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Streamlining Logistics Operations: A Case Study of RAAF Logistics and Axon Software

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Technology Category	Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) - Cloud Computing
Applicable Industries	Automotive Transportation
Applicable Functions	Logistics & Transportation Procurement
Use Cases	Driver Performance Monitoring
Services	System Integration Training
Challenge	RAAF Logistics, a Texas-based company providing door-to-door service between Mexico and the US, faced significant operational challenges. The company, which started with 10 trucks and 15 trailers, quickly grew to 34 trucks, 62 drivers, and 125 trailers. This rapid expansion led to an increase in administrative tasks, particularly in managing orders and payroll. The company's general manager, Rodolfo Boehringer, was responsible for all the paperwork, including obtaining DOT permits and running the company. The company's growth also necessitated the need for a system to keep track of orders and invoices, as losing an invoice could result in financial losses. Additionally, the company was looking to establish an EDI connection with its customers to provide regular updates on their loads. Read More
About Customer	RAAF Logistics is a logistics company based in Laredo, Texas, providing door-to-door service between Mexico and the US. The company specializes in the transportation of automotive freight, with 80% of its freight for that industry. RAAF Logistics was founded in July 2018 by three friends, each contributing their unique skills and resources to the business. One of the founders was a trucking businessman in Mexico, another's family were customs brokers in Mexico and the US, and the third, Rodolfo Boehringer, took on the role of general manager. The company started with 10 new trucks and 15 trailers and has since grown to 34 trucks, 62 drivers, and 125 trailers. Read More
Solution	RAAF Logistics turned to Axon Software to streamline its operations. The software provided a comprehensive solution for managing orders, invoices, and payroll. After a two-week training period, the company was able to fully utilize the software to keep track of all its orders and ensure no invoice was lost. The software also allowed the company to run reports, providing a comprehensive view of the business operations. Axon Software also offered the option of hosting the system on the company's server or their servers, which was beneficial for RAAF Logistics as it had staff in Mexico and maintaining multiple servers and connections would have been challenging. The company chose to host the system on Axon's servers, citing the cost difference as worth it to avoid server problems. Furthermore, Axon Software was instrumental in setting up an EDI connection with one of RAAF's customers, enabling the company to provide regular updates on their loads. The software also simplified the payroll process, allowing one person to handle the payroll of over 60 drivers. Read More Log in to view content
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Technology Category

Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) - Cloud Computing

Applicable Industries

Automotive

Transportation

Applicable Functions

Logistics & Transportation

Procurement

Use Cases

Driver Performance Monitoring

Services

System Integration

Training

Challenge

RAAF Logistics, a Texas-based company providing door-to-door service between Mexico and the US, faced significant operational challenges. The company, which started with 10 trucks and 15 trailers, quickly grew to 34 trucks, 62 drivers, and 125 trailers. This rapid expansion led to an increase in administrative tasks, particularly in managing orders and payroll. The company's general manager, Rodolfo Boehringer, was responsible for all the paperwork, including obtaining DOT permits and running the company. The company's growth also necessitated the need for a system to keep track of orders and invoices, as losing an invoice could result in financial losses. Additionally, the company was looking to establish an EDI connection with its customers to provide regular updates on their loads.

About Customer

RAAF Logistics is a logistics company based in Laredo, Texas, providing door-to-door service between Mexico and the US. The company specializes in the transportation of automotive freight, with 80% of its freight for that industry. RAAF Logistics was founded in July 2018 by three friends, each contributing their unique skills and resources to the business. One of the founders was a trucking businessman in Mexico, another's family were customs brokers in Mexico and the US, and the third, Rodolfo Boehringer, took on the role of general manager. The company started with 10 new trucks and 15 trailers and has since grown to 34 trucks, 62 drivers, and 125 trailers.

Solution

RAAF Logistics turned to Axon Software to streamline its operations. The software provided a comprehensive solution for managing orders, invoices, and payroll. After a two-week training period, the company was able to fully utilize the software to keep track of all its orders and ensure no invoice was lost. The software also allowed the company to run reports, providing a comprehensive view of the business operations. Axon Software also offered the option of hosting the system on the company's server or their servers, which was beneficial for RAAF Logistics as it had staff in Mexico and maintaining multiple servers and connections would have been challenging. The company chose to host the system on Axon's servers, citing the cost difference as worth it to avoid server problems. Furthermore, Axon Software was instrumental in setting up an EDI connection with one of RAAF's customers, enabling the company to provide regular updates on their loads. The software also simplified the payroll process, allowing one person to handle the payroll of over 60 drivers.

Impact #1	The implementation of Axon Software significantly improved the operational efficiency of RAAF Logistics. The software provided a comprehensive solution for managing orders, invoices, and payroll, reducing the administrative burden on the company's general manager. The ability to run reports provided a comprehensive view of the business operations, enabling the company to make informed decisions. The software also simplified the payroll process, reducing the likelihood of errors such as double-paying drivers. Furthermore, the EDI connection set up through Axon allowed the company to provide regular updates to its customers, enhancing customer service. Overall, the use of Axon Software has enabled RAAF Logistics to focus on its core business of providing the best service to its customers.

Impact #1

The implementation of Axon Software significantly improved the operational efficiency of RAAF Logistics. The software provided a comprehensive solution for managing orders, invoices, and payroll, reducing the administrative burden on the company's general manager. The ability to run reports provided a comprehensive view of the business operations, enabling the company to make informed decisions. The software also simplified the payroll process, reducing the likelihood of errors such as double-paying drivers. Furthermore, the EDI connection set up through Axon allowed the company to provide regular updates to its customers, enhancing customer service. Overall, the use of Axon Software has enabled RAAF Logistics to focus on its core business of providing the best service to its customers.

Benefit #1	The company grew from 10 trucks and 15 trailers in July 2018 to 34 trucks, 62 drivers, and 125 trailers.
Benefit #2	The software enabled one person to handle the payroll of over 60 drivers.
Benefit #3	The company was able to keep track of all its orders and ensure no invoice was lost, preventing financial losses.

Benefit #1

The company grew from 10 trucks and 15 trailers in July 2018 to 34 trucks, 62 drivers, and 125 trailers.

Benefit #2

The software enabled one person to handle the payroll of over 60 drivers.

Benefit #3

The company was able to keep track of all its orders and ensure no invoice was lost, preventing financial losses.

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Streamlining Logistics Operations: A Case Study of RAAF Logistics and Axon Software

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