Shipping Industry Data Platform Use Cases | Lojistic [ ](https://www.lojistic.com)- Why Lojistic - [ All Inclusive. Zero Cost. Every Lojistic solution. No limits. No fees. ](https://www.lojistic.com/pricing) - [ All Modes. All Carriers. All Currencies. 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Parcel, LTL, truckload, ocean, rail, air freight. ](https://www.lojistic.com/carrier-connectors) - [ Industries Served Retail, eCommerce, 3PL, manufacturing, and more. ](https://www.lojistic.com/industries-served) - [ Roles Most Impacted & How Supply chain & logistics, procurement, finance leaders. ](https://www.lojistic.com/roles-most-impacted) - [ Use Cases How Lojistic helps manage and reduce shipping costs. ](https://www.lojistic.com/use-cases) - Platform Features - [ Global Analytics & Reporting Predictive analytics and scenario modeling for all carriers globally. ](https://www.lojistic.com/shipping-analytics-software) - [ Rate Optimization & RFPs Tech-powered data prep, strategy, and rate impact analyses. ](https://www.lojistic.com/rate-optimization-rfps) - [ Parcel and Freight Audit & Payment *+PAY* Carrier refunds and payments automated and made simple. ](https://www.lojistic.com/freight-audit-and-payment) - [ GL Coding & ERP Sync Automatically code shipping costs down to the order level ](https://www.lojistic.com/gl-coding-erp-sync) - [ Lojistic API & App Integrations Easily integrate normalized shipping data to your business systems. ](https://www.lojistic.com/api-app-integrations) - [Pricing](https://www.lojistic.com/pricing) - [About](https://www.lojistic.com/about) - [Company](https://www.lojistic.com/company) - [Culture](https://www.lojistic.com/culture) - [Careers](https://www.lojistic.com/careers) - [Partner Programs](https://www.lojistic.com/partner-programs) - [Security](https://www.lojistic.com/security) - [Media](https://www.lojistic.com/media) - [Ratings & Review](https://www.lojistic.com/reviews) - [Videos](https://www.lojistic.com/videos) - [Blog](https://www.lojistic.com/blog) - [Contact](https://www.lojistic.com/contact) [Create Free Account](https://app.lojistic.com/demo/connect-carrier?activeStep=create-account&trackDemo=false) [View Demo](https://app.lojistic.com/demo) [ Log In](https://app.lojistic.com/demo/account/login?trackDemo=false) Use Lojistic to Manage and Reduce Shipping Costs ================================================ Every shipping operation has its own challenges—rising costs, lack of visibility, underperforming carriers, billing errors, time-consuming manual processes, or eroding customer satisfaction. Lojistic helps solve all of these. [Explore Our Use Case Handbook](https://files.lojistic.com/files/documents/Lojistic-Use-Case-Handbook.pdf) ![Isometric illustration of a shipping box, circular arrow, and descending bar chart on a platform, representing logistics management and shipping cost reduction.](https://www.lojistic.com/assets/public/use-cases/hero-graphics-use-lojistic-to-manage-and-reduce-shipping-costs.webp) What You Can Do With Lojistic ----------------------------- ### Centralize & Normalize Shipping Data Automatically retrieve and unify all carrier invoices and shipment data—across all modes, currencies, and carriers. ![Diagram showing shipping data centralization with a segmented circular chart containing icons for different shipping methods (airplane, train, cargo ship, and delivery truck) feeding into panels displaying standardized currencies and carriers for normalized shipping data management.](https://www.lojistic.com/assets/public/use-cases/graphics-centralize-and-normalize-shipping-data@2x.webp) ### Identify and Eliminate Overspending Use analytics and visualizations to uncover structural rate inefficiencies, surcharges, and overcharges. ![Graph showing rising surcharges trend with scissors cutting through a receipt to eliminate overspending](https://www.lojistic.com/assets/public/use-cases/graphics-identify-and-eliminate-overspending@2x.webp) ### Audit, Allocate & Automate Payments Audit every invoice for accuracy, code shipping costs to the order level, and streamline payment workflows. ![Interface showing payment workflow with invoices from Dayton Freight and Saia on the left, a blue donut chart displaying allocation percentages in the center, and an orange "AUTOMATE" button with cursor pointer on the right.](https://www.lojistic.com/assets/public/use-cases/graphics-audit-allocate-and-automate-payments@2x.webp) ### Optimize