shippers rely heavily on trucking companies and other transportation companies to move the product through the supply chain. Some products require multiple modes of transportation such as road, rail, ocean vessels, barges and cargo planes. However, this sort of planning and operations require extensive collaboration with third party logistics providers.
Needless to say, transferring information with third party transportation companies using paper can be very frustrating and time-consuming. It also creates the need for additional jobs and the employees have to have a specific experience level and specific skills to do that.
Due to the complexity of the load planner processes, a lot of errors can occur, especially if you hired an entry level load planner specialist. All of this requires more budget allocated for load planning and transportation.
Shippers who are moving products across multiple countries and ports often rely on freight forwarders. Freight forwarders handle the logistics and handle transportation at the country of destination on behalf of the shippers. They are also known as shipper agents.
For example, a shipper in China would hire a freight forwarder in Seattle, Washington, to receive and forward the goods to the final destination. Freight forwarders will handle one part of load planner jobs with logistics-related paperwork and processes in the United States, for the shipper who might be in China.
Imagine having a load planner, where you can plan the entire process in a few clicks. The key to any planning is to keep it simple and avoid any redundant steps and hire more full time employees with a set of load planning skills. Of course, nothing is simple in logistics, because there are many moving parts to it.
What if you could collaborate with other parties, whether they are in your own company or a third party provider? How does it sound to give 3PLs access to the information you want them to see and provide data you need from them? Think of all the time and resources you could save.
FreightPrint’s intuitive load planner achieves the goal of planning your logistics process without complicating it. You can automate your dispatching, enhance communication, facilitate carrier load matching, collaborate with accounting, provide track and trace, and receive and send automated status updates for you and others, all without manually doing anything on your part.
Our customers have been moving thousands of loads by keeping everyone involved in the process happy.
Eliminate the need for load planner jobs and give your customers the best service. Start our free trial to evaluate FreightPrint's easy-to-use load planner and transportation software.
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Are you still wrestling with manual logistics operations or relying on outdated software that leaves you confused? Look no further!
FreightPrint is here to revolutionize your logistics process!
FreightPrint™ is a cutting-edge, AI-driven logistics software designed to enhance your transportation and delivery services.
We understand that managing logistics is both daunting and time-consuming. Picture this: delivering orders with unmatched consistency, precision, and ease.
If you want to streamline your shipping and logistics operations, FreightPrint™ is your perfect partner!
Read on to discover the key features and unparalleled benefits of using FreightPrint™.
Imagine effortlessly processing customer orders, creating optimized routes automatically, and maintaining seamless communication with drivers and clients—all without wasting precious time.
▸ Efficient Load Dispatching
Dispatch loads on the move or pre-schedule them for future dates. Collaborate with carriers, brokers, and dispatchers from a single interface.
▸ Automated Routing
Select multiple shipments and generate routes instantly. Assign drop numbers and modify stops with a simple click, all without needing to contact your drivers.
▸ Smart Driver Assignment
Assign tasks or routes to specific drivers with ease. Unsure who is available? Let drivers select their loads or broadcast them to your network of carriers.
Free up phone lines and alleviate staff workloads while you consistently meet and exceed customer expectations. Spend your valuable time closing sales and enjoying well-deserved vacations.
▸ Real-Time Shipment Tracking
FreightPrint™ ensures clients receive timely status updates along with direct shipment tracking features.
▸ Collect Electronic Proof of Delivery
Generate an audit trail with detailed timestamps and locations. Instantly receive signatures and photographs as proof of delivery, enhancing customer trust.
Create and customize shipping documents tailored to your clients' specifications.
▸ Label Printing
Design and print QR code labels effortlessly. Pair QR codes with your shipping documents to enhance tracking—just scan with your smartphone to update shipments effortlessly.
▸ Custom Document Creation
Whether it’s BOL, POD, or any other custom format, our document creation tool empowers you to design documents that fit your business needs.
No single software solution fits every business perfectly, which is why FreightPrint allows extensive customization per your specific requirements.
▸ Utilize API and Automation
Set custom fields to track project progress seamlessly. Connect with platforms like SalesForce or OrderTime through native integrations, or customize your experience with our API and automation tools via Zapier.
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