Bridge the Gap in LTL Transportation Communication with SMC³

Data and information keep supply chains moving. Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) has proven its staying power across industries and is built into how business gets done. Still, technology advances, and Application Programming Interface (API)-based messaging has become increasingly popular.

There's no one-size-fits-all solution for today’s less-than-truckload (LTL) industry. But SMC³ can help your team bridge the gap between EDI and API with flexible integration service options that empower information flow across the shipment lifecycle.

EDI Solution Flexibility — Build Connections to Meet Shipper & 3PL Needs

Enhanced planning, execution and visibility are the backbone of SMC³’s transportation solution suite. SMC³ provides APIs and tailored EDI, giving you the tools you need to enhance carrier connectivity from quote to delivery.

How do EDI and APIs span the shipment lifecycle?

Customized LTL Carrier Connectivity Options:

• RateWare XL (RW)
• CarrierConnect XL (CC)
• LTL APIs (APIs)
• EDI Messaging (EDI)
• Single SMC Integration Point, Standardization, Speed, and Superior Service

Shipment Lifecycle Stages:

Quoting:

• RateWare XL: High-speed rating with access to 5000+ carrier tariffs
• LTL APIs: Dynamic, Contract, Volume, and Broker

Transit:

• CarrierConnect XL: Transit times and carrier service details
• LTL APIs: All rates include transit from carrier of CarrierConnect XL

PRO#:

• LTL APIs: Assign prior to pickup, managed PRO# available

EBOL/BOL:

• LTL APIs: Meets NMFTA LTL Digital Council standard
• EDI: EDI 211 Bill of lading

Dispatch:

• LTL APIs: Schedule pickups with immediate confirmation
• EDI: EDI 204 Load tender

Status:

• LTL APIs: Monitor and track shipments in real-time
• EDI: EDI 214 Shipment status

Document:

• LTL APIs: Bill of lading, W&I, POD, and invoice
• EDI: EDI 210 Digital invoicing

But not all EDI providers are the same. SMC³ knows LTL, and our experienced teams will handle your EDI development so you can focus on business. Tap into SMC³’s nine decades of LTL transportation leadership and go-to technologies to improve the efficiency of shipment lifecycle management.

The SMC³ advantage:

• Leverage the best of both EDI and API technologies

• Utilize ongoing investments to advance API innovation and enhance performance

• Save time, resources and money by working with one trusted industry partner for completely managed EDI

Leverage Leading EDI Infrastructure for Seamless Communications

SMC³ Integration Services provides an instant EDI infrastructure supporting all leading TMS providers.

Need an EDI connection? Launch EDI in less time, without the costly, time-intensive on-premises EDI implementations. SMC³’s managed EDI infrastructure delivers:

• Unrivaled customer service

• 24/7 monitoring

• Unmatched reliability and security

• EDI messaging augmented with real-time API data

• EDI gap-filling where carrier APIs don’t exist

• Ability to scale messaging requirements in real time

Ready to get started?

Contact our sales team to schedule a demo or visit our website to learn more.