Freight Management Logistics: 2017 Must-Have Software

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Noor AI Abid Jul 31, 2017 • 4 min read
Shipping Services

Let’s be real. In 2017, you can’t maintain a successful freight management company or system without the right software. 

Shipping software is allowing companies around the globe to remain organized, improve efficiency, and minimize errors while pruning down many formerly lengthy processes.

While it’s important to sit down and research software options before investing, we can provide you with a few ideas to start out with. After that, consult with representatives and take a look at consumer reviews to help determine what the best route for your organization is. Here are four software options that can help you with your freight management logistics.

ITS Dispatch

With over 50,000 users, ITS Dispatch is a simple, straightforward, and easy-to-use software program aimed at small or medium sized businesses. It was designed to ease reliance on complicated spreadsheets and consolidate important data into one well-organized hub. The software allows you to track loads, easily create IFTA reports for your trucks, and generate and send invoices with the click of a button.

Transcount

Time-consuming faxing and scanning tasks will be a thing of the past if you choose to implement Transcount for your freight management logistics. The software comes with 24-hour support, so you’ll never be stuck figuring out any aspect of the program on your own.

This tool streamlines freight management processes and organizes shipping and payment documents into a cohesive system, so you’re never loaded down with piles of physical documents. Data is classified into clean dashboards that can be searched and filtered with ease. Though aimed at smaller businesses, the software can prove invaluable for freight forwarding at companies of varying sizes.

CargoWise One

CargoWise One is one of the more detailed, advanced, and resource-rich software options out there, though none of these things compromise its high level of organization. Developed by the prestigious WiseTech Global, this single-database program is a one-stop shop for all your cargo and transport logistic needs. With it, you can deal with everything from freight forwarding, location-specific compliance, customs clearance, warehousing management, and goods tracking to billing and internal document management, all without opening one filing drawer.

Efreightsolutions

Beautifully developed, Efreightsolutions is a no-fuss, full-service freight software that offers dedicated support, even from a distance. Uniquely, you can customize the software to mimic the branding and atmosphere of your organization. In addition, the software gives you the opportunity to engage with carriers and service clients, saving you time and money through increased efficiency throughout your business.

In Conclusion

Remember, despite the wealth of freight management software options out there, the question of which is best cannot be answered objectively. What’s right for other companies and online reviewers is not necessarily right for yours. That’s why the prevalence of free trials is highly useful – most of these options can be sampled without financial or legal commitment for a given length of time. Explore your options and figure out which software fits your specific company best and makes it possible for your workplace to increase its productivity.

If you’d like more detailed recommendations for handling your freight logistics, get in touch with the experts at eShipper. You can reach us toll free at 1-877-373-9222 or by email at support@eShipper.com. Be sure to download our free eBook to learn more about freight driven by technology.

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