It’s incredible to see how the logistics industry is evolving with automation. Thanks to robots, algorithms and advanced technology, tedious tasks are now being streamlined at an unprecedented rate. According to our observation, up to 98% of manual tasks can now be automated, which leads to significantly improved productivity and cost-effectiveness. And automation isn’t just about eliminating manual tasks. Emtec Digital found that many businesses face familiar challenges hindering logistics operations in an evolving automation landscape. For instance, a logistics manager aiming to implement automation often encounters issues such as limited resources, higher costs and the scarcity of specialized skills in a dynamic digital terrain. These hurdles cast a shadow over the potential of embracing digital transformation (DT) for the betterment of the industry.
Companies that lack a long-term vision of how digital transformation is instrumental in businesses are at a significant disadvantage. They may achieve short-term gains by automating tasks and streamlining processes, but competitors will eventually overtake them with a more strategic digital transformation approach. To realize their long-term vision for DT, companies must embrace automation as a strategic tool that empowers innovation, efficiency and growth.
The real value for you — introducing OptimateIQ
Logistics is a dynamic, ever-evolving field in which challenges emerge like uncharted routes for companies of all sizes. Logistics leaders must develop agile strategies for their supply chains to tackle them. It takes adaptability, strategy and reliable automated technologies to unlock efficiency, transparency and a path to sustainable growth in this logistical maze.
One way to overcome business challenges is by leveraging automation solutions such as robotic process automation and large language models. These AI-powered tools outshine cloud computing and other technologies because they directly tackle precise business challenges. However, the significant cost involved in their implementation and operation presents a major hurdle for many businesses, especially the smaller ones. These expenses can be categorized into three main areas:
Initial investment: Initial investment in automation can be expensive due to licensing fees, installation and maintenance costs.
Expensive technical expertise: Automation solutions require specialized technical expertise and may result in significant labor costs for businesses without in-house knowledge.
Integrating solutions with existing business models: Integrating automation solutions into existing business processes often incurs additional costs. This may involve process redesign, data migration and team member training.
Besides the costs, automation involves hidden expenses depicted in an iceberg diagram below. The metaphor highlights unseen aspects of the problem. Hence, business leaders must consider hidden automation costs beyond the development and subscription fees.
Businesses can certainly rise above these challenges by exploring an alternative avenue: automation as a service.
Emtec Digital’s OptimateIQ is an automation-as-a-service platform that streamlines logistics operations. This solution fosters effortless cooperation between human expertise and digital automation, facilitating no-touch conversational and autonomous workflows. OptimateIQ has been designed to cause minimum disruption to customers’ IT operations during the initial implementation or later enhancements. The platform can eventually scale to automate every repetitive manual task that will free up your resources.
Let’s see how OptimateIQ can be the driver of your growth:
Simplified workflows: Automating 50%-98% of manual work improves employee well-being, lowers labor costs and provides time for value-adding activities. OptimateIQ simplifies workflows by automating manual tasks and streamlining processes, reducing the need for human intervention.
Seamless collaboration: OptimateIQ enables seamless collaboration between digital and knowledge workers. By providing a centralized platform for real-time data sharing, task assignment and tracking, collaborative decision-making, and communication, OptimateIQ ensures that digital and knowledge workers can work together effortlessly, optimizing efficiency and productivity.
Zero-trust approach: OptimateIQ simplifies workflow through a no-touch approach by eliminating the need for extensive integrations and custom development. It allows users to integrate their existing systems and applications with minimal effort seamlessly. Just bring your API keys.
Besides automation as a service, OptimateIQ offers two more components promising to give your business a competitive edge:
Copilots — Copilots are the buzz lately! These AI-powered tools can help you with various tasks, such as data analysis and process automation. In fact, you can have your own variety of AI copilots with OptimateIQ so you can get intelligent assistance in decision-making, supply chain management and reduced human intervention in repetitive tasks.
Conversation as a service — Do your employees spend hours switching between various applications to complete the work? Prazna, our conversation-as-a-service platform, integrates your in-house and external applications under one seamless interface that can interact through simple, human-like conversation. Prazna eliminates app fatigue and gives instant access to data across any device, anywhere and anytime.
Savings in the supply chain: The impact of pay-per-transaction
The revolutionary pay-per-transaction model redefines the traditional approach to investment in the relentless pursuit of efficiency and excellence. The platform charges users based on the documents they process or their actions rather than a flat fee, subscription or one-time payment. Adopting a pay-per-transaction model eliminates the need for upfront capital investment and resource-intensive software management (refer to the image below). This smart approach helps organizations manage and save their company spending on fixed subscriptions.
“Utilizing automation as a service is the way forward for greater efficiency and productivity. And OptimateIQ ensures that every interaction is smooth, every need is met and every expectation is surpassed, solidifying the reputation as a provider that understands and delivers customer desires,” said Sreenivas Vemulapalli, associate vice president, Emtec Digital.
Use case
TL and LTL spot quoting: On-demand pricing, tailor-made for cost-effective transportation
Spot quoting for truckload and less-than-truckload freight can be a complex and time-consuming process. A trucking company simplified its spot quoting process by implementing OptimateIQ. The company previously used a labor-intensive manual process that caused frequent errors, wasted time and incurred significant costs. To optimize pricing and reduce inefficiencies, the company implemented OptimateIQ.
OptimateIQ’s data-driven approach analyzed data from various sources, including TMS, freight marketplaces and fuel price databases. This reduced quoting time, ensured competitive rates for TL and LTL freight, and eliminated the potential for costly human errors. The implementation of Emtec Digital’s OptimateIQ resulted in a remarkable transformation for the trucking company. It overcame the challenges of labor-intensive and error-prone spot quoting and achieved substantial cost savings. This newfound cost efficiency, competitive pricing and a reduction in costly errors strengthened the company’s financial position and client relationships.
Experience the transformative power of OptimateIQ — where financial freedom, comprehensive goal management and unwavering support converge to propel the business forward. Click here to start your journey with OptimateIQ today and elevate the productivity of your logistics operations. For more information, reach us at digital@emtecinc.com.
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