In the high-speed world of global logistics, relying on manual processes is more than just a nuisance—it is a significant drain on your bottom line. While Oracle Transportation Management (OTM) is a powerhouse for logistics, its out-of-the-box spot bidding functionality can sometimes be enhanced to capture even broader market opportunities.
Introducing the KSAP OTMNow Digital Freight Network (DFN). Designed to work seamlessly within the OTM framework, DFN enhances OTM’s native spot capabilities by providing customers with a broader, more agile environment to negotiate rates. It doesn’t replace your current system; it complements OTM Cloud Tendering to transform manual bottlenecks into a highly automated competitive advantage.
Why Enhance OTM with a Digital Freight Network?
The OTMNow DFN is built for logisticians who want to move beyond the limitations of manual review and fragmented carrier communication. By integrating directly with your carrier network through APIs—all from within the OTM interface—DFN delivers:
- Expanded Negotiation Power: Broaden your opportunity to negotiate rates in real-time, ensuring you aren’t leaving money on the table.
- Integrated Workflow: Access DFN directly from within OTM, maintaining a “single pane of glass” for your logistics team.
- Real-Time API Rating: Fetch instant, live rates from your carrier network and view them alongside your existing contract options.
- Extended Planning Windows: Compare spot rate options over a multi-day window for planned shipments, orders, or even quotes (similar to OTM RIQ).
- Intelligent Automation: Automate carrier selection based on specific lanes and pre-defined savings thresholds to speed up the “award” process.
- Decision Accountability: Maintain data-driven discipline by requiring reason codes (e.g., carrier reliability) when the least-cost option is not selected.
Proven Results for Global Leaders
KSAP has spent over 25 years helping the world’s largest corporations optimize their supply chains. The OTMNow platform has delivered measurable ROI by bridging the gap between standard functionality and specific market needs:
- KIK Consumer Products: DFN helped KIK move away from manual, email based spot bidding. By implementing real time API rating, KIK achieved a 1% reduction in total freight spend and automated roughly 9% of their total approvals based on pre-defined savings rules.
- Manufacturing: For a $20B global packaging manufacturer, we consolidated global shipping operations and implemented numerous OTMNow modules to drive significant time and cost savings.
- Logistics: For a $100B global logistics leader, we utilized OTMNow for a massive cloud migration, transmitting over 200 million records with only four hours of downtime.
- Automotive: We implemented OTM for a luxury automotive giant, integrating real-time visibility and advanced “what-if” scenario modeling through Logistics Network Modeling (LNM).
The KSAP Difference
We are more than just a software vendor; we are your dedicated thought partner. KSAP is the only independent System Integrator (SI) in the OTM/GTM space that delivers a cloud-compatible platform like OTMNow to manage and enhance daily operations.
Our global team of highly experienced consultants brings years of logistics experience to every project. We have delivered more than 120 implementations for over 90 customers, and we stay with our clients through the entire journey to ensure improved processes and a high ROI.
“Stop losing money due to manual rate loading and limited access to spot carrier networks.”Ready to see OTMNow DFN in action? The OTMNow platform has delivered measurable ROI by bridging the gap between standard functionality and specific market needs. Schedule a 20 min demo to understand how it works.