News & Insights
Product updates, engineering insights, and industry perspectives from the Tier2 Systems team.
From Spreadsheets to ERP: A Guide for Growing Businesses
Recognize the signs your business has outgrown spreadsheets. Learn what an ERP does, what to fix first, and how to evaluate the right system for your size.
Freight Document Automation: Costs and ROI (2026)
Freight document processing costs more than most forwarders realize. Learn the real cost breakdown, how AI extraction works, and how to build the ROI case.
Customs Compliance Automation for Freight Forwarders
Learn how customs compliance automation reduces penalties, speeds clearance, and cuts manual errors. A step-by-step guide for freight forwarders.
Freight Forwarding Margin Leakage: Where You Lose Money
Freight forwarding margin leakage costs forwarders 3-15% of annual revenue. Learn where profit disappears between quote and settlement — and how to stop it.
Why Freight Visibility Fails Without Execution Workflows
Freight visibility without execution workflows is just expensive data. Learn how to close the gap between tracking shipments and acting on disruptions.
Ocean Freight Surcharges: A Forwarder's Guide
Master ocean freight surcharges from BAF to war risk. Learn how each surcharge works, who pays, and how to protect margins in volatile markets.