Technology news and briefs for the week of March 12, 2023:
Carrier Logistics Inc. (CLI), a provider of freight management software for less-than-truckload (LTL) fleets, has partnered with SMC³ to provide its customers with a new managed EDI infrastructure.
SMC³’s EDI managed services provide instant connections for users of CLI’s FACTS freight management software. FACTS includes online customer shipping tools, dispatch and driver management, a superior rate engine, cross dock management and a full back-office suite. The EDI infrastructure delivers secure communication protocols; faster set-up with shippers, increasing responsiveness to market needs; and reliability with 24/7 monitoring, support and responsiveness.
“Despite what some stakeholders believe, EDI is not going away because it is still the preferred communication standard for many shippers,” said CLI President Ben Wiesen. “By partnering with SMC³, we are improving our native abilities in EDI by leveraging their expertise providing managed EDI services. Our customers can now utilize this best-in-class solution to connect with shippers and interline partners.”
EROAD has partnered with supply chain technology company Tranztec Solutions Inc., which provides an open platform for connectivity and visibility across the industry. The collaboration will allow EROAD to develop a comprehensive set of integrations with transportation management systems (TMS), unlocking efficiencies by automating freight visibility, communications and transportation-specific workflows.
Through this partnership, EROAD and Tranztec will offer fleet managers comprehensive visibility to optimize planning, procurement, logistics and lifecycle management, enabling timely delivery of freight and goods. With EROAD’s telematics and Tranztec’s capabilities, fleet managers can monitor freight activity in real-time and create, plan and manage the progress of an order throughout the entire supply chain.
