We Reduce the Time and Improve the Accuracy of International Inbound Planning
Cost effective inbound routing is a function of accurate planning. Acuitive drives better planning several ways….first by centralizing the decision process based on business rules and corporate hierarchy. Budget holders determine rules for who approves what and when. This reduces decision making time and steps. One customer reported reducing their process from over 20 steps to two. Next we provide visibility and transparency in order to achieve accountability, process participation by and communication to all key stakeholders…forwarders, carriers, suppliers and internal functions (including Payables, Accounting, Budget and Cost analysts). The result is greater data accuracy and quick multi-modal selection and rate shopping. Communication is automatic via EDI and/or email.
More deliverables and benefits
- A single, easy to use interface for all modes reduces planning to two easy steps:
- 1 A quote sheet is generated with a cost per unit by service option
- 2 Automatic approval routing to decision makers and automatic communication (via EDI or email) to suppliers and forwarders with the cost linked back to an expense line. Shipment management time is reduced from days to minutes or hours.
- Faster cost and service selection with greater control
- Better cost identification and detail….including gross cost, net premium and projected cost per piece/unit and all-in costs
- Automatic and controlled approval processes
- A decision process that is not fragmented but operates in a timely and cohesive manner across the organization fostering intercompany cooperation and understanding.
- Acuitive air route planning includes volumetric weights (DIM) accessorials, and international currency conversions that are included in a complete picture of total costs
- Easy to use, simple point and click querying creates easily exported reports in spreadsheet format or email. Custom reports include but are not limited to Spend by Reason, Attributes of Approved Transactions (vendor, service type, location, approval date, available to ship date, product category, payment terms, Inco terms) and Vendor Failures and Delays. All give a clear picture of activity, costs and performance.