> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://developer.orchestro.ai/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Introduction

> Welcome to the Orchestro documentation guide. This guide will help you get started with Orchestro, a network that connects regional carriers to provide national-level shipping solutions.

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## What is Orchestro?

Orchestro is a national carrier network made up of individual participants, functioning as one through unified data exchange and standards. It enables regional carriers to increase their footprint without the burden of additional assets required for expansion.

Orchestro provides brands and shippers with a high value alternative to the national carriers with the convenience of a single contract, integration, and invoice. The network integration with Warehouse Management Systems, Order Management Systems, Transportation Management Systems, and even Rate Shopping Engines provides enhanced access to data.

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## How does Orchestro Work?

Orchestro starts by onboarding participants. These participants include shipper, carrier, last mile carrier, and middle mile carrier. Participants initiate shipments after successful onboarding. Orchestro sends shipment information and creates a manifest.

The manifest is a document that details the shipment, including items, destination and, other relevant details of the package. Orchestro sends this manifest to carriers involved in the shipment.
Carriers update Orchestro with tracking events using their native codes. Orchestro maps the codes, stores events in the database and distributes to the network members.

## Why Orchestro?

Orchestro helps carriers in the following ways:

<Steps>
  <Step title="Increased volume">
    By connecting you with a wider network of shippers, you can fill trucks more efficiently and maximize revenue per trip.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Increased Coverage">
    Orchestro gives you access to a broader range of delivery destinations, improving your reach and service offerings.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Cost-effective delivery">
    Through advanced technology and optimization algorithms, Orchestro helps you reduce operational expenses and potentially improve profitability.
  </Step>
</Steps>

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Getting Started" icon="hourglass-start" href="dev/getting-started/set-up-orchestro-account">
    Set Up your Orchestro Account to access our service
  </Card>

  <Card title="Orchestro Network Standard" icon="globe" href="dev/network-standards/orchestro-network-standards">
    Learn about Orchestro network standard
  </Card>

  <Card title="Member Enrollment" icon="user" href="dev/participants/participant-enrollment">
    Learn how to join the Orchestro Network as a Carrier
  </Card>

  <Card title="Member Roles" icon="user" href="/dev/participants/participant-roles/overview">
    Know your role as a Carrier
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

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