Automotive Supply Chain Software

When it comes to auto transport, technology is constantly improving tracking, speed, reliability, fee calculation, and more. In addition, products that are easier to integrate into existing systems are constantly coming onto the market.

Here are examples of companies offering cutting edge solutions available for the industry.

Company: Vazkor Technologies

PRODUCT: Custom Software Developer Specializing in Auto Transport Industry

Platform: Microsoft Windows Servers in Secured Data Center, Microsoft SQL Server Databases, .NET Platforms, Browser-Based or Desktop Development. 

How It Works: Vazkor builds all of its systems from the ground up based on customer specification, but the company can also leverage past experience and module development to develop a customized product better, faster, and cheaper. Vazkor can show customers many different examples of the development it does, as well as put customers in touch with other auto transport customers who have used Vazkor’s services.

What Sets Us Apart: Vazkor has built almost every component of an auto-transport software system imaginable and has years of experience with other specialties that many clients find useful such as: VIN decoding, Quickbooks Integration, and web marketing.

Website: www.vazkor.com

Company: Zebra Enterprise Solution, a division of Zebra Technology Corporation 

PRODUCT: Material Flow Replenishment

Platform: Material Flow

Customers: Whirlpool, Subaru, Getrag Ford, Hyundai, Lear

What Sets us Apart: Zebra Enterprise Solutions is a single vendor delivering a comprehensive manufacturing execution solution that integrates both hardware and software to automate lean manufacturing techniques. Designed to reduce product cycle time, minimize inventory, decrease costs and improve productivity through a centralized control system, Material Flow Replenishment streamlines the replenishment process between line side and internal/external suppliers, while it enhances ERP system capabilities. Its “One-Stop-Shop” solution is unique to the industry.

Website: www.zebra.com/zes

Company: Computer Support Inc. (CSI)

PRODUCT: CSIRoad for Auto Haulers

Platform: Web-Based with MSSQL database

Customers: Auto hauling companies who move vehicles from:
• Seaports to dealerships
• Dealerships to Auctions
• Auctions to Dealerships/ Seaports
• Show location to show location
What Sets Us Apart:
• Completely integrated system from VIN entry to accounting
• Send quotes to your customers through e-mail or fax
• VIN tracking and BOL tracking
• Real-Time dispatch
• Customizable dispatch screens
• Automated Driver pay calculation
• Flexible rating system allows rating by VIN, auto type, location, mileage, and many others.
• EDI ready.

Comments: The CSIRoad applications are modular. The enterprise version is seamlessly integrated, ranging from quotes, brokerage, freight billing, driver settlement, fuel & mileage, imaging, vehicle maintenance, and accounting. The applications can also integrate with Quick Books, MAS 200, or Microsoft Dynamics.

Website: www.csiroad.com


 

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Automotive Supply Chain Software

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Funding a National Freight Policy

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