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C.H. Robinson launches AI-powered platform for load-matching
C.H. Robinson launched Digital Dispatch, an AI-powered load-matching platform designed to streamline efficiency for carriers. The system uses an algorithm combining data and artificial intelligence to provide real-time, customized load recommendations via text or email.
This approach offers carriers immediate access to relevant freight opportunities and eliminates the need for manual processes (phone calls, load board browsing). The platform can analyze about 1.2 million searches daily to match carrier preferences with available loads.
Early adoption shows carriers booking 40% of their C.H. Robinson loads through Digital Dispatch, noting this may be a game changer for carriers looking to stand out among competitors and scale their business.
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Revenova: CRM-powered, multi-modal TMS built on the cloud.
Since 2014, Revenova has positively impacted the logistics industry with its multimodal TMS solutions, powered by Salesforce’s robust cloud CRM platform. Founded with the vision of leveraging expertise in logistics and software to build an innovative transportation management system, Revenova provides a multi-modal, multi-currency, multi-lingual system usable across the globe. By building on the Salesforce platform, Revenova offers robust cloud capabilities, such as impeccable security and customizations, without requiring major IT investment from its clients. This approach has allowed the company to build relationships and provide solutions to a wide range of clients – from small logistics companies to large transportation enterprises. As a result, Revenova has established a track record for increasing sales velocity, improving service quality, boosting employee productivity, and reducing IT costs across the logistics sector.
Product Highlights
- Comprehensive multi-modal coverage
- Revenova supports LTL, truckload, flatbed, bulk, drayage, intermodal, and is expanding into air and ocean forwarding
- Expandable functionality
- Revenova’s ecosystem of 4,000+ applications includes ready-to-go warehouse management, telephony, and accounting
- Global capability
- Multi-currency and multi-lingual features enable worldwide use
- Salesforce-powered
- Revenova uses the robust Salesforce platform for an award winning CRM suite, including enterprise cloud security, scalability, AI, and analytics applications
- Customization-friendly
- Features “low code/no code” customization tools and a meta
- Features “low code/no code” customization tools and a meta
- Real-time visibility
- Provides up-to-date tracking and monitoring of shipments across all modes
- User-friendly interface
- Intuitive and personalized design for ease of use and quick adoption by staff
Advantages
- Seamless integration
- Open platform design allows easy integration with carriers, ERP systems, and third-party apps
- Revenova has more than 45 packaged integration partners; users are able to build their own integrations at any time
- Advanced analytics
- Offers predictive analytics for enhanced decision-making
- Real-time collaboration
- Users can communicate across the platform on any load, trip, or detail using the TMS’s “Chatter” feature or Slack
- AI exploration
- Platform includes declarative and predictive AI capabilities for customized deployments and future enhancements
- Cost-effective implementation
- Enables robust cloud capabilities without significant IT investment
- Scalable, reliable, and secure
- Suitable for businesses of all sizes, from small logistics companies to large enterprises (learn more at https://trust.salesforce.com/)
- Increased efficiency
- Proven track record of boosting employee productivity and sales velocity
Training & Implementation
- Fast implementation: 30-90 days typical
- Close collaboration with customers to prioritize requested enhancements
- Secure multi-tenant configuration
Pricing
- Role-based flexible licensing model
Customer Reviews
Eric Littel, Chief Technology Officer of Everest Transportation Systems, LLC, left a thorough review on Revenova via G2:
“A scalable TMS platform that allows you to customize based on your business needs.”
What do you like best about Revenova TMS?
Revenova checks all the boxes for what you’d need in a TMS. It’s cloud deployed on the Salesforce Platform, has native integrations to the cream of the crop in logistics specialty partners. Their base deployment is easy to use and understand. They are actively releasing upgrades and their roadmap is clearly published and can be influenced by customer feedback. Your level of customization in this TMS is only limited by your business acumen and technical expertise.
What do you dislike about Revenova TMS?
It truly can be customized and adjusted to handle any scenario. Make sure your follow platform best practices and document your changes to avoid any tech debt down the line.
What problems is Revenova TMS solving and how is that benefiting you?
Solving visibility requirements to logistics activities with customers. Managing loads, costs and associated documents.
FOOD FOR THE BRAIN
Transportation Management System (TMS) Explained
A TMS is a digital tool that helps businesses manage their logistics and transportation operations. At its core, a TMS is a software tool that centralizes and streamlines various aspects of the shipping process, such as:
- planning optimal routes and managing carrier relationships
- tracking shipments in real-time
- automating tedious processes
- handling payments and generating performance reports
The benefits of implementing a TMS are substantial and therefore a TMS has become a staple in the logistics world. With improved visibility across operations, businesses can make more informed decisions, leading to significant cost savings and increased efficiency.
Research says that 98% of large businesses and 83% of small businesses have adopted TMS solutions. Regardless the size and tenure of a logistics company, a TMS is a game-changing addition to any logistics organization’s toolkit.
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project44 Expands Footprint in China’s Supply Chain Market
Supply chain visibility leader, project44, has announced three key developments in China: the launch of their Movement platform, a partnership with Baidu for over-the-road (OTR) mapping, and the appointment of Frank Tan as General Manager.
As the only authorized cross-border logistics data provider in China, project44 offers compliant visibility solutions for global companies operating in the region, aiming to enhance real-time supply chain transparency in one of the world’s major manufacturing hubs.
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