Con-way Freight's E-commerce Tools are Best-in-Class
As a recognized industry leader in e-commerce, Con-way has developed advanced technology systems and resources, such as our supply chain logistics solutions, that have been integral to our customers’ success. Con-way’s technology base incorporates sophisticated, yet easy-to-use, systems that provide customer-specific, PRO-level information using a variety of hardware and software platforms.
These systems are designed to benefit all of our customers, regardless of size or technology level. Whether you’re an individual who urgently needs to determine who signed for a shipment, or a large enterprise in need of an end-to-end supply chain logistics solution, Con-way has the answer.
Integrate Con-way’s Applications
Con-way applications are designed with an open and extensible architecture, providing maximum flexibility. You can integrate these time-saving applications into your company’s Web site, intranet or other systems to give your employees and customers easy “one-click” access to your Con-way shipment information and supply chain logistics. These applications are designed for flexible use and easy integration with your existing systems. We even offer HTTP and XML options, and provide code samples to help you easily integrate our tools.
Applications currently available include:
- Tracking (by PRO number, as well as customer reference numbers)
- Rating (generic and customer-specific, including transit time calculator)
- Bill of lading and pickup requests
- Manifests
- Service center lookup
- Imaging
- Tracking history
Many more applications are under development. To find out more about integrating Con-way’s applications or learn about future applications, please contact our Web team.
Our team of integration developers are ready to help you implement these new tools, engineered with the same rich features and ease of use that has made our industry-leading Web site such a success.
Electronic Invoice Presentment (EIP)
Receive your invoices online. Quick, easy, accurate electronic invoicing allows you to receive accurate billing information via e-mail. Plus, you can sign up to receive e-mail notification when invoices are sent, whether they’re electronic or paper.
EDI (Electronic Data Interchange)
Con-way has been an industry leader in EDI (electronic data interchange) for more than a decade. Using EDI, data moves from computer to computer — eliminating paper documents — resulting in a faster, more accurate information flow. Find out more about EDI with Con-way, and how we can work together to help you reduce costs.
XML
XML (extensible markup language) is a flexible data-formatting method that makes it easy to send data from any application to any Internet or desktop application (application-to-application integration).
- Find out more about how you can use XML today, and Con-way’s future XML plans
- View the interface guidelines and sample code for XML transactions
- Download our latest XML brochure for more information
ExpressRate — Desktop Rating with All the Extras
The latest version of Con-way’s popular desktop rating application is now available to download. This version includes all available enhancements, including full client/server functionality — install it once on a server and multiple workstations can use it. It offers:
- Con-way Service Center addresses and telephone numbers
- Con-way service standards
- Easy-to-use graphical user interface
- Comprehensive help system
- Runs on Microsoft Windows 98, 2000, NT 4.0 and XP
Industry Experts Recognize Con-way’s Best-in-Class E-commerce Solutions
Con-way is proud to be named among the top 100 companies profiled for industry-leading, innovative use of technology by InformationWeek magazine in its annual Top 500 ranking. The company was cited for its pioneering use of service-oriented and event-driven architecture, an advanced system-development and application design method, which the company employs today as the platform for two primary business systems — the Con-way Freight Service Center Operations System and the Menlo Worldwide Logistics Carrier Network Optimization System. These mission-critical operating systems enable more efficient operations and responsive service for our freight transportation and logistics customers.
Con-way is also proud to be a recipient of the CIO-100 award from CIO magazine. This year’s award recognized organizations around the world that excelled in positive business performance through organizational agility. Con-way was recognized for three initiatives.
