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visibility into available shipments and instant pricing. With features like“ buyit-now” options, carriers can accept shipments with confidence. One logistics leader noted that AI freed time up for the team to build stronger partnerships instead of being bogged down by manual negotiations and coordination activities.
most competitive rates, lowering cost and increasing efficiency. A logistics company using AI-powered tools saw a seven-to-12 percent reduction in freight expenses while increasing automation, letting their teams focus on important negotiations instead of day-to-day transactions.
Conclusion? AI is a strategic asset, not a liability Companies in the transportation and logistics industry are under constant pressure to cut costs, improve efficiency, and adapt to shifting market dynamics. AI-powered solutions are not just another tech trend; they’ re a tried and tested approach. Companies that embrace AI are already seeing considerable cost savings, streamlined operations, and strengthened relationships with carriers and partners.
Rather than fearing AI, businesses should see it as a tool that complements human expertise, automates routine tasks, and empowers teams to focus on strategic growth.
The key takeaway? AI in transportation is all about helping people to work smarter and achieve better results more efficiently. ■
Bernhard Schmaldienst www. transporeon. com
Myth 4: AI-powered transportation damages relationships with carrier partners The reality: It’ s the other way around. AI actually strengthens relationships with carriers by ensuring transparency, in-market pricing, and efficiency. It doesn’ t replace human interactions; it strengthens them.
The proof: Many AI-powered procurement platforms provide carriers with instant
For more than 20 years, Transporeon has been digitizing and transforming logistics. The Transporeon transportation management platform is an essential part of the shipper / carrier ecosystem while linking people, places and things. Transporeon’ s cloud-based transportation management software enables thousands of customers every day, and powers the largest network of shippers, suppliers, retailers, goods recipients and carriers in the world. And as the newest member of the Trimble family, that network is now even bigger.
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