Rygen Technologies is a premier supply chain technology provider, that enables any company to quickly, easily, and efficiently execute and manage freight, connect with partners, and unlock data insights for their supply chain. With emphasis on advanced technology and exceptional customer service, Rygen is fueling the creation of smarter, data-driven solutions that deliver real value and solve real business problems.
Most of us have heard of the movie Back to the Future, right? The movie centers around a teenager that was transported back to when his parents were in high school. He meets a mad scientist who is obsessed with futuristic concepts like time travel. Working in the logistics industry can feel like that movie.
Like the main character, supply chain managers are always trying to move forward. They want to improve their systems and increase efficiency. Supply chain technology providers are much like the scientist, offering progressive solutions for a more technologically advanced tomorrow.
As time goes on, technology is only getting more advanced. For the supply chain industry specifically, the rate of change, increased consumer expectations, and the need to do more with less are all great reasons to embrace technological advancements.
Today’s leading supply chain technologies offer streamlined onboarding, allowing users to realize return on investment (ROI) much sooner than in the past. The functionality is more robust with some of the best providers leveraging Artificial Intelligence (AI) machine learning and cloud-native architecture. Additionally, top-of-the-line solutions are designed to be user-friendly, allowing for a shorter learning curve and higher adoption rates.
Some of the key benefits of developing a strong tech stack include increased speed and efficiency, the ability to make more informed decisions, and greater visibility and agility.
Speed and efficiency
Using an AI-enabled TMS, supply chain managers can automate manual transactions like freight carrier selection, routing, and awarding lanes to specific carriers. The user sets the parameters regarding price and service, and the TMS uses machine learning to ensure only carriers that meet the criteria are selected. By automating transactions through a TMS, users are able to reduce the resources needed to complete routine tasks.
More informed decisions
TMS solutions enable users to optimize every aspect of freight management, like choosing the best, most economical route for transit. If there are no negative service impacts, users can convert multiple less-than-truckload (LTL) shipments into one truckload shipment. There are fewer details to coordinate, and truckload rates are typically lower than LTL.
Visibility and agility
With a tech stack that includes an integration tool, supply chain managers gain visibility into every aspect of a shipment. Because the various operating systems communicate with each other, users receive updates in real-time allowing for the agility to make changes as needed, like rerouting a driver to avoid highway construction or easily sending another carrier if the selected carrier is not likely to make the deadline.
For years, supply chain managers, educators and analysts have talked about the importance of embracing technology. Now is the time to implement these solutions and keep pace with the demands of the supply chain industry.
You don’t need time travel or a Mad Scientist — just the right supply chain technology provider.
