The SPOT Transport Management module provides shippers with a multi-carrier transport management system enabling full integration with all 3PL providers and carriers across all transport modes. After setting up an EDI or API connection, shippers can handle all inbound and outbound logistics via one single platform, fully integrated with their own ERP system. The SPOT mobile app lets users keep track on the go.

To enhance transparency and collaboration along the supply chain, many freight forwarders and logistics providers offer transport and supply chain management platforms in combination with their services. These platforms are intended to make collaboration more efficient by simplifying data exchange and automating processes. For clients working with a range of different logistics providers, however, having to deal with multiple platforms and user interfaces can have the opposite effect, causing more administrative effort on the shipper’s end.

SPOTworx has created a supply chain management platform to solve this problem by bringing all logistics partners together in one place and enabling easy multi-carrier transport management across all transport modes: from air, sea, road and rail to parcel services and warehousing. The SPOT Supply Chain Visibility & Collaboration Platform was launched in 2000 and has received continuous upgrades since then. Today, the platform offers a range of modules to optimize all aspects of the supply chain, including Transport Management, Purchase Order Management, Warehousing, and Reporting & Analytics. The Transport Management module was designed specifically to tackle the challenge of managing transports with multiple freight forwarders.

With SPOT Transport Management, users can view the status of all transport orders in a convenient and fully customizable Dashboard. The simple overview over all shipments, logistics providers and transport modes helps users keep track of complex delivery schedules and save significant amounts of time and effort. Tracking and tracing is further facilitated by status visualizations as well as proactive reminders and alerts. After setting up an EDI or API connection with SPOT, users can handle their entire transport management via the platform and benefit from full integration with their own ERP system. Transport orders can be placed via SPOT and are automatically transmitted to the right freight forwarder. Users can enter general, tradelane- or carrier-specific instructions which are stored in the system and made available to all responsible parties. All important documents are saved centrally on shipment level with defined access privileges. Finally, users have access to comprehensive KPI reports about their shipments, enabling carrier performance evaluations and continuous improvement measures. The SPOT mobile app, available for Android and Apple devices, provides 24/7 access to tracking, status updates and messaging functions, so users can keep an eye on their shipments on the go.