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	Cummins gains Real-Time Visibility with e2open

Cummins gains Real-Time Visibility with e2open

Technology Category	Functional Applications - Enterprise Resource Planning Systems (ERP) Functional Applications - Remote Monitoring & Control Systems
Applicable Industries	Transportation
Applicable Functions	Logistics & Transportation Warehouse & Inventory Management
Use Cases	Fleet Management Inventory Management Track & Trace of Assets
Services	Software Design & Engineering Services System Integration
Challenge	Cummins had difficulty managing carrier information and shipment specifications. Producing shipping labels and transmitting shipping information according to each carrier’s specifications was a complex and time-consuming process. Cummins needed to take control of their shipping, streamline operations and improve warehouse efficiency. Read More
About Customer	Cummins is a global company that designs, manufactures, and distributes engines, filtration, and power generation products. They serve customers in over 190 countries and territories through a network of approximately 600 company-owned and independent distributor locations and over 7,600 dealer locations. Managing a vast number of global and local carriers is a significant challenge for Cummins, given their extensive operations and the need for efficient logistics and supply chain management. Read More
Solution	Cummins chose e2open’s multi-carrier shipping software to streamline operations. E2open Global Parcel provides real-time production of shipping labels and carrier documents, performs shipment consolidation and freight calculations, and produces event tracking data. This comprehensive solution has enabled Cummins to reduce process times and minimize labeling errors. Additionally, tracking events are automatically downloaded from carrier servers, providing the Cummins team with full visibility on the latest status of every shipment. This allows them to share status information with their customers and improve the service they provide. Read More Log in to view content
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Technology Category

Functional Applications - Enterprise Resource Planning Systems (ERP)

Functional Applications - Remote Monitoring & Control Systems

Applicable Industries

Transportation

Applicable Functions

Logistics & Transportation

Warehouse & Inventory Management

Use Cases

Fleet Management

Inventory Management

Track & Trace of Assets

Services

Software Design & Engineering Services

System Integration

Challenge

Cummins had difficulty managing carrier information and shipment specifications. Producing shipping labels and transmitting shipping information according to each carrier’s specifications was a complex and time-consuming process. Cummins needed to take control of their shipping, streamline operations and improve warehouse efficiency.

About Customer

Cummins is a global company that designs, manufactures, and distributes engines, filtration, and power generation products. They serve customers in over 190 countries and territories through a network of approximately 600 company-owned and independent distributor locations and over 7,600 dealer locations. Managing a vast number of global and local carriers is a significant challenge for Cummins, given their extensive operations and the need for efficient logistics and supply chain management.

Solution

Cummins chose e2open’s multi-carrier shipping software to streamline operations. E2open Global Parcel provides real-time production of shipping labels and carrier documents, performs shipment consolidation and freight calculations, and produces event tracking data. This comprehensive solution has enabled Cummins to reduce process times and minimize labeling errors. Additionally, tracking events are automatically downloaded from carrier servers, providing the Cummins team with full visibility on the latest status of every shipment. This allows them to share status information with their customers and improve the service they provide.

Impact #1	Process times have been significantly reduced.
Impact #2	Labeling errors have been minimized due to real-time label printing.
Impact #3	Tracking events are automatically downloaded from carrier servers, providing full visibility on shipment status.

Impact #1

Process times have been significantly reduced.

Impact #2

Labeling errors have been minimized due to real-time label printing.

Impact #3

Tracking events are automatically downloaded from carrier servers, providing full visibility on shipment status.

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Overview

Cummins gains Real-Time Visibility with e2open

Operational Impact