BoxTop Technologies mentioned in article in launch issue of Freight Business Journal, April 2010. “Information is the name of the game in the freight industry of today. – Full Screen View by Marcia MacLeod.”
“Forwarders need software that allows open access to data – but also lets them add their own updates,” says Christopher Hewlett, Managing Director at BoxTop.
“Capturing data is not that easy; there is a shift to web portals to allow the right information to be seen long before the goods become a shipment. This way forwarders, shippers and consignees can identify problems before they occur – allowing decisions to be made to adjust the delivery process – for example, change the mode of transport; reduce the size of the order; source materials elsewhere; or transfer stock from another location. The need for early visibility becomes even more important when shelf-ready goods are involved, as no stock literally means empty shelves! We’ve spent 18 months working on software to support this enhanced visibility.”