During COVID-19 Pandemic, Polaris Transportation Group Accelerates Four-Step Digital Strategy
June 15, 2020
The term “social distancing” was used sparingly before a real-world application came in 2020. Likewise, the transportation and logistics industry seldom heard of a “contactless” or “touchless” freight transaction before now.
In March, when governments began issuing social distancing and shelter-in-place requirements to limit the spread of COVID-19, eliminating paper documents in order entry, billing, payroll and other processes became imperative.
The industry needed to safeguard drivers at shipping and receiving locations as well as move seamlessly to virtual work environments. Improving operational efficiency has also been critical.
Polaris Transportation Group (PTG), based in Mississauga, Ontario, has been reducing paperwork and progressing toward a contactless freight environment. The company has accelerated its digital strategy during the COVID-19 crisis by taking four steps forward.
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