Aljex Software said its Integrated Inbound Faxing (IIF) is a new service that enables carriers to fax documents directly into a broker’s or 3PL’s hosted Aljex system.
When an Aljex broker, for example, signs up for IIF the company is assigned a dedicated fax telephone number. Carriers then can fax proofs of delivery (PODs) or rate confirmations directly into that broker’s Aljex account. At the Aljex end, the process from POD through billing is paperless, the company explained.
Faxed documents appear as JPEGs on a secure web portal, where the broker can confirm and/or match an individual document to a particular pro number. When documents are bar coded, Aljex can often read the bar codes and automatically link rate confirmations and PODs with individual pros. If it’s not barcoded, Aljex said it provides options to search for the right shipment for the documents. IIF eliminates steps in handling faxed documents, speeding workflow and cutting time off the billing cycle.
"Integrated Inbound Faxing is great for brokers and carriers as it allows both parties to get paid faster," said Aljex CEO Tom Heine. "Everyone’s cash flow improves, it’s a win-win."