Introducing Smart Lanes: Your Data-Driven Routing Guide
We are thrilled to introduce an innovative change to our platform: the transition from Smart Rules to Smart Lanes. This transition is designed to provide a more streamlined, efficient, and data-driven approach to managing freight operations.
Looking for detailed, step-by-step instructions for using Smart Lanes? Check out our Smart Lanes Set Up Guide
Smart Rules ➡️ Smart Lanes at a Glance
With Smart Rules | With Smart Lanes |
Accessed via "Smart Rules" tab | Navigate to "Smart Lanes" tab |
"Add Smart Rule" button for creation | Options on lane with "Suggested Lanes" insights |
No search capability | Search by origin/destination/truck type to know exactly how your freight executes on a lane |
Filter by parameters | Filtering capability upcoming! |
Referred as "Book Now" | Now termed "Digital Offers" |
Reports under Smart Rules Performance | Reports under Digital Freight > Smart Lanes |
Multiple actions (edit, duplicate, map) | Simplified to edit & delete |
📈 Pricing Strategy
With Smart Rules | With Smart Lanes |
Fixed based on rates and market data | Strategies include fixed rates, default "buy only", and most rules using "boost" |
Priority determined by brokers | Waterfall Tendering — Loads processed using a predetermined hierarchy of rules |
🚀 Key Benefits of Smart Lanes:
Data-Driven Decisions: Leverage precise data to guide your brokerage decisions, ensuring you’re always a step ahead.
Simplified User Experience: An intuitive interface that streamlines your processes, reducing the learning curve and saving time.
Enhanced Reporting: Dive deep into insights with reports focusing on matching, carrier relationships, and conversions.
Targeted Lanes: Smart Lanes introduces a city-to-city lane focus, yielding higher conversion rates. Every decision is backed by data for optimal outcomes. You can build, execute, and monitor a lane-based approach to all of your freight.
Seamless Transition: While we're introducing new features, the essence of what made Smart Rules great is retained, ensuring you don't miss a beat.
🌟 Spotlight Feature: Cascade
Shift from manual to automated with Cascade, the ultimate waterfall freight tendering tool. Ensure precision and efficiency in every freight assignment, making the most of dedicated lanes and carrier relationships. Cascade brings intelligence to the forefront of freight management!
Cascade is available to all customers. Please reach out to your CX representative if you’d like it enabled for your account.
Learn how to set up your first Cascade.
🌟 Spotlight Feature: Suggested Lanes
Smart Lanes doesn’t just stop at automation. “Suggested Lanes” uses all of your data to help identify and build the right automation opportunities for your brokerage. “Suggested Lanes” pulls all your data together so you can now qualify lanes ripe for automation based on repeat customer freight patterns. Make the most out of your lanes with data guiding every step!
🔜 Upcoming Enhancements:
We're committed to continuous improvement! Here's what you can look forward to:
Advanced Filtering Capabilities
Interactive Reports & Analytics
🤝 We’re Here for You!
Have questions or feedback? We're always here to support and guide you in this transition, ensuring you get the most out of Smart Lanes. Reach out to your customer support representative for further assistance.