April - 2021 19logisticstechoutlook.comAt the heart of the e2log system's value proposition is its data integration capability that connects different stakeholders working at different levels in the supply chain process. What's more, shippers can choose the logistics provider of choice and build their preferred network within e2log's ecosystem. They can also turn high-level complexity into simple steps to ship the products to anywhere in the world. Besides, they can use the e2log system to manage their own set of providers in unique ways. "For example, they can break the shipment down to the smallest leg of the journey and optimize the door to door freight movement with the best logistics providers without any vendor lock-in. This was never possible before," says Adolph Colaco, CEO of e2log. Solving Fundamental ProblemsUnlike the traditional TMS that solves only a fraction of the industry problems, e2log tackles the foundational challenges related to correlating material procurement and logistics execution. Mark Scott, CTO of the company, explains, "When the materials are ready to move out of our Shipper's sites, e2log creates a global multi-modal logistics network that connects with the up-front supply chain." So once shippers have procured the material, they can proactively get started with their logistics processes. The company employs a lightweight digital twinning process that captures data from various data sources to get visibility into the supply chain. Accurate visibility into end-to-end lead times can help companies move away from the manufacture to stock paradigm, which is prone to unnecessary cost and inventory overload. With e2log, companies can redefine planning and adopt manufacture to order. The reason: firms no longer need to worry about how long it will take to get material from the supplier and instil them in the manufacturing process. Improved strategies due to automated tracking of orders and inventory throughout the lifecycle improve the overall business outcomes. Technology Integration in the Client Environmente2log follows a consultative client engagement strategy where it first understands their business and pain points and maps their existing processes. The company develops standard operating procedures in collaboration with the shippers' teams. It also provides recommendations on how the technology can be deployed in their existing business model to alleviate their concerns. During implementation, e2log rolls out the technology in their business in a phased manner. However, unlike its competitors, who take up to several months, sometimes year(s) to complete implementation, e2log completes the same in 4-6 weeks. Our shippers have come to appreciate the speed at which we make their systems transactional. "We integrated the 2log system with 19 logistics providers that moved our cargo and did so in as little as 15 days," says the Logistics Head of a major chemical distributor. In a case study, e2log helped a large company with 1,000 users implement its technology in more than 70 countries in less than 90 days. Like Amazon, we offer a single platform for planning, executing and tracking freight movement, delivering visibility of every step of the process
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