Integrated Logistics Management (ILM) Mobile App by InspirageNew OTM Mobile App for Shippers/3PLs

Extend your transportation management system

The Challenge“I don’t have control of my shipments once they leave my facility.” This is most common problem stated by logistics service providers and corporate shippers around the world today – even if they are running a state of the art transportation management system (TMS) like OTM.

While a TMS can optimize planning and routing, it is relatively helpless when it comes to recording real-time activities on the ground including:

• What quantity has been picked up?• Was the delivery complete or did the driver miss a delivery?• How much has been delivered?• Was there any shortage or damage?• Are there time stamps for the driver’s arrival and departure?• And more

Delay in recording such events, adversely impacts customer service levels and increases logistics costs. Inability to record incidents like detentions on the customer side (or at the receiving facility) and damages accruing at the destination can result in shipment cost escalation. This can leave the shipper without any means to recover legitimate costs for the 3PL and lead to revenue leakage.

Furthermore, GPS applications typically provide only the location of the shipment and the use of on-board computers can be quite expensive in most markets. Future releases planned on iOS

The SolutionGiven the dexterity and savviness of most users today, a more cost effective approach to overcome such challenges is to leverage the capabilities of the smart phone.

Inspirage has designed Integrated Logistics Management (ILM), a mobile application which will work in concert with its OTM cloud pre-configured solution for asset based 3PLs. ILM has been configured for scenarios like:

• Driver-dispatcher interaction for organizations which have their own fleet: ILM is designed to meet most of the tasks that fleet operators need to perform over and above the out-of-the-box functionality that comes with OTM

• Support for 2PL/3PL and 4PL operations and interactions by connecting the contracted carriers and their drivers: This helps in quicker financial closure of invoices and issuance of vouchers

• Adaptiveness and support towards the industry standards like barcode scanning during loading and unloading: This helps in timesaving and better user experience

• GPS based gating events to support the long-awaited automation by logistics industry

• App push notifications to keep users up to date on their tasks

ILM is developed on the Android Platform, using Google’s native technologies and open source frameworks and is available for download from the Google Play Store. Most notably, the ILM application solves the challenge of delayed actions from the carrier – allowing for seamless integration across the OTM workflow and business processes.

Core Features and Capabilities

Manage shipments View / confirm / decline shipments by drivers or service providers

Multiple language capabilities and support

View shipment details Includes stop sequence, cargo details and contact information

Authorization for driver pick-upAvailable exclusively at locations where the driver does not carry documentation

MappingLinks to Google or here.com for map details, allowing for specific locations, routing, etc.

Scanning solution for pick-up / delivery confirmationUsers can record actual quantities picked up or delivered

Multiple language support

Mapping

www.inspirage.com | info@inspirage.comInspirage is the integrated supply chain specialist firm solving business critical challenges from design to delivery. The company delivers end-to-end consulting and implementation solutions that link Innovation Management, Supply Chain Management and Logistics Management. Inspirage partners with their customers to break down information silos and optimize performance to accelerate innovation, fuel growth and achieve operational excellence.

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Add events, POD based on signature, picture or unique passcodeUsers can add events and document details, including loading, damages, signed documents, etc.

Highly configurableWorkflows can be modified as per customer requirements and supports scanning details of cargo delivered

Push notifications for the task assignment/un-assignments

Conclusion

The new Inspirage Integrated Logistics Management (ILM) Mobile App adds new dimensions to enterprise supply chain solutions. The app on-boards more players in Logistics management for any OTM user and positively impacts logistics and business performance.

• Works both in online and offline modes

• Internal database stores

• Scanning abilities

• Multi language support – any language can be added

• Customer specific workflows can be added as required

ILM Mobile App Features

CustomizablePOD based on signatureAdd events