Shiplify and Trinity Logistics have been honoured with a Top Supply Chain Project award by Supply & Demand Chain Executive (S&DCE) for their collaboration aimed at improving supply chain transparency and efficiency. The recognition highlights innovative initiatives that enhance operational visibility and reduce billing inefficiencies in logistics.
According to the announcement, Trinity Logistics, a prominent third-party logistics (3PL) provider, partnered with Shiplify through their transportation management system (TMS) provider, Banyan Technology. This integration allowed Trinity to significantly improve the identification of accessorial charges—additional fees related to services such as residential delivery and lift-gate requirements—leading to a marked decrease in billing discrepancies and delays in carrier payments.
The companies claim that the use of Shiplify’s AI-powered geospatial location data platform has enabled a 24% reduction in billing variances, a substantial gain in the tight-margin less-than-truckload (LTL) shipping sector. Shiplify’s technology offers real-time tracking and detailed reporting, which aims to bring clarity to chargeable events during the shipping process, thereby reducing unexpected costs and fostering better communication between shippers, carriers, and 3PL providers.
Curt Kouts, Director of LTL at Trinity Logistics, described the partnership as a “game changer” for the company, noting the seamless integration with Banyan Technology’s platform and the subsequent improvements in billing accuracy and carrier relations. He said the reduction in billing errors and accessorial fees had not only benefited operations internally but had also strengthened partnerships with carriers.
Industry observers point to the persistent complications in LTL shipments due to unpredictable accessorial charges, which often lead to disputes and customer dissatisfaction. The integration of Shiplify’s data analytics with Banyan’s TMS is positioned as a forward step in mitigating these challenges by providing more transparent and upfront insights into shipping costs.
Under the leadership of Shiplify’s President, North Winship, the company has pushed for greater transparency across the supply chain by developing a self-service model allowing users direct access to geospatial data. Winship was recently recognised as a Top Transportation Innovator by S&DCE, reflecting his role in advancing data-driven logistics solutions.
This collaborative project exemplifies the trend within the logistics industry towards leveraging sophisticated technology integrations to improve billing precision and streamline supply chain operations. While the firm’s statements emphasise notable improvements in efficiency and customer satisfaction, independent assessments on the long-term impact and scalability of such integrations across different market segments remain to be seen.
The S&DCE Top Supply Chain Project award serves to underscore notable advances in supply chain management, yet it also reflects the growing expectation for technology solutions that can reconcile operational complexity with cost control in an increasingly competitive sector.
Source: Noah Wire Services
