CargoDoc, our automated data entry elimination tool, simplifies data input for Freight Forwarders and 3PLs using CargoWise. Whether it’s customs declaration or Accounts Payable, CargoDoc streamlines the process with its advanced features. With versatile document upload options, including email extraction, E-Doc uploads, and shared drive sharing, its advanced AI algorithms extract data without rigid templates.

We’re excited to announce that CargoDoc has received a significant upgrade. Let’s dive into the enhanced features that will further elevate your experience.

Update #1: Improved User Interface and an Enhanced Dashboard

A new dashboard screen has been introduced, offering users a more intuitive and informative experience. This screen now empowers CargoDoc users with several options to visualize their activities, track the quantity of document uploads, access supplier-related information, and utilize data filtering functionalities.

Update #2: Revamped Shipment Dashboard

We’ve invested significant effort in enhancing the shipment dashboard. It now boasts a range of functions that allow users to navigate seamlessly between different screens. We’ve introduced numerous metadata enhancements for each platform transaction, making it easier for users to oversee transaction details without the need to open each one individually. Our newly introduced search and sort features enhance convenience and efficiency all in one page.

Continue reading Automating Customs Data-Entry Just Got Better at Soft Freight Logic.

We are delighted to share exciting news about the latest updates in CargoWise’s integrated solutions for custom clearance.

Custom Manifest (CCT) – Mandatory in Brazil – Flights & Vessels

Starting July 1st, all companies operating in Brazil must adhere to the new mandatory requirement of Custom Manifest (CCT). It is crucial for companies to present the Customs manifest at least 4 hours before flight and vessel arrival to avoid penalties. Non-compliance with this regulation can lead to significant fines of $1000 USD per house. To ensure your business stays compliant and penalty-free, make sure to configure your system correctly and provide the necessary operator training.

Customs Brokerage Module – Enhanced Functionality – March ’23

CargoWise introduces its highly anticipated Customs Brokerage module in Brazil, empowering you to navigate customs processes with ease and efficiency.

With this native functionality within the CargoWise platform, you can now seamlessly handle customs procedures, benefiting from streamlined workflows, enhanced accuracy, and guaranteed trade compliance.

Nota Fiscal – Streamlined Reporting – Jan ’23

CargoWise has achieved seamless integration with the API’s published by the Prefeitura for 12 cities across the country including Belo Horizonte, Rio de Janeiro and Sao Paulo to report sales of taxable services through the Nota Fiscal Electronica de Servicos (NFSe) system.

Continue reading Boost Efficiency & Compliance with CargoWise’s Customs Solutions in Brazil at Soft Freight Logic.

In episode 5 of the SFL Podcast, we had the pleasure of speaking with Kevin Apolonario, the  CEO of Kev Tech Academy. 

• Kevin provides valuable insights into the ticketing portal, offering a behind-the-scenes look at the platform. 
• He emphasizes the significance of expert training and talks about the critical role of running metrics in tickets to ensure optimal performance and customer satisfaction.

He also highlightsthe importance of having a variety of skills in today’s era, making it a must-watch for anyone interested in entrepreneurship and technology.

Continue reading Technology Adoption & Helpdesk Support Explained by Kevin Apolinario at Soft Freight Logic.

Implementing CargoWise means your logistics business will be able to centralize all its business operations, execute complex logistics transactions, and manage freight operations from a single, easy to use platform. Because CargoWise implementation is complex and consists of multiple modules such as Customs, Rates & Tariffs, Warehousing, Freight Forwarding, and Finance etc., the implementation process can be long and daunting – as the structure, location, and function of your business plus the ability of the implementor and your branches and teams to work in tandem is crucial.

As a Platinum Certified CargoWise One service provider, in this article we introduce you to the Business Intelligence tool we offer you along the way right from the get-go. This tool provides visibility, transparency, and accountability of the implementation process – an in-depth view of every single task to a big-picture perspective – for the different stakeholders involved. Below are the Top 5 features of the Business Intelligence (BI) tool we offer you during CargoWise project implementations.

