How Indian Freight Forwarders are getting driven by Technology Adoption?
Freight Forwarders today need scalable and reliable technology solutions that offer enterprise-wide business functionality to handle multi-modal operations and security combined with an affordable cost of ownership. And this requirement has pushed Freight Forwarders to adopt digital freight forwarding. Here are some ways Freight Forwarders benefit from the UPLIFT initiative by Kale Logistics Solution and ACAAI in India.
Integrations
The first and foremost aspect of having a sound ERP system for Freight Forwarders is integration with financial and other process-oriented systems. Forwarders find it difficult to consolidate data in all these disparate systems and prepare reports in several cases. UPLIFT helps consolidate all financial and operational data into a single window for Freight Forwarders.
End-to-End Tracking
Information on cargo movement on a micro level is only available to some stakeholders. For example, once the cargo moves into the Airport/Port ecosystem, there is an abrupt lull in terms of status sharing, and the same persists with the Maritime ecosystem too. A Freight Forwarder, the custodian of cargo, should always be aware of cargo movement on a micro and macro level. UPLIFT offers to track cargo movement between each milestone. With this, the Freight Forwarder can also see the stakeholder handling the cargo
Generation of Reports/MIS
Handling multiple reports and documents is a critical concern for Freight Forwarders. Often Forwarders find it challenging to deal with multiple documentation. As a result, investing in a smart freight forwarding system will enable the generation of hundreds of operations and MIS reports using different parameters. Moreover, these reports can be exported to Excel / PDF files per user requirements.
Support for International Trade Documentation
In cross-border trade, some key documents are involved, such as Bills of Lading, Air Waybill, Delivery Order etc. Yes, all these documents are now available in electronic format, with regulatory authorities' verification. UPLIFT manages every aspect in a single frame and eliminates the need for standalone ERP applications. In turn, it would eradicate disparate forwarding functions and ensure time-efficient, cost-efficient operations and improved bottom-line results.