Don’t call us, we’ll call connect you. Technology will no longer be an “option” or a “get around to it” facet of 21st century shipping in the coming years. Industry participants will understand the critical need for real-time, connected technology platforms that extend reach, access to data and immediate visibility to that data for more effective and timely logistics management.
What company can wait for days to receive a rate quote when cargo needs to be shipped to meet customer demand? What logistics provider can afford to take several days to respond to customer rate requests when their competition, with a rate database and connected technology network, can respond in minutes? Real-time communication is a business priority. It’s essential if a business wants to compete in today’s marketplace.
Web-based platforms connect trading partners to accelerate collaboration and optimize performance. There’s a range of advantages achieved when processes are automated and data is at your fingertips. Systematizing data means processing is more efficient; customer response time is faster, which increases customer satisfaction; and data analysis is only a click away, contributing to better bottom-line results.
We know current market conditions are challenging and margins are tight. Our industry must adopt technology to achieve competitive advantage and enhance success. Connected technology platforms are the answer. Call us, and we’ll connect you.
Neil Barni, President, CargoSphere