EN Contact Siemens Digital Logistics USE CASE RATE CARD MANAGEMENT Using digital technology to navigate the labyrinth of freight rates It’s a familiar problem for many businesses: as the supply chains of the 21st century become increasingly complex and the shipped goods increasingly diverse, it’s becoming more difficult to choose the most reliable and cost-effective transport provider. Larger enterprises maintain a variety of general agreements with providers for every scenario: from courier services who can handle urgent small parts deliveries to shipping companies that can move containers across oceans—with a close eye on costs, of course. Within these enterprises, the international subsidiaries or departments often maintain parallel cost structures. This makes it difficult to get a clear view of the big picture—not to mention a quick answer to the rather basic question of “who can move the goods from point A to point B by the deadline at the best price?” Consequently, a digital IT solution for rate card management enables the management of freight rates and offers the following functions, among others: Centralized, standardized, transparent management of all contracts and proposals Fast, reliable information on all contracts worldwide Flexible, transparent adjustment of transport rates Cost calculation for shipments with calculation of various alternatives based on freight rates and routing options Support for various transport types (package, road, rail, ocean, air) plus surcharges, pre-carriage lead times, etc. Support for multi-leg, multi-mode combinations Quick, practical communication of contract data Application of contract terms for planning and controlling purposes Easy integration into existing IT infrastructure Rate Card Management redefines how prices for logistics services are calculated and determined. With the click of the mouse, freight rates and contract terms are retrieved and applied to predefined processes such as managing proposals or billing for services. Systematic access to all negotiated shipping rates also allows for automatic invoice verification. Bottom line: Rate Card Management is the clear choice thanks to easy administration and maintenance combined with an intuitive, user-friendly experience. Users benefit from streamlined carrier management and much greater transparency in price calculation. Do you have any questions about our solutions or services? Then get in touch with us. We will be happy to help you. Contact Imprint Data Privacy Supplier Information © Siemens Digital Logistics 2021 siemens.com Global Privacy settings We respect your privacySiemens and certain third parties use cookies on "siemens.com". For details on the types of cookies, their purpose and the entities involved, please see our Cookie Notice. Please consent to the use of cookies by clicking "Allow All" to have the best possible user experience on our websites. You can also set your preferred preferences or reject cookies (except for strictly necessary cookies). Required* Allow necessary cookies for the website to function correctly Externe Medien Allow external media like Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and Youtube Statistics Allow Matomo Analytics Data Privacy Impressum