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Coordinating with partners
The internet provides the ideal platform for
communication between parties. A portal
can connect shippers, suppliers, carriers,
customers, stores and remote sites. It can
facilitate actions such as load tendering and
response, status updates, track and trace,
and delivery receipt.
For vendors and suppliers, a portal can
support inbound shipment routing requests
for consignee-controlled freight and advance
ship notices on vendor-prepaid inbounds.
Retail DCs can use it for scheduling
appointments with suppliers and alleviate
inbound receiving congestion. Stores can
initiate stock transfers and arrange returns.
And event management can alert users
and customers to disruptions, enabling
alternative plans to be made.
Getting paid
Once freight is delivered, a TMS can allow
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