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SlideShare: How AI is revolutionizing the contracted model - Loadsmart

Written by admin | May 24, 2019

At last week’s Gartner Supply Chain conference, we had the opportunity to present our thoughts on how technologies like artificial intelligence are revolutionizing how truckload freight is priced, booked and shipped.

Interested in diving deeper? Check out our presentation via the SlideShare below.

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Abstract
While the contracted carrier model has long been relied on by shippers looking to secure access to capacity, that security comes at a price. Routing guides are rarely updated and can move slowly, resulting in excessive costs and poor service. At the same time, they are critical for effective procurement.

With AI, can we make the contracted model smarter?

Read on to learn:

  • How AI can guarantee access to capacity
  • Lessons we can learn from the airline industry
  • Ways AI can accelerate the sourcing process