How a Pandemic Changed the Future of the Supply Chain
With a heightened concern for driver safety and a need for solutions that support a remote workforce, digital scanning and cloud-based document organization have experienced a major boost recently. Even sources like Forbes have said, “The COVID-19 pandemic is increasing the need for digital freight solutions.” Source
Freight brokers and 3PLs greatly benefit from full visibility of their freight, and real-time updates they can access from anywhere. And with the topic of Safety on everyone’s mind, freight brokers are looking to nurture their relationships with carriers and drivers through no-touch solutions that minimize the spread of viruses.
Electronic bill of lading (eBOL) and electronic proof of delivery (ePOD) are just the tip of the iceberg of enhanced solutions for the supply chain that have been implemented during the recent COVID-19 pandemic.
But these solutions have quickly proven to not be a simply a temporary “fix” for coronavirus-focused concerns, but a staple in the supply chain’s future as a whole – Forbes admitted that, “the freight industry is becoming digitally transformed in front of our eyes.” Source
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