The top tier of shippers, 3PLs and carriers that move about 95% of LTL freight have advanced technology solutions that include automation and information-sharing capabilities. These leading companies have a competitive advantage and can share data easily, whereas smaller companies with limited technology capabilities have more difficulty with end-to-end automation.
When it comes to investing in technology, it is easy to “set it and forget it”. Often companies make that mistake to minimize their spend by investing in a one-time solution, but at what long-term costs? You may be missing out on increasing your operational efficiencies or maximizing your profits when you fail to partner with a technology company that is continuously innovating and enhancing its products. As discussed in one of our most-recent guides, it is critical for Shippers and 3PLs to partner with a tech company that offers a flexible and inventive API solution, especially during such an unstable time in the supply chain.
When it comes to investing in technology, it is easy to “set it and forget it”. Often companies make that mistake to minimize their spend by investing in a one-time solution, but at what long-term costs? You may be missing out on increasing your operational efficiencies or maximizing your profits when you fail to partner with a technology company that is continuously innovating and enhancing its products. As discussed in one of our most-recent guides, it is critical for Shippers and 3PLs to partner with a tech company that offers a flexible and inventive API solution, especially during such an unstable time in the supply chain.