Implementation of intelligent management in transportation and logistics companies

According to Total News, Mohammad Mohammadpour stated that the key to successfully implementing the smart transformation of transportation companies is to focus on systematic goals in a way that is measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound (SMART). Most international transportation companies and logistics service providers use software solutions like Microsoft Excel or information management systems.

He noted that currently, transportation and logistics chains generate a large amount of data due to their complex processes, but due to the lack of smart management software and real-time access to a knowledge base, they cannot make timely and intelligent decisions for their organizations.

The CEO of Total International Holding said that implementing smart management allows companies to automatically convert data into useful and decision-making information. Special business intelligence tools contain information filters that act as a warning system when certain thresholds are reached (for example, delivery delays or vehicle shortages in the fleet).

Smart management software automates the necessary processes, thereby creating a knowledge base for the organization, Mohammadpour added. This knowledge base integrates all operational data sources in transportation, such as Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) or Transportation Management Systems (TMS). However, this database is separated from the input and primary data to avoid slowing down data processing in operational processes.

He mentioned that one of the important features of smart management software is that it automatically converts data into the most accurate real-time information. Then, through business intelligence tools, it enables users to have a more precise view of their organization’s performance. For example, they can monitor what percentage of a customer’s trips are highly profitable or what types of cargo are involved. Some of the information that can be derived from the charts and reports of smart management software includes:

• The number of stops in each transportation trip
• Comparison of the transportation method with the planned method
• Loading and unloading times
• Deviations between the quoted rates and the actual costs incurred for a trip

Smart management software facilitates the connection between organizational demands and the latest information technology. This tactic helps organizations leverage information technology to take control of the market and meet their challenging needs for continuous changes in the business environment. Mohammadpour, referring to the advantages of smart management in transportation and logistics companies, said that implementing smart management software provides transportation company managers with a broad view of transportation operations management. One of the greatest advantages of this software is the ability for managers to make timely and accurate decisions. This software allows for data mining of completed trips, meaning that company managers can identify productivity drivers and barriers in real-time by analyzing operational data. They can then visualize the analysis clearly and provide the necessary knowledge for making sound business decisions by offering insights into all ongoing processes.

-Business intelligence dashboards provide information such as:

-Road and rail fleet

-Cost and profit per truck per trip