6 benefits of eCMR confirmed by companies

The benefits of eCMR are numerous and indisputable. However, to date, we have not had any real testimony from a company that is already working with this solution.

The study “Degree of eCMR Implementation in Spain: Challenges and Benefits of Document Digitalization in Freight Transport” gathers the experience of companies that already have eCMR, demonstrating that the benefits promised by the experts are materializing.

In this post we are going to break down the 6 main benefits of e-CMR as recognized by the companies that participated in the study.

eCMR Benefit 1: Improved traceability

21.09% of the companies that have implemented eCMR point to improved traceability and cargo tracking as the main benefit.

An eCMR solution has the ability to digitize and centralize all information from all transport documents, allowing access to data in real time.

Thus, when the status of a cargo is updated, the system notifies the involved and authorized agents, allowing for greater transparency and better communication throughout the process.

eCMR Benefit 2: Reduction of errors

Another of the benefits of eCMR most frequently mentioned by companies is the reduction of errors associated with document management, with 21%.

Traditional paper-based management generates transcription errors, legibility problems and document loss, as well as costs associated with document custody and storage.

On the other hand, with document digitization, these problems disappear and process automation is introduced, allowing exhaustive control of the data and of the agents authorized to generate and validate them.

eCMR Benefit 3: Reduction of processing times

Closely related to the previous benefit, the digitization of transport documents significantly reduces information processing times, which in turn leads to cost savings.

This streamlines the entire transport process, even benefiting the invoicing process.

In addition to reducing time, the eCMR reinforces the security of the data included in the documents thanks to the automatic registration of the documents, access to which is encrypted.

eCMR Benefit 4: Improved efficiency of transport operations

eCMR improves the efficiency of transport operations by streamlining communication between carriers, shippers and consignees, reducing administrative costs and speeding up the flow of information.

Improved efficiency also has a lot to do with traceability, since it allows monitoring the status and location of shipments in real time, which leads to better coordination, accelerates decision making and facilitates incident management.

eCMR Benefit 5: Improved loading and unloading operations

The eCMR improves loading and unloading operations by providing immediate access to shipment information.

Data on goods, such as quantity, weight and special characteristics, is available in real time to carriers and operators, enabling more efficient planning and reducing waiting times at loading and unloading points.

In addition, its ability to record incidents streamlines communication in the event of problems, facilitating their resolution without halting operations.

In addition, the eCMR allows instant validation of transactions, such as confirmation of receipt of goods. This eliminates the need to physically sign multiple copies and simplifies coordination between the parties involved.

eCMR Benefit 6: Improved relationships with partners, regulators and customers

Following the implementation of eCMR, companies have seen a significant improvement in their relationships with their partners, regulators and customers.

In particular, 39.44% reported an improvement in customer relations, while 30.99% experienced improvements in interaction with regulators and authorities, and 29.5% with partners.

All the benefits we have seen benefit this improvement in relations, thanks to real-time information and the simplification of processes, which favors the reduction of conflicts.

eCMR FIELDEAS Track and Trace Solution

Our eCMR module, integrated into the FIELDEAS Track and Trace Supply Chain Visibility platform, offers all these benefits to companies, whether they are shippers, transport operators or carriers.

Our solution is the most advanced on the market in terms of information processing, reliability of records and legal guarantee in their custody.

The FIELDEAS SeamLess eCMR Track and Trace:

• It provides a complete view of the loading and unloading process with full legal guarantee.
• Streamline logistics processes with electronic documentation.
• Reduces administrative management costs by up to 90%.
• It facilitates the processing of information by digitizing information that until now was handled on paper.
• Eliminates mistakes in the transmission of documentary information between the different actors in the chain.
• It provides greater transparency with customers by making all the documentation available to whoever needs it without further intermediaries.
• Drives sustainability in transportation processes by proposing a paperless environment.