# Transportation Execution Software Solutions

Whether you ship goods domestically or globally, to businesses or to consumers, a well-planned transportation strategy is a competitive advantage. QAD enables businesses to standardize shipping operations while maintaining complete oversight and control.

With more than 1 billion transactions processed, the QAD Transportation Execution platform is highly trusted.

## How Can Transportation Execution Software Help Your Business?

- **Reduce Transportation Costs**  
  Flexibly compare rates across carriers to ensure the most cost-effective option for each shipment.

- **Improve On-Time Delivery**  
  Speed fulfillment and mitigate shipping risks to keep your customers happy.

- **Increase Shipment Visibility**  
  Gain immediate visibility into shipment statuses and resolve issues faster.

### QAD Transportation Execution Core Solutions

Take control of your global supply chain's transportation. QAD gives you the tools to boost efficiency, cut shipping expenses and enhance service levels.

**Multi Carrier Shipping**  
Identifies optimal carriers, leveraging the best routes, rates, transit times, and add-on services to suit specific shipment needs.  
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**Desktop Shipping**  
Standardizes procedures to control your non-production parcel shipping spend and mitigate the risk of trade compliance violations.  
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**Delivery Exception Management**  
Captures status information, exception alerts and proof of delivery. By tracking and managing all exceptions, your team can rapidly respond to issues.  
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**Freight Bill Audit and Pay**  
Automates the freight bill approval process to eliminate overpayments and simplify the review of carrier invoices.  
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**Transportation Analytics**  
Provides real-time visibility across your shipping operations in an easy-to-use dashboard with multiple shipping charts and drill-down capabilities.  
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### Customer Success Stories

#### Case Study - Elizabeth Arden  
Elizabeth Arden boosted efficiency and improved customer satisfaction.  
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#### Case Study - Future Electronics  
Future Electronics achieves faster order processing with fewer errors.  
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#### Case Study - TVH Parts  
Increase efficiency and decrease costs with automated shipping processes.  
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### Frequently Asked Questions

#### What challenges are associated with transportation management?
Transportation management faces a variety of challenges, from the unpredictable **rise in fuel and operational costs** to significant **supply chain disruptions** caused by geopolitical issues, natural disasters and unexpected events. A persistent **labor shortage**, particularly of drivers, complicates matters, while a lack of **real-time visibility** and fragmented communication can lead to costly inefficiencies.

#### What are some key reasons to indicate an organization should consider transportation software?
If your organization is experiencing **rapid business growth** or **rising transportation costs** negatively impacting your bottom line, transportation software solutions could offer relief. Additionally, **slow productivity** and struggles to **meet regulatory standards** may indicate a need for such solutions.