As we get close to the end of 2020 and global supply chains slowly begin to recover from the covid setback, now is the time to pause, look back and review the lessons learnt through the pandemic while chalking out new strategies for the year ahead. Besides, it’s time we note that in a year…
Tired of wrestling with freight quotes and chasing down the best deals? Imagine a world where AI negotiates for you, specialized software tackles specific challenges, and the cloud keeps everything accessible. AI is reshaping supply chain innovation, management, and optimization of freight operations. This is the reality of modern freight procurement software! We’ve explored the…
Freight benchmarking is a game-changer for shippers looking to secure the best rates, whether shipping by air or sea. Traditional negotiation methods, with their endless calls and emails, make it hard to consistently get competitive prices. But with digital automation, the process has evolved. Modern Logistics Resource Management platforms allow you to share inquiries with…
Freight audit and payment may not be the first things that come to your mind when you analyse your expenses. However, they play a major part in running up unnecessary costs for your business. More and more companies are heeding the implications of a very important question, “Why should you reconcile your freight invoices?” Until…
Driving cost savings in today’s fast-moving supply chain industry has become quite a challenge in light of unforeseen events, fluctuating rates, and ever-changing supply-demand dynamics. For you to better manage costs, determine the best possible trade lanes for each shipment and drive savings, freight rate benchmarking has become a necessity. Irrespective of whether you are…
An agile and resilient supply chain is truly an asset for organisations around the world as it boosts business opportunities and growth in countless ways. However, simplifying end-to-end logistics and building a robust supply chain doesn’t happen overnight. It requires strategic planning, the right choice of technology and a thorough understanding of the existing system. …
Real-time tracking is an integral part of this process, having so many players moving your freight effectively takes the control away from your hands. The question here is—What exactly is going wrong with your distribution, and how significant a role does real-time visibility play in this picture? In today’s fast-paced freight world, more and more…
Do you outsource your shipment tracking process to third party logistics services? We have observed that numerous organizations outsource their third-party logistics needs to get to the adaptability and scalability that an outside vendor can offer. If their shipping needs increase rather than employing additional staff or extending distribution center space, they hire 3PL merchants…
Let me begin with a simple question… How much time and effort do you spend on tracking and tracing your shipments? To find the answer, let’s break this down. Let’s assume you have 500 shipments a month and you work with 7 to 15 shipping lines. To know the current location of all your 500…
Do you feel that adopting technology is difficult for you? Do you struggle to keep up with the new advancements in technology? Are you hesitating to try out new products because of your fear of not being able to learn? Agreed that GoComet is the latest technological product in international freight procurement. Obviously, it is…
Now straight off the bat, you’ll be thinking that the above looks a little strange. How on earth could the biggest cricketing tournament in the world helps reduce my freight charges? Well, as the teams are about to break for drinks, let’s read on, to find out how. First, let’s set the field. You’re a…
We have made some major improvements to the GoComet dashboard. Now you can have an overview of your freight cost analysis along with the number of containers shipped at a glance on the dashboard. There are two more new additions to the dashboard, Top Logistics Service Providers (LSP) and the Top Export/Import countries based on…
Have you ever wondered to look at the month on month or year on year trend of the freight that you have been paying for your export and import shipments? Would it not be helpful in order to predict the future freight movement or in making sales decisions by factoring in the likely logistics costs?…
There are 40 major shipping lines that transport your cargo from a POL to POD. Once the containers are booked, the job is not done. It is very essential to track the status of the cargo as: 1. The cargo is worth thousands if not millions of dollars2. Lack of knowledge of delays in exports can spoil…