1. Summary View for Steering Committees

Reviews to be performed by steering committees become a breeze due to the capability of the BI tool to scan tons of data and real-time analytics and present them in a summarized fashion via rich visuals and graphics.

Continue reading Top 5 features of the Business Intelligence (BI) tool we offer you during CargoWise project implementations at Soft Freight Logic.

Being productive isn’t a one-time destination, it’s a journey. Extracting greater value from processes, improving operational yield, and providing a higher quality of service to customers are all crucial to remaining competitive.

Continue reading Logistics Businesses Aim To Go Paperless To Increase Productivity at Soft Freight Logic.

WisteTech Global partnered with Reuters Events, surveying more than 480 logistics professionals to uncover how businesses can drive productivity within their operations, and the crucial role that technology will play in achieving this. Check out some of the findings.

As the demand continues to skyrocket so do constraints on time, money and resources. With the right investment and correct technology you can unlock new productivity gains and meet your customer needs now and in the future.

Continue reading Global logistics: The link between technology and productivity at Soft Freight Logic.

Take a listen to our Digital Adoption Officer, Imrah Chizyuka, explaining how our CargoWise Consulting works and how our BPO service uses RPA and OCR for faster turnaround times.

Continue reading SFL Ecosystem | Business Process Offshoring | RPA and OCR | CargoWise Consulting at Soft Freight Logic.

ERP is at the centre of any organization’s automated effort. AI works to maximize the value of an ERP by improving process, saving time, and increasing the bottom line of the organization. 

AI is a natural partner to ERP.

In fact, according to Gartner, as much as 80% of emerging technologies will have artificial intelligence as a key component. AI allows ERP vendors to improve ERP systems using machine learning and natural-language interfaces. The AI in ERP systems provides actionable data insights enabling companies to improve their operational efficiency.

5 Ways to look at the impact of AI-run ERP systems on logistics companies and the improvement we can expect in the operations. 

1 – Improve Productivity with Superior Business Insights

Logistics businesses involve several complex and sometimes long processes. Identify potential risks before-hand to ensure that the correct strategy can be put in place so the business will not be negatively affected.

AI-enabled ERP systems supply real-time data, reinforcement of which can facilitate effective decisions making that can significantly speed up the logistics process.

Data-driven, autonomous supply chains and logistics operations impact business optimization to the level that was previously unimaginable.

2 – Improve Forecasting Capabilities

AI enables organizations to keep track of past concerns, identify repeated trends, and make more accurate predictions about the forthcoming periods.

Continue reading How will AI Implementation Impact your ERP at Soft Freight Logic.

Your warehouse is an important part of your customers’ buying experience.

To provide excellent customer service in a fast-paced industry, it is important to ensure warehouses have the necessary stocks beforehand to get the products to the customer at the right time.

Why is warehousing important?

1. It is the central location between storing, receiving, and dispatching goods to the end-user.
2. Secured storing of goods and better inventory management
3. Reduce shipping costs by delivering goods as a whole rather than one by one.
4. Store goods that can go out of season and resell surplus goods when in demand.
5. It is like an insurance policy that your goods will be well kept in the condition that it needs to.

The use of Robotics in Warehousing

The first robots introduced to the supply chain were seen in manufacturing. The first robotics patent was filed in 1954 by George Devol which was granted in 1961. The first industrial robot was created by his company, Unimation in 1956. The first introduced robot was only able to move material about dozen feet.

Robotics arms that could be operated using programming were the first use case of robotics in the supply chain.

Continue reading Optimise your Warehouse Operations with Robotics and your ERP in 2022 at Soft Freight Logic.

In this video, our Digital Adoption Strategist Imrah R Chizyuka, speaks about a common, well-trodden journey our clients at SFL take with our solutions.
 
They usually start off by adopting ‘Web Tracker’ which is the #CargoWise built shipment visibility tool, and then they move onto the more advanced, customizable ‘SFL Insights’ – which is the white-label mobile & desktop app that basically brings all of your shipment data into the palm of your hands.
 
