Procurement and Accounts Payable Automation for Logistics Operations
Managing spend across multiple sites and depots can be extremely challenging. Lack of spend visibility, chasing down a paper trail at month end — it all adds up.
PLANERGY helps logistics and transportation companies achieve spend transparency, control, and accountability, and cuts month-end close times by up to 50%.
Logistics and Transportation Challenges
The logistics and transportation sector faces several challenges in the procure-to-pay (P2P) process due to its complex operations and dynamic market conditions.
Key challenges include:
- Cost Management
Fluctuating fuel prices, labor rates, and market demand make it difficult to control and forecast transportation costs.
- Supply Chain Disruptions
Geopolitical tensions, natural disasters, and pandemics can lead to delays and increased costs, complicating inventory management.
- Capacity Constraints
Imbalances between supply and demand, especially during peak seasons, can result in limited carrier availability and logistical challenges.
- Supplier Management
Evaluating carrier performance, negotiating contracts, and ensuring reliable service are critical yet complex tasks.
- Technological Shortcomings
Lack of advanced technology can hinder real-time tracking, visibility, and communication, leading to inefficiencies.
- Sustainability Concerns
Increasing regulatory pressure for eco-friendly practices requires integrating sustainable options into procurement strategies.
Addressing these challenges necessitates adopting strategic procurement practices, leveraging technology for real-time data and analytics, and fostering strong supplier relationships to enhance efficiency and resilience in the logistics and transportation sector.
Keep Your Fleet Moving with Faster Invoice Approvals & Payments
With PLANERGY, streamline invoice management, eliminate errors, and ensure vendors get paid on time—keeping your fleet running smoothly.
- Faster Approvals – Custom workflows route invoices to the right approvers instantly.
- Error-Free Processing – Reduce manual data entry and catch mistakes before they cause delays.
- Automated Invoice Matching – Prevent discrepancies with three-way matching (invoice, PO, receipt).
- On-Time Payments – Avoid late fees and strengthen supplier relationships with prompt payments.
- Seamless Fleet Operations – Ensure fuel, maintenance, and supply payments are never delayed.
With PLANERGY, businesses can accelerate approvals, improve vendor trust, and keep fleet operations running without costly disruptions.
PLANERGY Enables Smarter Spend Management
So You Can Drive the Future of Logistics and Transportation
Lower Fuel & Maintenance Costs
Control fuel spend and fleet maintenance expenses with real-time tracking, ensuring you get the best prices and reduce unnecessary repairs or downtime.
Eliminate Supply Chain Bottlenecks
Ensure on-time deliveries by automating and optimizing procurement for parts, repairs, and critical supplies, reducing delays due to vehicle breakdowns or inventory shortages.
Ensure Regulatory Compliance & Risk Reduction
Keep procurement aligned with freight regulations, contract terms, and industry standards, reducing the risk of fines, delays, or contract disputes.
Real-Time Spend Oversight Across Multiple Depots
Gain complete visibility into procurement spend across multiple freight terminals, warehouses, and fleet locations, ensuring no budget overruns or excess spending.
Real-Time Insights to Cut Costs & Boost Efficiency!
Make smarter procurement decisions with instant access to key spending insights.
- Spending Patterns – Track where every dollar goes and identify cost-saving opportunities.
- Supplier Performance– Evaluate vendors based on pricing, reliability, and compliance.
- Operational Efficiency – Spot inefficiencies and streamline procurement processes.
- Data-Driven Decisions – Leverage real-time analytics to optimize budgets and reduce waste.
With PLANERGY, transform raw data into actionable insights—helping you cut costs, improve supplier relationships, and drive smarter spending.
Cut Carrier & Supplier Costs with Smarter Insights
Gain full visibility into pricing trends to negotiate better rates and reduce operating expenses.
- Track Pricing Trends – Monitor costs for fuel, fleet services, and third-party carriers.
- Smarter Negotiations – Use real-time data to secure the best possible rates.
- Cost Reduction – Identify overpriced services and switch to more competitive options.
- Operational Savings– Optimize supplier choices to improve efficiency and lower expenses.
With PLANERGY, control costs, strengthen vendor relationships, and maximize your budget—without sacrificing quality.
Smarter Spending Starts
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Real-Time Data
Unlock powerful data insights to optimize procurement and cut costs.
- Spending Trends – Track where your money goes and uncover savings opportunities.
- Supplier Performance – Assess vendor reliability, pricing, and compliance.
- Operational Efficiency – Identify bottlenecks and streamline procurement workflows.
- Data-Driven Decisions – Leverage real-time analytics to optimize budgets and reduce waste.
With PLANERGY, transform your procurement strategy with real-time visibility—helping you spend smarter and save more.
Connect Procurement & Accounting for a Smoother Ride
Seamless Integration with ERP & Accounting Systems to automate and streamline procurement with a fully connected system.
- ERP & Accounting Sync – Seamlessly integrate with your existing platforms for real-time data flow.
- End-to-End Automation– Eliminate manual entry and reduce errors in procurement.
- Faster Approvals & Payments – Ensure invoices match POs and receipts effortlessly.
- Keep Operations Moving – Reduce delays and improve financial visibility.
With PLANERGY, transportation businesses can simplify procurement, reduce costs, and keep operations running smoothly.
Logistics and Transportation
Case Studies
Explore these case studies to gain insights into effective logistics and transportation strategies, challenges tackled, and key takeaways for optimizing efficiency and reliability.
We’re on track to save another $10k per month on cell phone expenses, alone. That’s what we brought PLANERGY in to do – save money.
Cristian Maradiaga, Procurement Manager,
King Ocean Services
King Ocean Gain Spend Insight and Savings with PLANERGY
King Ocean saves $1M across its 31 offices in first year of using PLANERGY Procure-to-Pay software
Improved spend visibility and analytics drive significant ROI alongside the significant operational efficiency improvements.
I spent a huge amount of time at the end of each month trying to sort out issues, and searching for specific documents was a nightmare. PLANERGY solved all of that. It saves me hours of work each week.
Stephen Fennessy, Procurement Manager,
Pulse Logistics
Pulse Logistics Automate With PLANERGY To Reduce Costs
Reducing supply costs by replacing Excel and manual processes at a logistics and supply chain management company
Achieving smarter budgeting, document management, spend visibility, and automated approval workflows across multiple locations.
Top organizations trust us, You can too.
What Our Logistics & Transportation
Customers Are Saying
I realized quickly that the system was easy to use and suitable to our needs.
Right away, I knew the benefits we’d experience almost instantly. PLANERGY was a no-brainer for us.
Stephen Fennessy
Procurement Manager, Pulse Logistics
We brought PLANERGY to save money, and that’s exactly what it does.
You guys helped us out a lot. I appreciate it.
Cristian Maradiaga
Procurement Manager, King Ocean
Our experience is extremely positive. It works well with SAP and our other systems.
Even though our company has grown the PLANERGY system is working well for us.
Paula Duncan
Finance Analyst, Primeline Logistics
PLANERGY helped share visibility of invoices across my team to streamline accounts payable.
Anthony Bour
Group IT Director, WTA Group
It has saved me hours of work each week alone.
I put tougher cost controls in place for our vendors with that extra time.
It has even improved my personal life as I can now get out of the office hours earlier each evening.
Stephen Fennessy
Procurement Manager, Pulse Logistics
Better Spend Management
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