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The $4 Billion Paper Problem: How Document Ingestion Automation Turns Paper Into Profit

The freight forwarding industry is at a technological inflection point, where many manual routines and operations are not only being digitized, they’re jumping to full AI-automation. In large part, this is due to mounting pressure from other connected industries to play catch-up with their digital transformations. That $4 billion referenced in the title? That’s the estimated amount spent per year on paper-based document processing, taking into account errors, delays, and manual processing costs.

Insights & Trends

4 min read

From Reactive to Proactive: The Freight Forwarders' Guide to AI Transformation

Being in global shipping can feel like a never-ending uphill battle, one where the odds are stacked against freight forwarders with the endless barrage of ‘unprecedented’ and ‘once-in-a-lifetime’ events over the last few years. This has put forwarders on their back foot, forced to constantly react to the latest situation that feels completely out of their control.

Insights & Trends

4 min read

Breaking Down Data Silos in Logistics: Stop Losing Time, Money, and Customers

Everyone is talking about end-to-end automation, and while software is great at many things, it's not always in your best interest to put your most business-critical workflows on autopilot.We’ll talk a bit about how you should be thinking about automating parts of your business. We’ll focus on the forwarder but this is generally applicable for any business.

Tech & Tools

3 min read

Human-in-the-Loop Automation: A Practical Approach for Businesses

Product Updates

2 min read

Automation vs. AI: What's the Difference?

You've probably heard the terms "AI" and "automation" thrown around interchangeably, but understanding the difference between these terms is crucial for companies looking to modernize their operations. Let's break it down in simple terms.

Insights & Trends

2 min read

The First Port Strike Since 1977

A significant strike started across the ports along the East and Gulf Coasts of the United States. Here’s some information on what’s happening and why it matters.