The Importance of Supply Chain Visibility Software

last updated 11-09-2025
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Imagine deploying your fleet to deliver goods without knowing the optimal routes or having proof of delivery documentation prepared. Maintaining supply chain visibility is essential to ensure the seamless movement of products from the initial supplier to the final customer.



Understanding Supply Chain Visibility


Supply chain visibility refers to a business's capability to monitor every step of its products as they flow through the supply chain. This insight can significantly enhance operations, contributing to better inventory management and accurate estimated delivery times (ETAs).


Companies that neglect this aspect risk logistical challenges, such as delivery delays and inefficient inventory management. Given that a significant 73% of supply chain professionals face pressure to improve their delivery capabilities, investing in visibility ahead of your competitors is crucial.



Steps to Achieve Supply Chain Visibility


For businesses to attain high levels of supply chain visibility, they must implement transparent systems and clear responsibilities across their operations. Essential documentation, which should be accessible to every team member, includes:



  • Code labels

  • Invoices

  • Proof of delivery e-signatures

  • Proof of delivery images

  • Various exportable reports


Additionally, utilizing route tracking and load tracking software can streamline the delivery process. All relevant data should be stored in a centralized database, allowing quick access for team members when needed. Real-time data enables all parties to synchronize their activities and efficiently coordinate delivery schedules.



Benefits of a High-Visibility Supply Chain


Operating in a high-visibility supply chain environment empowers manufacturers, distributors, suppliers, and last-mile carriers to proactively manage their logistics needs.



Minimizing Disruption Risks


Effective planning is the cornerstone of supply chain operations. It encompasses assessing inventory levels, determining product order volumes, setting delivery dates, and organizing transportation requirements. Continuous communication between teams is essential to address potential issues and adjust processes dynamically as needed.


By enhancing supply chain visibility, businesses can better align their operational strategies, significantly reducing disruption risks during the delivery process.



Managing Complexity in Supply Chain Operations


For organizations operating on an international scale, the complexity of managing multiple supply chain phases increases dramatically. Effective visibility is necessary to coordinate all logistics and ensure that operations remain on schedule.


Even businesses focused on local markets must consider global customers if they aim to expand their services in the future. High visibility provides the agility needed to respond quickly to changing demands, making complex logistics management more manageable.



Meeting Customer Demand


Competitive pressures in the supply chain space are intensifying, requiring businesses to work diligently to attract and retain customers. Achieving seamless operations is essential for meeting customer expectations and maintaining a competitive edge.


With enhanced supply chain visibility, businesses can facilitate data sharing, improve inventory control, and ensure timely deliveries to boost customer satisfaction.



Regulatory Compliance


In addition to improving performance and customer satisfaction, visibility also aids in complying with local laws and regulations. Businesses must stay informed about regulatory changes; failure to do so can lead to costly fines and operational disruptions.


This compliance is especially critical for organizations involved in international trade, navigating customs duties, and adhering to trade agreements. High visibility allows quicker adjustments to policies and procedures, ensuring ongoing compliance.



Performance Monitoring


Monitoring performance is vital for any supply chain operation. Utilizing management software enables businesses to track performance metrics, such as Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), to assess various aspects of their internal processes.


By continuously evaluating production levels, efficiency, and profitability, managers can identify areas for improvement and standardize processes to achieve consistent outcomes and meet deadlines.



Optimize Your Operations with FreightPrint


Implementing supply chain visibility software is integral to maintaining effective logistics management. FreightPrint provides cloud-based visibility software, allowing businesses to store logistics data and track routes and fleets throughout the delivery process.


By choosing FreightPrint as your supply chain visibility solution, you will establish an efficient communication channel for real-time data sharing, minimizing delays stemming from poor information exchange, and ensuring that your operational processes are always optimized for peak performance.

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Automated Dispatching, Routing & Tracking

Seamlessly Dispatch and Manage Routes

 

Imagine processing customer orders, automatically creating optimized routes, communicating with drivers and customers, all without spending any extra time.

▸ Dispatch Loads

Dispatch loads on the go or schedule to dispatch for a future date. Work with carriers, brokers, dispatchers and shippers all from one platform.

▸ Automated Routes

Pick multiple shipments and create routes instantly. Assign drop numbers, edit or remove stops without contacting the drivers.

▸ Driver Assignment

Assign a task or a route to a driver. Don't know who can do the delivery? Allow drivers to pick their loads, or broadcast loads to your carriers and have them bid on your loads.




 

Provide Shipment Tracking and Proof of Delivery

 

Improve your Delivery Experience

 

Free up your phone lines and staff, while meeting and exceeding your customers’ expectations. Spend your precious time closing more deals and going on vacation.

▸ Provide Shipment Tracking

While the FreightPrint™ app provides status updates and other useful information, it can also provide you with shipment tracking.

▸ Collect Signatures, Pictures and Notes

Create an audit trail of shipment statuses with timestamps and location stamps.Receive proof of delivery signature and pictures instantly.




 

Print Labels & Manage Documents

 

Manage your Documents

 

Create and design your own shipping documents. Create templates for your customers to match their specifications.

▸ Print Labels

Create, desigsn and print QR code labels. Add QR codes to your shipping documents and emails. Update shipments by simply scanning labels using your phone.

▸ Design and Customize Documents

Create and design your own shipping documents. Whether it's BOL, POD, rate confirmation or any other customized documents, our document creation tool can help you.





 

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No software is built to perfectly fit everyone's needs, and that’s why we allow you to customize it. FreightPrint is flexible to serve your business needs.

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Create custom fields and custom checklists to ensure your team can track progress. Connect with SalesForce and OrderTime natively, integrate with your own in-house software using our API, or build automation with Zapier.

 

 

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