FreitRater, Shipper Software, Carrier Software
FreitRater™ Client/Server software is a UNIX or Windows NT-based (server)/Windows-based (client) freight software providing full function freight bill audit, payment and management reporting. It is designed for shippers or consignees in manufacturing, distribution and retailing environments that want an in-house system for processing rate-based transportation management transactions.
FreitRater™ Client/Server software is used at Commercial Traffic for third-party audit and payment service that annually processes millions of freight bill transactions for thousands of customers.
FreitRater™ software is aimed at resolving two of the most common reasons for inaccurate rates that appear on freight bills: existing systems that cannot handle complex rating and inaccurate rate information entered or stored in the system.
Benefits of FreitRater Shipper Software
- Accuracy: FreitRater™ shipper, carrier and payment software determines accurate transportation rates both for pre-shipment information and post-shipment audit. It also provides the ability to check for duplicate billings and authorized payments.
- Speed: FreitRater™ shipper, carrier and payment software is the fastest way to accurately calculate any freight cost. Its potentially vast database enables an accurate review of an unlimited number of carriers so that decision support is quickly available to determine the most cost-effective transportation method.
- Ease of Use: FreitRater™ shipper, carrier and payment software screens are designed around common transportation methods to increase data entry accuracy. The Rate Maintenance applications allow you to enter rates as published. FreitRater™ can also import your rates from carriers or other systems.
- Flexibility: FreitRater™ shipper, carrier and payment software has the online ability to enter or import customized or negotiated rates as they are determined. It also allows the user to integrate this software with a range of logistics management operations and other supply-chain/decision-support systems..
- Analysis: FreitRater™ shipper, carrier and payment software features a provision for accurate analysis of freight bill processing and provides data on rate profiles for cost reduction efforts..
- Management Option: FreitRater™ shipper, carrier and payment software provides data elements to fit nearly any requirement. These data elements can then be used to generate ad hoc reports designed by the user.
System Compatibility
FreitRater™ Client/Server software can be integrated with a broad range of supply-chain management systems including software for distribution management, order handling, inbound transportation, routing and scheduling, truck fleet management, and warehousing management.
The “Open Systems” UNIX/RISC hardware requirements encompass IBM RS6000, Hewlett-Packard HP9000, Data General Aviion, SUN Microsystems SPARC, DEC-Alpha AXP, and others.
Training, rate database development and maintenance are available. To see first hand the ultimate in carrier/shipper software, click here or call CT Logistics (216)-267-2000 Ext. 2100 for an online FreitRater™ demonstration.