Streamlining Transportation Operations

Successfully optimized transportation management using OTM (Oracle Transportation Management) addressing inefficiencies, mitigating rising costs, and enhancing visibility across all aspects of logistics operations.

Client

Hit Promotional Products Inc, FL, USA

Vertical

Retail

Solution

Oracle Transportation Management, OTM

Hit Promotional Products Inc, FL, USA

Customer Profile

Hit Promotional Products is a distributors one stop shop for branded items and gifts. Hit Promotional Products has been a leader in the promotional product industry and a family-owned business that operates with a personal touch, an extensive inventory, first-class imprinting and decorations, and a commitment to sustainability. Hit is here to be a trusted partner in the success. which understand the needs of our clients and are constantly evolving to meet the needs of our market. Ranking among the top five suppliers in the nation, our wide array of products, expertise in our industry, and ability to get to market quickly make one-stop shop for all of your promotional product needs.

Problem Statement

Customers faced challenges with transportation management, including inefficient route planning, limited visibility into supply chain operations, and rising costs. Manual processes within their legacy system hindered accuracy and timeliness of shipment tracking and invoice management. The freight transportation market faces challenges like low customer solvency and intense competition. Transport coordination involves developing integrated systems and collaborative planning across the transport and warehouse processes.

Proposed Solution

OTM provides a unified platform for creating and booking Orders and Shipments across various modes (Ocean, TL, LTL, Air, Parcel) with competitive rates from leading Freight Forwarders. Team Somnetics assisted clients in transitioning to a single platform which enhanced tracking efficiency and simplifying invoice management. To address transportation challenges, OTM was integrated with clients' legacy systems, providing real-time visibility into Purchase and Sales Orders. Team Somnetics also added provisions to track the Orders and shipments by integrating OTM with multiple projects (up to 44 ) to check the status of live shipments and offered a customizable HUB for users to modify shipment details . Seamless data transmission between OTM and legacy systems done through OIC.

In conclusion, our implementation of OTM has proven to be a comprehensive solution for optimizing transportation management. By enabling the creation of orders and shipments with leading freight forwarders across various transportation modes—Ocean, TL, LTL, Air, and Parcel—we offer clients cost-effective contract rates. The transition to an automated system has significantly enhanced tracking capabilities and streamlined invoice management, ultimately boosting operational efficiency. Our integration of OTM with clients’ legacy systems ensures a unified platform for real-time visibility of Purchase Orders and Sales Orders. Additionally, the incorporation of Project 44 allows for live shipment tracking, while customized features empower end users to modify shipment details as needed. We further ensure seamless data transmission between OTM and legacy systems through OIC, facilitating smooth operations. Overall, our tailored approach has positioned clients to navigate transportation challenges effectively and achieve greater efficiency in their logistics operations.

Retail