EIKONA Freight Management

The real-time software for managing your transport partners.

The software digitalises and automates your carrier management. All while optimising costs.

Smart freight exchange with bidding system
Digital order entry and placement

Comprehensive carrier management
Electronic consignment note (eCMR)

Driver communication via web app
Fully integrated into transport management systems

Manage transport orders and carriers with one click.

Store the contract terms you negotiated with transport partners in our EIKONA Freight Management module. These terms include load size, dimensions and weight, delivery dates, or trip and route planning. You can also define quality criteria for the transport of your shipments. This can include carriers for temperature-controlled transports, dangerous goods or two-man deliveries.

You transfer the customer orders straight from your TMS into our EIKONA Freight Management module, and the software then checks your registered carriers against the specified criteria. Once the right partner is found, you can place the transport order.

EIKONA Freight Management light: The slim solution for quick deployment

Without installationThe solution works browser-based via link forwarding and does not need to be installed as an app.
Upgrade anytimeTo take advantage of all the features of comprehensive carrier management, you can upgrade anytime.

The electronic consignment note (eCMR)

The electronic consignment note lets you save time and avoid re-entering data. When the loading is done, our EIKONA Freight Management module summarises the list of packages in a digitally signed document. This is an audit-proof document that will pass every inspection. All it requires is a mobile device and a charged battery.

The best modules for a perfect
supply chain. Simple and straightforward.

Add these modules to EIKONA Freight Management:

EIKONA Track and Trace

Keep up with the current order status and share it with shippers and recipients using our Track and Trace module. With one click or automatically by e-mail. For all transports: by truck, rail, air or sea. Control your supply chain in real time.

EIKONA Map and ETA

The module calculates the travel times until the next stop based on vehicle position, route and traffic situation. Your customers can see on a map where the truck is and how long it will take to reach their address.

EIKONA Task Management

Delegate tasks digitally and document the results automatically with the software. Save all important information directly with the shipment or order. That ensures that your orders are processed correctly.

EIKONA Shipment Planning

Select the modes of transport to use for your customers' transport orders. This lets you keep an eye on arrival times and transport statuses on all individual legs. You can easily transfer current information into your operations systems.

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Benefits of status communication between driver, disponent and carrier

Status communication between drivers and dispatchers is a key aspect of carrier management. It ensures that transports and deliveries run smoothly by enabling the exchange of information in real time. As a result, dispatchers can efficiently coordinate drivers, specify routes or stop sequences, and optimize delivery times. The systems are designed to work well with the company's own employees. But it can be more difficult when subcontractors are involved. These have their own structures that are not necessarily compatible with the internal systems. Communication becomes a challenge for both dispatchers and drivers - the barrier to entry is so high that the issue is sometimes not tackled at all.

EIKONA Freight Management light: Software for effective communication

Our browser-based solution provides a quick and uncomplicated remedy and is an efficient way to communicate directly with various partners along the supply chain. Carriers, drivers (for trucks and transporters), dispatchers and other parties involved can exchange information via EIKONA Freight Management light quickly, per click and in real time without having to install additional apps or software. For this purpose, links to the status update are transmitted via SMS, email or QR code.

Custom rules for carriers

You determine all the custom rules in EIKONA Freight Management. This allows you to automatically assign territories to specific carriers based on the consignee's address and assign logistics orders to the appropriate partner.

Shared freight exchange

Freight management is not a one-way street. Open up your own freight exchange for the services provided by your transport service providers. Because you know all too well: empty runs are uneconomical.

Collaboration through mobile data integration

You process data from the vehicles in the EIKONA Freight Management module. From mobile logistics software or the included web app: GPS position, status, and proof of delivery (POD). This is how you stay operationally connected to your carriers.

Maximum
driver acceptance

To use our solution, you simply need to click on the status link that you can receive via SMS, email or QR code. No further installation of software or app is required. Workflow steps are displayed in the required language.

Efficient
coordination

Drivers receive instructions, route changes or delivery details in real time, resulting in optimized order processing. Transport operators and dispatchers can also provide step-by-step instructions and guide drivers digitally through the work process.

Increased
customer satisfaction

If problems arise during a delivery, direct communication between the driver and dispatch or customer support can help to quickly identify these problems and find solutions.

Reliably assign freight to the right people

You need to know your partners inside out to fulfill your orders quickly and transparently. Not only do you need to have a good relationship with carriers, you also need complete, well-maintained master data. EIKONA Freight Management's electronic company management stores all important data about your carriers, such as addresses, supplier and tax numbers, proofs of insurance, dangerous goods certificates, freight contracts, drivers' ADR licences and appropriate contact details. Take advantage of the automatic reminder feature that prompts carriers to update expiring certificates.

This transparent data gives you confidence that your carriers are completing your orders safely, quickly and competently. You also effortlessly comply with applicable laws and regulations for using transport partners. This requires you to connect the EIKONA Freight Management module with your transport management system (TMS). That way, you can automatically block carriers whose certificates have expired. You let your carriers handle data entry and maintenance. Our software then checks the plausibility of the information for you.

EIKONA Freight Management
For the optimal deployment of carriers.

Software that assists in carrier management.

Transparent order assignment

Always choose the right carrier and manage your cargo space.

Digital master data management

Enter your transport partners fully digitally in the logistics company management tool.

Data transmission in real time

All orders can be assigned to carriers in real time and monitored based on their status.

Was ist Carrier Management?

As a transport operator, you have to move with the times and keep innovating. And also accept digitalization and the changes that come with it. Take carrier management, for example: As part of the freight management, this refers to the effective management of the carriers responsible for transporting goods and products. Carrier management covers various aspects, including selecting suitable carriers, negotiating contracts and rates with them, monitoring performance, and maintaining relationships with transportation partners. The main objective of carrier management is to ensure a reliable and efficient supply chain.

Effective carrier management enables companies to reduce transportation costs, improve delivery times, increase customer satisfaction and optimize the overall efficiency of their supply chain. It is an important component of supply chain management and helps ensure the smooth and reliable movement of goods. Effective carrier management is essential to ensure a reliable and cost-effective freight solution. Through proper collaboration and coordination with carriers, companies can shorten delivery times, reduce costs and improve customer satisfaction. Perfect communication between the carrier, dispatcher, and driver plays a critical role in success.

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EIKONA Logistics Mobile data collection ensures more efficiency in logistics

Process data from the vehicles in the EIKONA Freight Management module. This drives efficiency in logistics processes.

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Frequently asked questions

What can I do to ensure that transport partners are only used if they have valid certificates?

Various mandatory documents with expiry dates can be stored in the transport partner's profile. Automatic reminders prompt the carrier to update documents that are about to expire.

How can the current trip itinerary be controlled?

The web app in EIKONA Freight Management integrates vehicle data such as GPS position, status and proof of delivery (POD).

Is it possible to buy EIKONA Freight Management light separately?

The web app for optimizing your driver communication in Carrier Management can be used independently of EIKONA Freight Management.