Truck Freight Rates Desktop Application Development for Logistics
Description
Our client was a shipping and logistics company operating from the USA. They aimed at making their truck booking accurate for their users by reducing costs. They were looking for a solution to minimize the time spent on entering rates and to implement automatic rate calculations. They contacted us with a need to improve efficiency of their system, minimize response time, and reduce errors.
Challenge
The client faced a few challenges with their application. First, truck rates had to be entered manually for each customer and zip code, which was slow and prone to mistakes. The app also couldn’t adjust rates based on pickup and delivery zip codes, and it wasn’t available across the entire U.S. Additionally, it didn’t help customers find the best rates, missing the chance to save them money.
Solutions
We resolved the client’s issues by understanding their requirements and finding ways to automate the rate-fetching mechanism. We created the feature of searching the available truck rate on the provided customer and location details as well as the option of identifying the actual rates. Subsequently, we testified and optimized the new features, making these options ready for the last stable release.
Impact
The automation of the truck rate fetching brought a lot of time because it eliminated the time used for entry. The app now get rates faster to make everything work faster and easier. The Benefit Calculation feature assist the customers to get the best rates in order for them to be able to cut expenses. Combined with an opportunity to apply rates to all zip codes in the country, the app is now international. Automation also enhances accuracy in the rate fetching process since mistakes were minimized.
