Why traditional Bill of Lading (B/L) processing is holding back global logistics

The Bill of Lading (B/L) is more than just a document—it’s the backbone of global trade, acting as a contract, a receipt, and a title to goods. Yet, many companies are still stuck with outdated processes that rely on manual data entry and basic OCR systems.

Consider these challenges:

• Diverse Document Types: With over 20 B/L variants in circulation, traditional methods struggle to adapt to different formats and languages. 
• Manual Workflows: Relying on email submissions and physical copies means extra steps for digitization, validation, and data entry.
• Limited OCR Capabilities: Even when OCR is in place, it only reads text without understanding context—leading to frequent errors and additional manual intervention.

The Parashift case study shows that integrating Intelligent Document Processing (IDP)—which leverages dynamic learning models, proactive error detection, and automated workflows—can transform these challenges into opportunities. Not only does IDP reduce processing times by up to 80%, but it also minimizes errors and improves cash flow by accelerating the entire document lifecycle.

It’s time to move from manual, error-prone methods to a smarter, AI-driven approach. Are you ready to modernize your B/L processing?

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