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Beacon - AI Supply Chain Workspace
- Operations
- Collaboration
- Freight Forwarders
- Logistics Managers
- Supply Chain Professionals
- Buyers
- Consignees
Pricing
Beacon offers a free 7-day trial with unlimited shipments; sign-up does not require a credit card.
At a glance
- Best for
- Freight Forwarders, Logistics Managers, Supply Chain Professionals, Buyers, Consignees
- Key use cases
- Managing Demurrage and Detention Costs, Safety Stock Planning, Sustainability Reporting, Carrier Performance Monitoring, Customer Communication
- Integrations
- Excel import, PDF export, Excel export
- Official website
- Visit Beacon official website
How AI is used
Beacon is a supply chain visibility and collaboration platform designed to function like an intelligent spreadsheet. It connects to over 160 ocean and air carriers, allowing users to upload purchase orders and container numbers to track shipments in real time without manual data entry.
The tool is designed for supply chain professionals who need a shared environment for their team, customers, and suppliers. It supports the replacement of static tracking sheets with a live workspace where updates to ETAs and milestones are automated and shared across the organization.
Beyond tracking, the platform provides AI-powered reporting on KPIs such as carrier performance and CO2 emissions. Users can organize shipments into custom Live Boards to help different stakeholders see only the data relevant to their roles.
Buyers should confirm if the reporting templates meet their specific sustainability and performance requirements and verify that their primary carriers are among the 160+ supported providers.
Key Features
Automated Shipment Table
A workspace that resembles a spreadsheet and automatically populates container milestones, ETAs, and carrier details.
Multi-Carrier Connectivity
Connects to over 160 ocean and air carriers to aggregate tracking data in one place.
Automated Alerts
Notifications that alert teams and customers when shipment milestones or ETAs change.
Live Boards
Customizable dashboards that allow teams to segment shipments and share specific data views with external partners.
AI-Powered Reporting
Generates reports on CO2 emissions, ETA accuracy, and carrier performance metrics.
Centralized Document Storage
Supports connecting shipping documents directly to purchase orders and shipments.
Use Cases
Managing Demurrage and Detention Costs
Identifying where avoidable costs are occurring through visibility of shipment status.
Safety Stock Planning
Using actual transit time data rather than estimates to plan order timing and may help reduce excess inventory.
Sustainability Reporting
Generating reports on CO2 emissions by customer, route, or time period.
Carrier Performance Monitoring
Comparing promised transit times against actual performance to inform contracting decisions.
Customer Communication
Providing customers with shipment visibility via Live Boards to reduce email inquiries.
Integrations
- Excel import
- PDF export
- Excel export
FAQ
How does Beacon handle existing data?
- Users can upload existing shipment spreadsheets or copy and paste container numbers, and the platform is designed to automatically populate the logistics data.
Can I track both air and ocean shipments?
- Yes, Beacon connects to over 160 ocean carriers and airlines within a single platform.
How do the AI reports work?
- The platform uses AI to generate reports on KPIs such as CO2 emissions and ETA accuracy, which can be filtered by customer, route, or date range.
Is a credit card required for the trial?
- No, Beacon offers a 7-day free trial with unlimited shipments and no credit card required for sign-up.
Source category: Operations
Source subcategory: Collaboration
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