But throughout these steps, our clients have utilized our traditional and non-traditional BPO services as well. Why, you wonder? Well, watch this video to find out!
 
To discuss getting started on your logistics business’s own journey with such solutions, feel free to book a consultation call with us via our website or email us: connectwithus@softfreightlogic.com

Continue reading Webtracker and BPO Ecosystem at Soft Freight Logic.

The CargoWise Certified Professional Program presents
a unique opportunity to develop and showcase your
specialized skills and knowledge with the logistics
industry’s leading software platform.

As you earn levels of certification, you will become an indispensable
resource for your team and your entire company as a recognized
application expert.

Demonstrate your mastery, lead by example,
and show everyone how to work simpler, faster, and better
with CargoWise.

CargoWise-Certified-Professional-Program-FAQsDownload

Continue reading CargoWise Certification Frequently asked questions at Soft Freight Logic.

In the moment, however, transformation can be overwhelming and full of uncertainty. Digital business transformation invites—and dares—an organization to reinvent itself with the goal of delivering enhanced, modern experiences to customers and a streamlined, efficient workflow internally.

In this article by Wisetech Global : Driving digital transformation: 5 questions for logistics leaders

So how are successful logistics companies using technology to reduce risk and move faster than their competitors?

Drawing on our experience and lessons learned from the past few months, we believe logistics leaders should consider the following questions.  

Question 1: Are your operations streamlined on one system, or are you reliant on multiple, patched together software systems that don’t talk to each other?

Manually entering and transferring data between different software systems and operators is time-consuming and the potential for error increases every time information is re-keyed – especially when you’re facing language, legal and localisation differences.

CargoWise is a single platform logistics solution. This means users can access the same information on the same database at the same time, regardless of where they’re based.

For example, when a purchase order is entered by an operator or received via EDI from a customer or third-party, CargoWise automatically notifies the appropriate users of the booking request, who can then view the details and decide on the most efficient shipping method and schedule.

Continue reading How to lead your organisation into Digital Transformation at Soft Freight Logic.

Get the best practices and invest in a service partner that can boost productivity in your business and to gain that seamless flow of data.

The benefits of using a CargoWise Service Partner

With deep technical and system experience, CargoWise Service Partners examine your unique business needs and recommend configurable solutions that deliver real value, fast.​ Hear some of CargoWise Partners share how they can help you achieve your digital transformation goals in record time.

Boosting productivity with a CargoWise Service Partner

Read our article Do You Have the Right ERP and Offshore Development Partner in Logistics and listen to the below video and learn how a CargoWise Partner can help your business boost productivity.

Continue reading Why do I need a CargoWise Service Partner at Soft Freight Logic.

The logistics industry is undergoing unprecedented change, bringing about both risk and opportunity for freight forwarders. Its those that can adapt to change they are the one who will be in the strongest position.

There are various of adjacent tools available in the industry such as BI tools, Mobile devices, Integrations and reporting.

Companies will definitely be looking into gaining information to make better decisions whilst also staying compliant.

Listen to the video below on how some CargoWise Partners provide insights into the industry trends they’re seeing and future challenges.

Continue reading 2022 Logistics Industry Trends at Soft Freight Logic.

CargoDoc is compatible with your CargoWise system. Capture AP invoices directly to your ERP system.

You can use CargoDoc with our without provisions/buy rates added onto the system. Below is an overview of what you can expect by using this automated data entry tool.

1. With or Without Provisions 

– Easy reconciling of invoices to vendor statements for finance department 

– Accuracy and timeously capturing of data ensures real time visibility of shipment file costs 

– Under recovery of shipment costs is easily identified and can be recovered in time from the client. 

– Assisting procurement to negotiate better rates per trade lane. 

– Increase overall productivity and profitability of the business by spending more time analyzing shipment file data than capturing data. 

2. Without Provisions

– Buy rates of vendors do not need to match on CW1 system to capture data of invoice 

– and no. 1

3. With Provisions

– Agreed rates with vendors are added onto the system 

– When AP invoice amounts agree to provision- automatic posting of invoices can be done to eliminate checking of rates, over billing

– and no.1

– Increase in procurement management to increase profitability of the business 

Watch the full demo below:-

Continue reading Automate your AP Invoices into CargoWise! | CargoDoc at Soft Freight Logic.

