Parabola's Kuebix API

Parabola's API connection with Kuebix enables businesses to automate their transportation management operations through a sophisticated cloud-based platform. This powerful API allows organizations to streamline their shipping processes while maintaining comprehensive visibility across their entire supply chain network.

How to use the API

1. Connect your Kuebix account to Parabola by navigating to the API page and selecting Kuebix
2. Authenticate using your Kuebix credentials and configure API permissions
3. Select the data you want to pull from Kuebix (shipping data, carrier information, analytics, etc.)
4. Configure your flow in Parabola by adding transformation steps to process your transportation data
5. Set up automated triggers to run your flow on a schedule or when new data is available

What is Kuebix?

Kuebix is a transportation management system (TMS) that revolutionizes how businesses manage their shipping operations. As part of Trimble's transportation technology portfolio, Kuebix delivers enterprise-grade TMS capabilities through a cloud-based platform that scales from small businesses to large enterprises. The platform's architecture enables rapid implementation and quick return on investment while providing the flexibility to grow with changing business needs.

Their approach to transportation management emphasizes connectivity and collaboration, creating a network effect that benefits both shippers and carriers. By leveraging advanced technology and real-time data, Kuebix helps businesses optimize their transportation operations while reducing costs and improving service levels.

What does Kuebix do?

Kuebix transforms transportation management through a comprehensive suite of solutions that address the complexities of modern logistics operations. The platform provides end-to-end visibility and control over shipping processes, from procurement and planning to execution and settlement. Their advanced rating engine enables real-time carrier rate comparison and automated carrier selection based on sophisticated business rules.

The system's execution capabilities streamline shipment booking and tracking, while their analytics engine provides deep insights into transportation performance and costs. Kuebix's community platform facilitates collaboration between shippers and carriers, enabling load matching and capacity optimization across the network.

Practical use cases for the API

Transportation Optimization

Through Parabola's connection to Kuebix's API, businesses can create sophisticated optimization workflows that transform transportation data into actionable insights. The system can automatically analyze shipping patterns, carrier performance, and market conditions to identify optimal routing and mode selection strategies. These automated workflows incorporate business rules and constraints while considering factors such as cost, transit time, and service requirements.

Carrier Management

The API enables comprehensive carrier management automation, including rate negotiation support, performance monitoring, and compliance tracking. Businesses can automatically generate carrier scorecards and performance reports, facilitating data-driven decisions about carrier selection and relationship management. The system also streamlines carrier onboarding and document management processes.

Cost Analysis and Control

Kuebix's robust data collection capabilities combined with Parabola's analysis tools enable sophisticated transportation cost management. The system can automatically track and analyze spending patterns, identify cost-saving opportunities, and monitor budget compliance. These analytics help businesses optimize their transportation spend while maintaining service levels and meeting business objectives.