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Truck Freight Rates Desktop Application Development for Logistics

Our client was a shipping and logistics company operating from the USA. They aimed at making their truck booking accurate for their users by reducing costs. They were looking for a solution to minimize the time spent on entering rates and to implement automatic rate calculations. They contacted us with a need to improve efficiency of their system, minimize response time, and reduce errors.

  • Industry
    Shipping & Logistics
  • Country
    USA
Technologies
Truck Freight Rates Desktop Application Development for Logistics
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Client Goals & Expectations

The client was looking for a solution that could transform their internal operations and improve overall efficiency. Below are some goals which they wanted to fulfil at their best.

  • The client wanted to enhance operational accuracy and efficiency within their departments
  • Apart from this they wanted to introduce cost-saving features to benefit their end users.
  • They also desired to automate rate configurations and fetching of data for streamlined operations.

Challenges Faced by Client

Manual Entry of Rates

Manual Entry of Rates

The prior developed application had an integration issue in entering truck rates for each customer and zip code because it has to be input manually.

Limited Rate Coverage

Limited Rate Coverage

There was no provision in the application for adjusting the rates for trucks in relation to the pick-up zip code and the delivery zip code, and it was not operational throughout the United States.

Lack of Benefit to End Users

Lack of Benefit to End Users

The app failed to among other things, provide a way through which customers could know the best possible rate, thus lacking in the value addition to end users.

  • Research & Analysis

    Our approach consisted of determining the areas that could be automated and benefited from such an approach and having the most significant issues in mind.

  • Feature Development

    To solve this problem, we developed an auto-truck rate that fetches the rates dependent on the details of the customer and its location, alongside adding a benefit quantification to assist the end users in pinpointing the most appropriate rates.

  • Testing & Refinement

    To avoid breakdowns we took the new features and tested them thoroughly and polishing the last details to the point just before the final release.

How we Confronted the Challenges

Project Glimpse

Companies that adopt automation in logistics see a 10-15% reduction in operational costs and a 20-30% increase in efficiency. (Source: McKinsey & Company)

Core Features

Automatic Rate Fetching
Benefit Calculation
Multiple Rate Types
All Zip Codes Coverage
Excel Upload/Download

Workflow Journey

01
Research/Analysis

Based on the requirements from clients, we carried out market research, and identified the weaknesses of the current system.

02
Design

The design team settled on convenient and easy-to-understand screens and flows, giving the application a relatively easy interface.

03
Development

Assisted by our development team, who used Java and REST API to create the features, the program became automated in all aspects for accurate functionality.

04
Testing

Substantial measures were taken to prioritize the quality of the solution, proving how it would provide user-satisfactory performance.

05
Launch

After testing the solution was implemented to the level of compatibility with the client’s system with no compromise on functionality.

Results

  • 01.
    Time-Saving

    The automation of truck rate fetching saved significant time, eliminating the need for manual entry.

  • 02.
    Increased Efficiency

    The app now retrieves rates faster, improving overall operational efficiency.

  • 03.
    Cost Savings for End Users

    The Benefit Calculation feature ensures that the client’s customers receive the best possible rate, providing them with lower costs and better pricing.

  • 04.
    Nationwide Coverage

    The ability to apply rates for all zip codes in a country expanded the app’s reach, enabling more comprehensive service.

  • 05.
    Reduced Errors

    Automation reduced the chance of human errors, improving the accuracy of rate fetching.

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