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❓Question: Scheduling over email often results in multiple email exchanges. What are the best practices to reduce the back-and-forth? 💡Answer: Often, facilities receive requests for a single time slot—say, 15:00, the most requested pu appointment time. They don’t have insight into whether that is the earliest time you can get there or if you are open to other options. Providing a range of times that work for you is a higher likelihood of securing an appointment the first time around. #logistics #innovation #technology #automation #supplychain #transportation

The Women in Supply Chain award by the Women in Supply Chain Forum honors female supply chain leaders and executives whose accomplishments, mentorship and examples set a foundation for women in all levels of a company’s supply chain network. The Trailblazer award specifically honors women who are paving the way for others through their innovation and leadership. We are proud of our CEO and Founder Deema Adada for being recognized as a 2024 Trailblazer. Very few logistics technology companies are women founded and lead. She is truly an inspiration to our industry, and leads through example. Please help us congratulate Deema on this award! #womeninsupplychain #womeninlogistics #logistics #womenintech #technology #automation #innovation #supplychain 

🔎Problem: Bad Data's Impact on Automation and AI Bad data can significantly hinder the success of implementing automation solutions and AI. Poor data quality leads to inaccurate predictions, inefficient scheduling, and unreliable outcomes, making it difficult to leverage automation effectively. Without clean and normalized data, the potential of AI is limited, as the system can’t make informed decisions or provide accurate insights. ✨Solution: Data Normalization Through BiggerPicture Normalizing bad data through BiggerPicture doesn’t need to feel daunting. As users schedule through our application, we automatically capture, clean, and normalize the data on their behalf. This ensures that all scheduling inputs are standardized, allowing our AI to function optimally and provide actionable insights. With this approach, the quality of data improves with every transaction, ensuring the automation solutions work as intended without manual intervention. #technology #innovation #problemsolution #logistics #supplychain #transportation

Our Founder and CEO Deema Adada spoke on the Meet Me For Coffee podcast with Samantha Jones podcast about the benefits of partnering with a solutions provider who already has an established “ecosystem” around them. In recent years brokers and carriers began trying to build in-house scheduling automation solutions, and now many of them are turning those reins over to BiggerPicture to improve, grow, and manage, while allowing them immediate access to the information that our ecosystem is hosting. #logistics #technology #supplychain #innovation #automation 

❓Question:  What’s the right approach to achieving scheduling automation? Do we just send you all our loads and you schedule for us? 💡Answer: Achieving successful scheduling automation starts with a strategic rollout plan. It’s essential to first understand the behaviors and practices of your schedulers, as there's often a significant amount of tribal knowledge that hasn’t been formally documented. Our AI-Copilot works alongside your team, learning from them and becoming smarter over time. This approach sets the foundation for long-term success, ensuring the automation fits seamlessly into your operation. This process is working towards full automation without just moving a manual process from one team to another. #logistics #innovation #technology #automation #supplychain #transportation 

A recent Inbound Logistics study highlighted the key concerns for freight brokers:  🔸rising operating cost 🔸technology investments 🔸talent management This mirrors what I’m hearing from our customers—after a period of over-hiring and tech investments to manage demand, many brokers are now re-evaluating their strategies in response to the prolonged slowdown. Companies are focusing on retaining top talent, cutting costs, and assessing the ROI of tech that didn’t deliver as expected. This down cycle has given them the chance to reflect and strategize for a more resilient future. 🔸Stay Ahead of the Curve with BiggerPicture🔸 We understand these concerns. That’s why we developed our AI-Copilot to automate scheduling, reduce operational costs, and deliver real ROI. While our technology handles the mundane tasks, teams can focus on more strategic and challenging work that truly drives growth. Imagine having cutting-edge tech that not only boosts efficiency but also keeps your top talent engaged and excited. This is what the future of logistics looks like—and it’s already happening. #Logistics #3PL #FreightBrokers #SupplyChain #Technology #EmployeeEngagement #SchedulingAutomation #BiggerPicture

Happy Labor Day! While this day has become fondly associated with celebrating the end of summer and back to school seasons, Labor Day continues to be a day of recognition for the contributions of workers across all industries and a celebration of the progress that has been made in labor rights. Enjoy your day of rest! #logistics #technology #innovation #supplychain #holidays #summer 

Industry Trends with Industry Friends!  This month, we got to hear from Sean McGillicuddy, CRO at  Tai Software: ❔Question:  “What trends are you noticing, or what are you hearing most from your clients and prospects right now as to what their business will have to do to continue to grow sustainably through 2024?” 💡Answer:  "It looks like the market is starting to turn around. Most brokers I’ve spoken with think we’ve seen the worst and that a bounce-back is coming. The most stable businesses used this downturn to fine-tune their operations, and some have even seen their revenue grow by over 40% with healthy margins. Sure, many brokers have struggled, but there's hope if you’ve made it this far. I think we’ll have to wait until mid-Q2 2025 for things to feel normal again, but after that, brokers should start thriving" Thanks for sharing your insights Sean! #technology #innovation #logistics #supplychain #ai #transportation #networking #partnerships

It’s never too early to start planning your Manifest: The Future of Supply Chain & Logistics conference experience! Our CEO Deema Adada will be speaking and attending! We would love for you to connect with her! BiggerPicutre is leading the way for innovation and AI to be applied within dock management and appointment scheduling! Our software creates enhanced operational efficiencies and lower fixed costs to operate, increasing profitability. If driving down costs and increasing your margins sound like your 2025 goals, reach out to us now, or set up a meeting with us at Manifest! #logistics #innovation #technology #ai #conferences #networking #connections

Traditionally, scheduling required a person to manually transfer information from their Transportation Management System (TMS) to a scheduling portal to check appointment details and availability. This process involved a lot of back-and-forth between systems, which was time-consuming and prone to errors. With a scheduling API, the process is automated, eliminating the need for manual data entry. The API integrates the scheduling portal directly with your TMS, allowing you to: 1. View Availability Directly: See available appointment times within your own TMS, without switching between systems. 2. Book Appointments Easily: Schedule appointments directly from your TMS interface. 3.Automate Scheduling: Even better, the API can book appointments automatically without any human intervention, saving time and reducing errors. This streamlined approach improves efficiency and accuracy, making the scheduling process much smoother and more reliable. #innovation #logistics #supplychain #technology #automation #operations