Logistics quotation & analytics platform
**Project Overview**
Managing extensive logistics pricing inquiries is a challenging and labor-intensive task. Global requests for quotations (RFQs) are frequently managed through Excel spreadsheets, extensive email chains, and manual coordination across various countries. This can result in mistakes, limited visibility, and delayed decision-making.
**Main Challenges**
The primary issue was to transition from disjointed, manual processes to a streamlined system capable of accommodating large datasets and facilitating coordination. The solution had to cater to multiple stakeholders, guarantee data accuracy, and offer real-time insights into RFQ progress.
**Proposed Solution**
AgileWorks created a centralized platform for overseeing the complete RFQ lifecycle. This system allows tender managers to generate and distribute RFQs, gather responses from different countries, and automatically check and merge data. The platform features structured workflows, real-time monitoring, and integrated validation rules that minimize manual tasks and enhance data reliability. Furthermore, it offers analytical tools for improved decision-making. Additionally, artificial intelligence is employed to verify and refine data, assisting users in identifying discrepancies and elevating input quality from the outset.
**Outcomes**
The implemented solution cut down manual tasks by up to 50% and improved both the quality and uniformity of the submitted data. Logistics teams gained comprehensive visibility into RFQ status, enabling quicker and more precise responses. Currently, the platform is utilized by global logistics firms in over 120 countries, supporting thousands of users and facilitating data-driven decisions in what was previously an entirely manual process.