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- Shipment control and visibility at the inbound, plant, and outbound level results in better coordination between suppliers, plants, and customers.
- Shipment order execution and accuracy is increased.
- Electronic data interchange with carriers results in saved time, reduced cost, and reduced errors.
- A single source of track & trace data for over 460 railroads in North America. RSInet receives car location updates every 15 minutes. This results in more accurate data and the convenience and efficiency of a single application for all carriers.
- Organized process for detecting, reporting, and monitoring transit problems. Faster problem resolution results in less supply chain disruptions and improves transit times for both loaded and empty railcars.
- Better tracking of onsite inventory leads to faster material unloading/loading.
- The rate management process reduces the amount of time required for submitting rate requests and receiving responses from carriers.
- Rate data, including fuel surcharges, are kept up-to-date and organized in one place. This enables better rate planning and control activities that will reduce freight costs.
- Freight accrual and payment results in improved billing accuracy and lower administrative cost.
- One to two day reduction in obtaining shipping rate estimates results in improved sales and customer support.
- Greater accuracy and ease through data integration with other systems.
- Minimize assessorial charges and improve plant safety and bds security by increasing yard visibility.
- Terminal inventory reporting provides a more efficient way to meet corporate accounting needs.
- Improved asset management by tracking railcar lease agreements, empty mileage equalization, empty mileage charges, and railcar maintenance.
- Better measurement and reporting supports better transportation planning and more informed decisions.
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