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	How a Global Manufacturer Became a Data-Driven Shipper

How a Global Manufacturer Became a Data-Driven Shipper

Technology Category	Analytics & Modeling - Predictive Analytics Platform as a Service (PaaS) - Connectivity Platforms
Applicable Industries	Construction & Infrastructure Transportation
Applicable Functions	Business Operation Logistics & Transportation
Use Cases	Fleet Management Track & Trace of Assets
Services	Software Design & Engineering Services System Integration
Challenge	Customers’ tracking expectations evolved from wanting an estimated delivery date to needing visibility at every stage of the shipment. Without a modern digital platform, the manufacturer was dependent on EDI data, leaving them without access to accurate, timely data and limiting their ability to meet customer needs and make effective, proactive decisions. Read More
About Customer	The customer is a global building materials manufacturer that recognized the need to digitize their operations to improve efficiency. They were previously using outdated tracking technology, which hindered their ability to provide accurate and timely data to their customers. By switching to project44’s Advanced Visibility™ Platform, they aimed to enhance their tracking capabilities and make data-driven decisions. Read More
Solution	The manufacturer selected the project44 Advanced Visibility Platform for its deep API capabilities, integrations with hundreds of telematics/ELD devices, and large network of carriers. With flexible and scalable solutions, international coverage, and a roadmap aligned to their strategy, project44 has quickly enabled real-time truckload tracking and provided predictive analytics/ETAs for more data-driven decisions and the transparency their customers expect. Read More Log in to view content
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Technology Category

Analytics & Modeling - Predictive Analytics

Platform as a Service (PaaS) - Connectivity Platforms

Applicable Industries

Construction & Infrastructure

Transportation

Applicable Functions

Business Operation

Logistics & Transportation

Use Cases

Fleet Management

Track & Trace of Assets

Services

Software Design & Engineering Services

System Integration

Challenge

Customers’ tracking expectations evolved from wanting an estimated delivery date to needing visibility at every stage of the shipment. Without a modern digital platform, the manufacturer was dependent on EDI data, leaving them without access to accurate, timely data and limiting their ability to meet customer needs and make effective, proactive decisions.

About Customer

The customer is a global building materials manufacturer that recognized the need to digitize their operations to improve efficiency. They were previously using outdated tracking technology, which hindered their ability to provide accurate and timely data to their customers. By switching to project44’s Advanced Visibility™ Platform, they aimed to enhance their tracking capabilities and make data-driven decisions.

Solution

The manufacturer selected the project44 Advanced Visibility Platform for its deep API capabilities, integrations with hundreds of telematics/ELD devices, and large network of carriers. With flexible and scalable solutions, international coverage, and a roadmap aligned to their strategy, project44 has quickly enabled real-time truckload tracking and provided predictive analytics/ETAs for more data-driven decisions and the transparency their customers expect.

Impact #1	With project44, the building materials manufacturer has drastically improved customer experience and gained analytics to support making data-driven decisions.
Impact #2	Because of project44’s vast carrier network, they were able to get up and running and achieve value quickly.
Impact #3	More than three-quarters of their carriers are onboarded to project44 and successfully tracking shipments.

Impact #1

With project44, the building materials manufacturer has drastically improved customer experience and gained analytics to support making data-driven decisions.

Impact #2

Because of project44’s vast carrier network, they were able to get up and running and achieve value quickly.

Impact #3

More than three-quarters of their carriers are onboarded to project44 and successfully tracking shipments.

Benefit #1	More than three-quarters of their carriers are onboarded to project44 and successfully tracking shipments.

Benefit #1

More than three-quarters of their carriers are onboarded to project44 and successfully tracking shipments.

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How a Global Manufacturer Became a Data-Driven Shipper

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