Smaller, regional less-than-truckload motor carriers need to leverage technology to remain competitive with larger competitors, says Rick Berryman, vice president-business development for ROADVision Systems. Using the internet to enable shippers to perform such self-service actions as making pickup and delivery appointments, requesting quotes and tracking shipments is something all carriers can do with minimum investment, he says.
At a time of increased regulation and complexity in global supply chains, companies can't do without a sophisticated global trade management application.
The latest news, analysis, trends and solutions regarding electronic data interchange (EDI) and extensible markup language (XML) and their impact on supply chain management. New developments in EDI and XML communication - both formats for exchanging business data - are transforming the way companies operate and allowing them to stay ahead of the competition in their industries. As these solutions continue to evolve, businesses are discovering new ways to increase efficiency and cut costs. Learn how companies around the world are using EDI and XML communication for supply chain optimization.
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