With such a fast-moving freight-forwarding and logistics industry, efficiency in operations is quite apparent. Being required to adhere to stricter delivery deadlines, stricter compliance requirements, and more fluid coordination between one country and another, companies need advanced technology to be equipped in advance.
Implementing CargoWise One at its core, the eHub Adaptor would represent a tremendous facility for connecting numerous internal systems, external partners, and even government agencies to simplify everything from start to finish. Let’s see the benefits of an appropriate setting up of the eHub Adaptor and how it can benefit your freight forwarding business.
Automate Workflows, Eliminate Manual Errors
When you manually enter data, your business is defined by errors and arduous procedures. A correctly set up eHub Adaptor saves repetitive manual entry by automation key workflows in CargoWise One. Automatic opening of quotations into shipments automatically generates Master Bills of Lading which trigger the invoice.
This end-to-end automation ensures:
- Data entry is only done once and flows automatically across different modules.
- The chance of human error is much reduced.
- Your team saves more time for high-value activities instead of routine ones.
Enhanced Connectivity Between Internal Modules
It has become easy to interlink several modules in the CW1 system with the CargoWise eHub Adaptor. For example,
- Sales, operations, and finance collaborate seamlessly as shipment data feeds into invoicing systems.
- Invoices, shipment tracking, documents, and visibility in real-time do not present obstacles for each department.
- Such integration ensures a seamless workflow in your organization completely and you forget about delays caused by the disconnection of the processes.
Seamless Integration with External Systems and Partners
Freight forwarding, by its very nature, involves constant interaction with other stakeholders outside your system, such as suppliers, customers, and financial service providers. The eHub Adaptor allows your CW1 system to be directly linked up with external ERPs, financial systems, and other logistics platforms.
The integration has numerous benefits:
- Data received from the purchase order directly from customers’ ERP systems is transmitted into CargoWise, thus eliminating the transfers of data manually.
- The financial transactions will automatically be synced with accounting platforms. Payments and invoices are handled uniformly.
- The update on the shipment status will automatically be posted to the customers for a real-time view.
- This kind of advanced connectivity boosts your transparency as you have more firmly tied relations with your partners and clients.
Faster Customs Clearance with Government Integration
Customs procedures vary by geography. The eHub Adaptor is enabled to send directly to the government’s customs clearance websites through your CargoWise One. You can automatically create and submit the following through this integration:
- AMS for shipments to the US
- AFR submissions for Japan
- ACI filings for Canada.
This integration ensures that shipments respect local regulations so as not to attract delays or penalties. Pre-clearance documentation can also be dispatched in advance, thus expediting the customs process and ensuring smooth cross-border movement.
Real-Time Global Visibility and Control
With logistics operations across countries and regions, visibility is the key. The eHub Adaptor ensures that data entered in one place becomes accessible to the whole system from anywhere around the globe. That means:
- Information related to shipments, invoices, and payments can be accessed immediately across remote offices and time zones.
- Inventory and tracking information are always current to support more timely decisions.
- Proper use of an eHub Adaptor gives managers a 360-degree view of operations, enabling them to detect and rectify problems even before time.
Cost Savings and Efficiency Gain
A well-planned eHub Adaptor will open the gateway for maximum cost savings through the elimination of unnecessary processes, reduction of errors, and minimum human intervention.
Freight forwarders will be able to:
- Eliminate old practices that waste time and burn resources.
- Increase accuracy and reduce the cost in terms of mistakes and rework.
- Quick Invoices and Payments, thereby improving cash flow and financial management.
Compliance with Industry Regulations
Compliance with the industry regulations becomes one of the important aspects for freight forwarders. Using the eHub Adaptor, your system maintains the integrity of your operations by ensuring they are up to par by completing automated data exchanges with customs and regulatory bodies. It saves time in complying with various processes and also saves from fines and penalties due to non-compliance.
Conclusion
The CargoWise One eHub Adaptor implements a revolutionary for the freight forwarders looking to simplify their operations. It unlocks new levels of efficiency and control through internal module linking, workflow automation, integration with external systems, and compliance with government requirements.
Are you looking for the opportunity to reduce human error, speed up customs processing, or get more visibility into global operations? The proper configuration of an eHub Adaptor ensures seamless and cost-efficient management of logistics.
Set up the CargoWise eHub Adaptor today and experience efficiency, accuracy, and connectivity like never before with Elicit Technology!
