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These systems fulfills all the requirements in yesterday's world. And more importantly, they fulfill the requirements of the company's operating organization; n

These systems fulfills all the requirements in yesterday's world. And more importantly, they fulfill the requirements of the company's operating organization; not their customer's. Modern customers want real-time data and analysis. They want all of their information available on the web, mobile, sms, email, API. They want a modern technology experience. A DOS program consuming data via EDI and Excel-based input is a good candidate for the worst technology to do these types of things.

analognoise 11y ago
Why would a customer need real-time data and analysis from a bulk cargo shipment? That doesn't make any sense. I think most customer just want to know when their stuff is going to arrive - they don't need 'real-time data and analysis' (or if they do, they don't expect the guy moving the cargo to provide it for them). Also, those DOS\cobol systems already made shipping so cheap you can get a 40 foot container (full of stuff) from China to LA for $1300. They can't scale? They currently handle the whole world's shipping needs. That sounds like it scaled just fine.
- thedogeye 11y ago
  1) You want to know where the shipment is 2) You want to know what's inside the boxes 3) You want to know its customs status 4) You want to be able to re-route it in real-time to move the goods to adapt to customer demand.
- kyllo 11y ago
  Why would a customer need real-time data and analysis from a bulk cargo shipment? That doesn't make any sense. You wouldn't, but freight forwarders typically don't move bulk cargo, they move containerized cargo. Bulk means the entire vessel hull is loaded with one raw materials commodity, like grains or minerals. Companies importing finished goods absolutely do want instant, automated status updates on where their goods are at, because that information helps them load-balance their supply chain to keep their warehouses and stores stocked at the right levels and evaluate the performance of their contracted manufacturers and logistics service providers. Supply chain managers absolutely want scorecards and dashboards and push status updates.

analognoise 11y ago

Why would a customer need real-time data and analysis from a bulk cargo shipment? That doesn't make any sense. I think most customer just want to know when their stuff is going to arrive - they don't need 'real-time data and analysis' (or if they do, they don't expect the guy moving the cargo to provide it for them). Also, those DOS\cobol systems already made shipping so cheap you can get a 40 foot container (full of stuff) from China to LA for $1300. They can't scale? They currently handle the whole world's shipping needs. That sounds like it scaled just fine.

thedogeye 11y ago
1) You want to know where the shipment is 2) You want to know what's inside the boxes 3) You want to know its customs status 4) You want to be able to re-route it in real-time to move the goods to adapt to customer demand.
kyllo 11y ago
Why would a customer need real-time data and analysis from a bulk cargo shipment? That doesn't make any sense. You wouldn't, but freight forwarders typically don't move bulk cargo, they move containerized cargo. Bulk means the entire vessel hull is loaded with one raw materials commodity, like grains or minerals. Companies importing finished goods absolutely do want instant, automated status updates on where their goods are at, because that information helps them load-balance their supply chain to keep their warehouses and stores stocked at the right levels and evaluate the performance of their contracted manufacturers and logistics service providers. Supply chain managers absolutely want scorecards and dashboards and push status updates.