May 2024: Boost Your Brokerage

Sharing how to master freight efficiency with monthly insights, trends, and cutting-edge strategies for Next-Gen Brokers.

1. May's Must See: Free Ebook for Freight Brokerage Success

As the market gears up for growth, it's time to seize the opportunity to optimize your business for long-term success. When you use downtime to address process inefficiencies and enhance workflows, you set your company up for future success. At Tai Software, we've identified and studied eight (8) common areas of improvement in the freight broker process. These areas are processes that, when not optimized, cause headaches for your team and customers. When you evaluate these eight areas of improvement, you may uncover hidden labor or resource costs that eat into your bottom line. You may also discover unnecessary internal steps that slow down your booking process or, at worst, annoy your customers. These insights can help you set up systems to work smarter, not harder.

Download the Ebook Today: Don't Let Inefficiency Eat Your Bottom Line: 8 Areas to Improve Your Freight Brokerage

?2. We're Live! Our Brand-New Website Is Here

That's right. After months of careful planning and development, we're thrilled to launch our completely redesigned website! This faster and smoother interface reflects our commitment to innovation, efficiency, and a seamless user experience. Prepare to navigate a sleek and informative interface with a brand-new look & feel. But that's not all! We've packed the new website with valuable features and resources designed to empower your business and propel you towards success. It's the best place to discover everything about Tai.

Ready to Experience the Difference? Explore Our All-New Website

3. Missed Our Webinar? Catch Up!

Our recent webinar, "Leveling Up Your Freight Business: Eight Ways to Improve Profitability," explored key strategies to optimize your operations. Here are some key takeaways:

• We analyzed eight key areas where inefficiencies can significantly impact your margins.
• Learned how Tai Software's clients achieved impressive labor cost savings, often exceeding 50%, through process automation and streamlined workflows.
• Our CRO, Sean McGillicuddy, shared valuable insights on building scalable operations that can adapt and grow with your business.
• The webinar explored strategies to improve communication, track and trace capabilities, and client updates, ultimately leading to higher customer satisfaction.

Learn More! Click Here to Watch the Complete Webinar

4. Be Ready To Capitalize on the Opportunity

The freight market slowdown won't last forever! Data suggests a recovery is coming, but it won't be a repeat of the 2020s boom. While margins are tight, cutting back on tech upgrades during this downturn can hurt you in the long run. Start preparing for the rebound. How? Upgrade now for future success by learning from "seasoned brokers." Experienced brokers understand market cycles. They don't panic during downturns but instead use them strategically. It's the perfect time to evaluate tools and systems that can improve efficiency. Companies that invest wisely during slower periods pull ahead when the market rebounds.

Don't Just Stay Busy – Be Strategic! Read the Complete Article: How Brokers Can Prepare for the Impending Market Turn

5. Automation That Learns From You

Freight mastery deserves smarter tools. Current TMS solutions automate tasks, but they often fall short when it comes to the individuality of each shipment. Now, imagine a smarter TMS that empowers you. This next generation personalizes automation based on each load's details. It goes beyond routine tasks, analyzing factors like destination and cargo type, and the shipper needs to make informed decisions on things like carrier selection and route optimization. Picture this: Streamlining your workflow by having a system suggest options that perfectly fit each shipment's needs. This new standard in TMS unlocks a world of efficiency and control for freight brokers. Dive deeper into how this new approach can revolutionize your brokerage operations.

Check the Full Byline: Freight Brokers Need More Than Just Automation; They Need Optionality

?? Latest News

• Balancing Innovation and Human Touch: AI's Role in the Freight Industry

Our CEO, Walter Mitchell, recently shared his thoughts on C.H. Robin's recent announcement about leveraging AI tools to answer email requests and its impact on the freight industry. Mitch emphasized the transformative impact of AI in enhancing operational efficiency and customer service levels. However, he also underlined the irreplaceable value of the human touch in navigating complex logistical challenges and fostering meaningful client relationships.

View Mitch's Full Comments Here.

Read the Full Article From FreightWaves Here: C.H. Robinson leveraging AI tools to answer email requests for quotes - FreightWaves

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