Simplifying Logistics Operations with Freight Forwarder Software

Apr 9
08:02

2012

rohitpatil

rohitpatil

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This article provides information on technology and softwares that can assist logistics and entire supply chain management to ease their day to day operations. Optimum utilization of resources in logistics is only possible with the use of software's from Softlink a leading company in software product for logistics industry.

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The IT industry has made a lot of advancements and is adopting latest software solutions that are beneficial for businesses across different industry verticals. The freight forwarder software essentially provides the best and lucrative solutions for supply chain and logistic operations. Small,Simplifying Logistics Operations with Freight Forwarder Software Articles medium or large freight forwarding companies can ideally use the software with web tracking feature to obtain better visibility of shipment and orders. The freight forwarder software enables efficient management of data, and streamlines workflow allowing meeting customer’s queries and keeping them informed about the latest updates on the shipments. Available with trigger and event notifications, the software is widely used in logistic or freight forwarding companies for improving the freight operations, saving cost, time and efforts.

3PL companies, NVOCC’s, and freight forwarders both in national and international market opt for freight forwarder software for managing product shipment irrespective of the location or modes of transport. The software with innovative features facilitates in better management of logistical issues as well as different aspects of operations and Customs clearance. Other ancillary services such as storage and distribution, container services, insurance, warehousing, documentation, cargo handling, estimating, clearance and managing risks are all carried out by this unique freight forwarder software. Several freight forwarding companies invest in latest software solutions so as to enhance their freight operations.

The feature rich freight forwarding software enable efficiency in shipment consolidation, management of containers, inventory, financial transactions, movement of goods as well as other related operations. It allows the logistics service provider to act in a pro-active manner providing for tracing and tracking shipment and other benefits to the customers in supply chain.

Software vendors specializing in designing and development of freight software or warehousing software ensure that such software offers unmatched solution for warehousing and logistics operations. The warehousing software provides unparalleled control of procedures related to products and shipment along with complete control of product flow as well as the best warehouse management facilities. Its real time inventory flow control makes it the perfect solution for matching the orders with the products available in-house.

In short, warehousing software can help in managing warehouse facilities totally free of glitches. Several logistics companies in India and abroad use latest logistics or warehousing software to cater to their customers all across the globe with cost effective supply chain and freight forwarding solutions. Management of advanced supply chain solutions remains the challenge of freight forwarding companies. Hence the use of integrated software instead of separate software application for each logistic operation proves really effective and time saving.

Logi-Sys, a comprehensive enterprise solution by Softlink focuses on simplifying complex logistics issues. This integrated software is a web based application that facilitates freight forwarders in reducing operational costs, cutting inventories, making short term savings as well as in ensuring long term benefits. It centralizes the tracking and monitoring activities and controls transaction processes across different branches. The chances of re-keying and errors are done away with such software that can capture information electronically and provide real-time visibility and complete accuracy.

Freight forwarding companies investing in such an integrated application instead of individual software for each unit of logistics operation benefit immensely. Adoption of such ERP software with system driven and automated processes helps logistic companies in managing logistic operations with ease and speed. They can also enhance the work output and streamline operations using such software.