EasyPost Analytics: Simplifying Supply Chain Visibility With James Sutton

In this episode of Unboxing Logistics, James Sutton announces a new EasyPost solution: EasyPost Analytics. As head of the EasyPost Analytics engineering team, James has seen firsthand how crucial it is for shippers to have full visibility into their supply chain. He shares what EasyPost Analytics can do, who it’s for, and how it sheds light on complex logistics operations.

Why use analytics software?

Businesses that ship products to customers often have an extensive collection of technology: shipping software, TMS, WMS, OMS, ERP … and the list goes on. James explains that the goal of EasyPost Analytics is “to integrate all those systems' data,” giving supply chain professionals a full view of what’s working well and what can be improved. 

“Having the right visibility into performance metrics … can empower operations to be more efficient and save money, but also execute at a high level.”

EasyPost Analytics modules

EasyPost Analytics has several modules, each focusing on a different aspect of shipping and logistics. James and Lori dive into the details of omnichannel operations, warehouse management, and parcel visibility.

While each module can be purchased separately, James says it’s “pretty powerful if you have all of them, because then you have all the data in one place and can tell the whole story.”

What’s the ROI? 

James explains that shippers see two major results when using EasyPost Analytics. “One is cost avoidance. … You don't have to pay for the data analyst to build and maintain the infrastructure to do [analytics] in-house. … Two, by having the right visibility, there are many operational improvements that can save you money."

With these factors combined, most shippers see a 5 to 15 times ROI on their annual subscription. 

Links

• Connect with James on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamesasutton/ 
• Visit the EasyPost Analytics page: https://www.easypost.com/analytics