CHICAGO, ILLINOIS, US — ADM announced on Oct. 29 that it has implemented Digital Grain Elevator's FOB Ag Logistics Platform at a significant number of US grain origination locations, with the rollout expected to continue at the company's North American facilities.

The digital technology offers an all-in-one mobile tool to simplify and streamline the grain transportation and delivery process, ADM said, including:

• Digital dispatch, powering the ability of producers and carriers to quickly and easily request and dispatch trucks as needed
• Real-time visibility of in-progress delivery information — including location, status updates and estimated time of arrival — for producers and carriers
• Easy-to-use digital invoicing and ticketing, eliminating manual paperwork.

“The successful implementation of this technology across a broad part of our North American footprint is already helping us work with our partners — including our producer customers, commercial grain shippers, carriers and owner-operators — to simplify and streamline the work we do together,” said Alicia Ralston, vice president of digital transformation for ADM. “Today, we’re seeing the benefits of more efficient dispatching and deliveries, faster payments thanks to automatic invoicing, and more. We’re continuing to expand our use of this exciting technology, and we strongly encourage producers and haulers alike to reach out to us so we can tell them more about it.”

Aaron Secrest, chief executive officer of Digital Grain Elevator, Inc., said the partnership with ADM is a significant step forward for the future of agricultural transportation.

“By simplifying dispatch, tracking shipments, digital ticket integration, and automated invoicing, we’re creating a more streamlined and transparent experience for everyone involved,” Secrest said.