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.