Carrier Rates Run unlimited re-rating studies, scenario modeling, and contract analyses to negotiate better rates with your current carriers. ![Dashboard graphic showing carrier rate optimization with a gentle blue wave line on the left transforming into a volatile orange wave pattern on the right, and a speedometer gauge at the bottom center indicating performance measurement.](https://www.lojistic.com/assets/public/use-cases/graphics-benchmark-and-optimize-carrier-rates@2x.webp) ### Monitor Performance Across Modes Evaluate service level usage, transit times, late deliveries, and on-time performance—across parcel, LTL, truckload, air, and ocean freight. ![Performance dashboard showing service levels delivered on time with three circular progress indicators: Domestic Air 1-Day at 84%, Domestic Ground at 92%, and Domestic Air 2-Day at 95%. Left panel displays a pie chart breaking down late reasons: Operational Delay (1,347 packages), Weather Delay (828 packages), and Business Closed (1,056 packages). Bottom right shows a downloadable Carrier Performance Summary report.](https://www.lojistic.com/assets/public/use-cases/graphics-monitor-performance-across-modes@2x.webp) ### Integrate With ERP & BI Tools Easily sync clean, normalized data into your ERP or business intelligence platforms to power reporting, cost allocations, and margin analysis. ![Illustration showing ERP and BI tool integration with overlapping document windows and a line graph displaying data trends in orange and gray on a white background.](https://www.lojistic.com/assets/public/use-cases/graphics-integrate-with-erp-and-bi-tools@2x.webp) ### Measure the Impact of Operational Changes Compare before-and-after metrics to verify whether strategic shifts—like warehouse moves, carrier switches, or packaging changes—are working. ![Analytics dashboard showing correctable errors and fees comparison between February and March. Two calendar views highlight selected date ranges in orange (February 4-29) and blue (March 1-30). A line graph below tracks two metrics: blue line showing $15,784,230 declining from February to March, and orange line showing $12,631,270 with more stable variation over the same period.](https://www.lojistic.com/assets/public/use-cases/graphics-measure-the-impact-of-operational-changes@2x.webp) Popular Use Cases Include: -------------------------- ![Line art icon showing a shipping box next to a document with a dollar sign and a downward trending arrow graph, representing shipment cost analysis or evaluation.](https://www.lojistic.com/assets/public/use-cases/icon-evaluating-all-shipments@2x.webp) Evaluating all shipments to reduce costs ![Line drawing icon showing a delivery truck in front of a chart with an upward trending line graph, representing measuring and reporting metrics or analytics.](https://www.lojistic.com/assets/public/use-cases/icon-measuring-and-reporting@2x.webp) Measuring and reporting on operational changes ![Icon showing a magnifying glass over a line graph chart with a pie chart overlay, representing tracking and analyzing surcharges or fees.](https://www.lojistic.com/assets/public/use-cases/icon-tracking-surcharges@2x.webp) Tracking surcharges that erode margins ![Icon showing an open hand holding a coin with a dollar sign and downward arrow, representing freight invoice auditing and cost savings.](https://www.lojistic.com/assets/public/use-cases/icon-auditing-freight-invoices@2x.webp) Auditing freight invoices and recovering refunds ![Desktop monitor displaying binary code in brackets representing shipping data integration or connection](https://www.lojistic.com/assets/public/use-cases/icon-connecting-shipping-data@2x.webp) Connecting shipping data to your ERP or BI systems ![Icon showing overlapping dashboard windows with an upward trending line graph and dollar sign symbols, representing monitoring of key performance indicators and financial metrics.](https://www.lojistic.com/assets/public/use-cases/icon-monitoring-kpis@2x.webp) Monitoring KPIs like total spend, cost per shipment, and late delivery rates ![Icon showing two documents with dollar signs connected by chain links, representing the linking of billed shipping costs](https://www.lojistic.com/assets/public/use-cases/icon-linking-billed-shipping-costs@2x.webp) Linking billed shipping costs to sales orders for true margin insight ### Explore the Full Use Case Handbook Want more details? 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