WISL WebRate

WISL Webrate is a web based application that provides the capability to enter the characteristics of a shipment and retrieve the best rate along with a list of other applicable rates and access to further details about the rates and contract arrangements.

Contract arrangements with carriers can be complex and freight rate structures are often bewildering for those not directly involved in rate negotiations. A large organization with a variety of shipping needs could have scores of rating arrangements that may apply to a given shipment.The interactive tools of WISL WebRate may be utilized simplify finding the best rate for a given shipment.

Platforms

Webserver:

	Windows Server 2000/2003, Internet Information Services
	Redhat Linux, Apache

Workstation: Any device that can run a browser (Windows Internet Explorer, Netscape Communicator or Firefox) and can access the corporate intranet or internet as required

Includes:

	Windows PC
	Mac
	Thin client

Third Party Software

	IBM’s UniVerse DBMS – provides for support of imported and generated data base files
	IBM’s Middleware Web DE – provides for browser based access by workstations to the webserver
	JAVA Application Server(JRun)

WISL Software Modules

	Freight Analysis Information System
	WISL WebRate

WISL WebRate/Freight Analysis Information System Interface

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WISL WebRate/FAIS Scenario

	Shipment specifications are entered directly through a web based entry screen.
	Webrate invokes the FAIS auto-rating mechanism which identifies the best rate and a list of additional rates found
	Webrate provides for display of the rates data gathered in the auto-rating process and also provides for display of additional detail
	Webrate can be implemented as an intranet facility or made available on the internet