Updates to project44 LTL Dispatch solution
make it easy for customers to send eBOL data to supporting carriers
without building new API endpoints
CHICAGO, July 2, 2024
/PRNewswire/ -- project44, the leader in supply chain visibility
and the only High-Velocity Supply Chain Platform, today released
enhanced electronic bill of lading (eBOL) capabilities to
accelerate adoption of the National Motor Freight Traffic
Association (NMFTA)'s standards across the less-than-truckload
(LTL) industry. For every pick-up request processed by project44,
eBOL data will be automatically sent to carriers – without
customers needing to build new API endpoints. By enabling customers
to seamlessly adopt the new eBOL standards, project44 is advancing
the NMFTA LTL Digital Council's vision of industry-wide
digitization and improved supply chain efficiency.
"eBOL helps us save time and reduce errors by digitizing data
capture and provides upstream visibility into shipment status,"
said Mike Grayson, Executive VP and
CRO at WWEX Group. "These enhancements improve the efficiency of
our day-to-day operations so we can provide a better service to our
customers. Adopting the eBOL standards fulfills our industry-wide
commitment to innovation and benefits all parties in the LTL
ecosystem."
Historically, shippers, carriers and logistics service providers
(LSPs) relied on paper bills of lading, requiring the manual
transfer of information into a digital format. This error-prone
process results in limited real-time visibility, reduced tracking
quality, freight delays and high overhead costs due to billing
complexity and disputes. project44's eBOL capabilities enable
shippers/LSPs and carriers to exchange accurate, concise data hours
earlier – mitigating exceptions upstream, decreasing delays and
automating billing processes. Furthermore, adopting the new eBOL
standards reduces paper waste and carbon emissions, and seamlessly
aligns businesses with global sustainability goals.
"eBOLs are a significant improvement in the logistics industry,"
said Mark Davis, VP of Pricing and
Traffic at Averitt Express. "By replacing traditional paper-based
processes, eBOLs enhance efficiency, reduce errors, and improve
security. They not only streamline workflows but also foster
stronger relationships between carriers and customers. With
real-time access to critical data, we can deliver cargo more
accurately, minimize delays, and create a seamless experience for
all parties involved."
"Since project44 formed the Digital LTL Council with our
customers in 2019, we have been leading the charge for greater
standardization and innovation across the LTL industry," said
Jett McCandless, Founder and CEO of
project44. "But our work doesn't stop with the development of new
standards. We are committed to removing barriers to adoption and
achieving a unified eBOL process that reduces friction for
shippers, LSPs and carriers."
On the cutting edge of eBOL standardization, project44's
NMFTA-compliant API is integrated with 100% of carriers with eBOL.
To make adoption easier for customers, project44 has converted a
historical API call for dispatch only into the new eBOL format,
bringing customers the immediate benefit of supply chain savings
without having to upgrade APIs. project44's eBOL capabilities offer
massive savings over time – with an estimated $3-8 savings per eBOL across more than 18,000
eBOLs sent to carriers per day.
"project44 has been instrumental in digitizing the LTL shipment
lifecycle, helping to drive efficiency, accuracy, and operational
excellence for the entire LTL ecosystem," said Paul Dugent, Executive Director, Digital LTL
Council. "Their adoption and promotion of the standard electronic
Bill of Lading (eBOL) is a notable example of this progress, as
they currently have the highest number of customer shipping
locations leveraging eBOL among adopters. We also appreciate
project44's role in establishing the original LTL Digital Council,
which has since evolved into the industry group the NMFTA now
stewards."
To learn how project44 can help you automate the full LTL
shipment lifecycle, schedule time with a project44 expert:
https://www.project44.com/get-a-demo
About project44
project44 is on a mission to make supply chains work. Movement by
project44, the only High-Velocity Supply Chain Platform, enables
shippers, LSPs and carriers across the globe to reduce costs,
optimize operations, deliver an exceptional customer experience and
drive greater resiliency and sustainability. Having built the
industry's largest and most connected ecosystem, project44 provides
visibility into over 1 billion shipments annually for over 1,300 of
the world's leading brands within manufacturing, automotive,
retail, life sciences, food & beverage, CPG, and oil, chemical
& gas.
project44's commitment to excellence was recognized across
organizations and awards including being named the Leader in the
2024 Gartner Magic Quadrant and as the "Customer's Choice" in
Gartner's 2023 Voice of the Customer report, a twelve-time leader
on G2's Supply Chain Visibility Grid, Google Cloud Partner of the
Year, and SAP Pinnacle Award winner. project44 is headquartered in
Chicago with a diverse team
spanning 19 global offices including Amsterdam, Bangalore, Kraków, São Paulo, Shanghai and Tokyo. Learn more at
project44.com.
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