SupplyChain Magazine August 2018 | Page 45

termediary . Digitisation helps us overcome the disadvantages of a fragmented market by allowing us to reach more and more carriers in an efficient way . Thanks to the platform approach , we can think globally but act locally with a global platform connecting local players with global shippers .”
Redspher is also developing automation through the implementation of EDI ( Electronic Data Interchange ) and API ( Application Programming Interface ), reducing the barriers to the order process and allowing staff to focus on more critical matters . “ This move towards a more seamless operation is a major trend among big shippers ,” recognises Higelin . “ Improved data analysis gives a better understanding of the market and its evolution , allowing us to predict requirements . If , based on our analysis , we know a certain client is most likely to have increased needs for urgent transport around a certain time of the year , it enables us to better manage our carriers and provide a better service to the customer . Our continued goal with the platform approach is to standardise our data intelligence system to be able to collaborate with more companies around gaining meaningful insights from that data .”
Redspher is open to developing new partnerships as it builds a worldwide platform .
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