SiftedAI Unveils Action Library: Revolutionizing Parcel Cost Tracking Automation
In the ever-evolving landscape of logistics management, Sifted, a frontrunner in logistics intelligence, has made a significant advancement with the unveiling of the Action Library within its automated SiftedAI platform. This innovative feature is designed to streamline the monitoring of parcel expenditures by incorporating ready-made templates, transforming a traditionally reactive approach into a proactive one. The Action Library, which complements the existing Actions feature, enables shippers to ask specific questions about their parcel data that can be autonomously tracked and will alert users whenever a notable change requires attention.
Parcel cost management is more critical than ever given the frequent fluctuations in carrier rates, fees, and surcharges that occur throughout the year. The annual General Rate Increase (GRI) further complicates matters by contributing to additional costs that can catch logistics teams off guard if they aren’t continuously monitoring expenses. The Action Library seeks to combat this issue by automating the monitoring process, ensuring that no spikes in costs go unnoticed.
Unlike previous systems where monitoring was confined to scheduled reports, the new Action Library allows users to gauge parcel spending with remarkable flexibility. Shippers can leverage existing templates or create customized questions to track any aspect of their shipping costs, effectively allowing them to set specific monitoring intervals that suit their operational needs. Whether it’s daily, weekly, or monthly, SiftedAI processes these requests at the established intervals, thereby capturing every shift in expenditure promptly.
Among the key templates included in the Action Library are crucial tracking metrics such as shipping costs, shipment details, billing accuracy, carrier performance evaluations, and strategic analyses of carrier effectiveness. Users can monitor changes in charges and identify areas that may require further review, such as fuel or surcharge spending, helping firms maintain an astute oversight of their logistics expenses.
For instance, national retailers using this feature can seamlessly track fees covered under their contracts and differentiate them from those that aren’t applicable to their accounts, enhancing their awareness of financial obligations. Additionally, tracking late shipments has never been easier; the system provides real-time notifications when expected delivery windows are breached, allowing companies to respond to potential issues instantly.
Shawn McCarrick, CEO of Sifted, emphasized the importance of timely tracking, stating, "Parcel shippers and logistics professionals have demanding schedules, and unmonitored cost changes can lead to unforeseen financial consequences. Our goal is to enhance the capabilities of SiftedAI so that busy teams can have full control over their parcel expenses with minimal hassle. With Actions and the Action Library, we ensure that our users are notified immediately should any important results emerge, enabling them to make informed decisions more swiftly."
The aim of the Action Library is to provide an always-on logistics analyst, empowering businesses with not just data but actionable insights. By analyzing invoices, tracking carrier changes, modeling the impacts of different rates and fees, and recommending potential next steps, SiftedAI facilitates a new standard of cost-effective logistics management.
In conclusion, SiftedAI stands at the forefront of logistics innovation, enabling shippers to transition from reactive reporting to a continual state of optimization. With a proven success rate reflected in a 17% reduction in cost-per-package amongst its clients, SiftedAI continues to be a trusted partner for thousands of logistics professionals, including many prominent Fortune 1000 companies managing substantial transportation expenditures. For more insights and a personal demonstration of the Action Library, interested parties can visit Sifted.com or follow Sifted on LinkedIn.