Technology

API Technology is still a hot topic at SMCᵌ Jump Start conference

Cecil Bryan — Wed, 15 Mar 2017 19:22:19 +0000

At the recent SMCᵌ Jump Start conference in Atlanta, SaaS President & CEO Ken Pehanick, was a presenter for the “API Revolution” breakout session. This was one of the most attended sessions that delved into the differences between EDI and API (application programming interface) technology.

API’s are increasingly being viewed as replacements for EDI especially in the 3PL industry. While many large shippers still rely on EDI, API’s are increasingly being embraced as a replacement technology for a number of reasons.

Great strides have been made in API technology in recent years and a number of best practices and business cases were made for using API’s as a replacement for EDI. Some of the key takeaways from the breakout session are outlined below.

The value proposition for using API’s includes:

Generate revenue – 30%
Enable affiliates – 21%
Engage external developers – 19%
Enable partners – 18%
Agility – 7%
Drive innovation – 3%
Enable applications – 1%

Mulesoft Connectivity Benchmark Report – The Enterprise’s Connected Future: API’s on the Rise, July 2015 0

Before designing a good API you should ask the following question.

Who are we designing it for
What are we designing
What are the constraints
What resources will be required

The key design factors of an API include the following.

Functionality – Keep the user in mind.
Usability – Does it do what the user wants
Experience – Keep the developers in mind and the data exchange methodology
KISS – Keep it simple and make access easy for users

SaaS Transportation has invested heavily in API technology and it’s one of the cornerstones of a good transportation management system (TMS).

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TMS Software – Fully Integrated VS Best-of-Breed

Cecil Bryan — Fri, 16 Oct 2015 16:21:27 +0000

Logistics Management will be hosting a webinar October 29th, 2015 2 PM ET titled “Defining Technology’s Great Expectations.” The focus of the webinar is on fully integrated software solutions versus best-of-breed integration’s.

Ken Pehanick, President, SaaS Transportation, Inc. and John Fox, Vice President Strategy, Load Delivered Logistics, LLC will be the panelist on this topic that has been hotly debated for many years.

If you are in the process of evaluating your current software system or making enhancements, you should be sure and attend this webinar to learn more about the pros and cons of both approaches.

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SMC³ Education Advisory Committee

Cecil Bryan — Wed, 09 Sep 2015 18:59:26 +0000

Ken Pehanick, President & CEO of SaaS Transportation, was recently appointed to serve on the SMC³ Education Advisory Committee (EAC). Ken said it was an honor to serve on the committee, which is comprised of an all-star roster of transportation professionals across the country.

The mission of the EAC is to provide transportation professionals with a voice in providing input in the creation of content for SMC³ educational products. This is accomplished by providing educational content to the transportation industry. Committee members also act as advocates and make recommendations to their industry peers.

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