Listen to the below video on why CargoWise One is the most suitable ERP for Freight Forwarders.

Continue reading Why should Freight Forwarders use CargoWise? at Soft Freight Logic.

While the government does release lists of organizations and people you can’t ship to, it’s up to your company to conduct the denied party screenings. Sometimes, your supply chain is not as simple as just pick, pack, and ship. You must factor in compliance with your processes, especially when you risk costly legal penalties and worse.

Businesses must continually screen their trade chain partners and every financial transaction to weed out denied parties. And, they must make sure that goods, technologies and services are not destined for a sanctioned or embargoed country.

While screening can take some time, companies use software that automatically screens the company’s client database to identify if any clients are a denied party. This technology protects businesses from expensive fines and prevents them from violating the law. Do you use this robust denied party screening technology today in your shipping process?

For example, denied party screening software does the tedious work of comparing supplier information against multiple international watch lists, allowing procurement managers to identify potential “problem suppliers” before the contract is signed.

What is denied party screening?

Denied Party Screening (sometimes referred to as Restricted Party Screening), relates to the process of checking a potential business partner or customer against denied and sanctioned party lists to ensure you are not violating any export control regulations.

Continue reading Does your ERP system have Denied Party Screening at Soft Freight Logic.

CargoWise constantly makes updates to the system to keep the CargoWise platform up to date and help their customers streamline export and import processes and have improved control over international compliance.

In January 2022, CargoWise announced they have made enhancements to the operational, financial, and compliance features. Below are some of the updates made to the platform;

Operational Updates

• A new electronic port connection was implemented with key French ports. Cargowise is integrated with AP +, CI5 and S1 port community systems. This feature will send and receive seaport messages for container loading or discharging in France or its overseas territories. Clients are now allowed to view message statuses, container statuses, and workflow events. Through this feature clients can efficiently manage and track cargo with a range of messages available that allows;
  • Customers to send electronic requests to the port to create files under a system
  • Request the status of containers either loading or discharging in France or from one of its overseas territories
  • Submit a manifest of the list of goods expected to be in each container which will be then sent to the customs through the port.

Continue reading New CargoWise Updates and Features for 2022 at Soft Freight Logic.

It is an absolute need that Logistics companies become more automated. Choosing the right software for your business is the 1st step but have you checked all the boxes that are unique to your business needs:

1. What does your business specialise in?
2. Choose an ERP system that will tick all your boxes and can be customised to suit your business’s UNIQUE needs.

CargoWise One is designed to assist different types of logistic providers as demonstrated below.

Small to large enterprises have taken the plunge to use this system. Read to find out if this is the right fit for your organisation.

https://enlyft.com/tech/products/cargowise-one

Companies using CargoWise One

ENLYFT did a study on around 75 to 78 Companies that use CW1, and the use distribution of the study reveals its fit across all three sizes of organisations (small, medium and large)

Wisetech CargoWise One customer base

A review of Tech Republic article 7 steps to choosing the right ERP software ,  demonstrates how Soft Freight Logic and CargoWise One has ticked all the boxes and has created digital tools to fill in the gaps.

Your One Stop Digital Logistics Enabler

So, what’s the best way to find the ERP solution that’s going to be the best fit for your logistics organization?

Continue reading Do you have the right ERP and Offshore Development Partner in Logistics at Soft Freight Logic.

Developed by Australian-based WiseTech Global, CargoWise is an integrated digital management solution.

Continue reading Why Freight Forwarders should use CargoWise? at Soft Freight Logic.

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The modern world is evolving at an alarming rate. Change is now the norm. As devices and applications get more complex, the need for right first time and time to market becomes more and more imperative.

Continue reading The right consultancy will let you Stay Ahead of The Game at Soft Freight Logic.

The seamless flow of information exchange lies at the heart of ERP systems.

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