BUYER’S GUIDE 2016 Looking to move freight more efficiently? Transportation management systems (TMS) can help. Today’s systems enable strategic and operational planning, network design, execution and monitoring, invoicing, billing, settlement, and more. And to help you pinpoint the TMS solution that best aligns with your needs, Inbound Logistics’ TMS Buyer’s Guide highlights leading providers and systems that can optimize your transportation operations.
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C 360data 360data TMS Maximizes carrier selection. Ensures compliance with routing guides. Provides Appleton, WI automated load optimization according to specific business rules, including www.360data.com price, delivery time, past damage claims, and carrier on-time performance.
H 3Gtms Transportation Order-settlement TMS for shippers and LSPs focuses on simplifying complex L Shelton, CT Management Software transportation management, including multi-stop and pool distribution optimization. C www.3gtms.com
H 4flow 4flow vista Integrates network optimization and transportation management — from L Troy, MI strategic development to tactical planning and daily execution, including C www.4flow.com claims. Offers individual shipment and route optimization.
C Acuitive Solutions Global TMS Helps large companies quickly rate, route, and audit air and ocean shipments, Charlotte, NC with fewer people. Provides control, with little direct shipper involvement. www.acuitivesolutions.com
C Agistix Agistix Helps shippers of all sizes gain visibility into inbound, outbound, and San Mateo, CA third-party shipments across all carriers, modes, and service levels. www.agistix.com
C ALC Logistics Transportation Provides visibility and accountability, while reducing costs. Software Charlotte, NC Management Software can be customized to meet unique transportation needs. www.alclogistics.com
H Aljex Software TMS Automates shipment execution with least-cost routing, EDI, document C Middlesex, NJ imaging, integrated emailing and faxing, and burst communication. www.aljex.com Shippers can view reports on carrier transit time and terminal data.
L Amber Road Trade Automation Importers, exporters, and 3PLs can centrally manage contracts C East Rutherford, NJ and rates, optimize carrier selection and booking using KPIs, www.AmberRoad.com automate freight audit, and perform detailed lane analysis.
H AndSoft e-TMS Supports high data volumes, customizations, and changes in real- L Miami, FL time. Web-based solution for FTL, LTL, and small package deliveries. C www.andsoft.com
H AR Traffic Consultants CalcRate Provides rating, routing, domestic, and international documentation L New York, NY for parcel, LTL, and truckload shipments. Powerful analytics offer C www.artraffic.com actionable information to understand and control freight costs.
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VENDOR PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
C Blinco Systems 3rdwave Global TMS Enables companies to execute and control global supply chains Toronto, ON from freight RFQ and contract management to destination www.3rdwave.co delivery with total visibility and border management.
H Cardinal Hosted Logistics Service Manager Dispatching tool allows users to quickly make changes to pre- Concord, NC planned or manually built routes from data received. www.cardinalhostedlogistics.com
H CargoSmart Limited CargoSmart Provides shipment management solutions that benchmark ocean C San Jose, CA Transportation carrier sailing schedules, performance, and contracts. Leverages www.cargosmart.com Management big data for greater visibility and live exception management.
H Carrier Logistics FACTS: Total Integrates operations, invoicing, and accounting for multi- L Tarrytown, NY Transportation terminal, high-volume, over-the-road shipments. C www.carrierlogistics.com Management System
H CDM Software Solutions CDM Logistics Suite Includes complete air, ocean, trucking, intermodal, export/import L Houston, TX operations, documentation, shipment compliance, shipment tracking, C www.cdmsoft.com and full visibility throughout the shipment supply chain.
C Cerasis Cerasis Rater Web-based rating of multiple LTL, full truckload, and small package carriers. Eagan, MN Includes transportation accounting functions, analytics, freight claims www.cerasis.com management, carrier rate maintenance, and integration capabilities.
H Cheetah Software Cheetah Freight, Plans delivery routes, predicts accurate arrival times as it adapts — live C Systems Cheetah Delivery and automatically — to changing operational conditions. Westlake Village, CA www.cheetah.com
H ClearTrack Load Tender X-Change Carrier cloud-delivered load bid and tender; negotiates pricing C Brentwood, TN and terms; distributes bid requests to private and public carrier www.cleartrack.com network; analyzes carrier freight bid performance.
C Cloud Logistics Cloud Logistics TMS Cloud-based TMS for manufacturers, retailers, distributors, and Fort Lauderdale, FL 3PLs. Supports planning, rating, visibility, collaboration, and social www.gocloudlogistics.com networking for TL, LTL, intermodal, and ocean freight moves.
H CT Logistics FreitRater & FreitLion Global supply chain management, cost reduction, and TMS solutions L Cleveland, OH including TranSaver, FreitRater, Lion, and FreitLion. C www.ctlogistics.com
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VENDOR PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
H CTSI-Global CTSI-Global TMS Empowers domestic and global shippers and 3PLs to manage C Memphis, TN orders, optimize loads, select carriers, tender shipments, www.ctsi-global.com manifest parcels, track deliveries, and manage claims.
H Descartes Systems Group Descartes Helps logistics managers, shippers, and third parties evaluate transportation L Waterloo, ON Transportation alternatives simultaneously to find efficient shipping methods. Manages C www.descartes.com Management contract carriers from shipment planning through execution and settlement.
C Elemica Elemica Logistics Connects to LSPs giving end-to-end comprehensive view. Provides Wayne, PA Management transport execution, optimization, slot booking, carrier rate www.elemica.com management, and freight invoice management.
L Eyefreight Eyefreight SaaS TMS Provides a single platform for central coordination and detailed C Chicago, IL; Bunnik, Netherlands data visibility over complex transportation operations to reduce www.eyefreight.com costs, increase service levels, and ensure sustainability.
L Fastercom TMS Helps companies control, optimize, and export data to spreadsheets, GPS, or mobile C Montreal, QC phones. Takes into account delivery times and a multitude of other compatibilities. www.fastercom.ca
C Fortigo TMS Software Automates, optimizes, and audits logistics processes across the Austin, TX supply chain. Supplies one system of record for logistics across www.fortigo.com multiple sites; interfaces with supply chain solutions.
C Freightgate Logistics Platform Consolidates orders, builds loads, optimizes routes, and maintains Fountain Valley, CA end-to-end visibility. Allows shippers to collaborate with www.freightgate.net other stakeholders, and audit/pay bill when it arrives.
C Freightos Freightos Enables advanced freight rate management of ocean, air, and Miami, FL trucking rates, instant international pricing/routing generation and www.freightos.com live comparison, and booking from industry freight rates.
H Freightview Freightview Helps small and midsize businesses streamline quoting, booking, tracking, and C Overland Park, KS reporting for LTL or TL shipments. Supports multiple users and API access. www.freightview.com
H GTG Technology Group Intermodal Manages global transportation management systems for intermodal, C Houston, TX Management System brokerage, and drayage transportation companies of all sizes. All-inclusive www.gtgtechnologygroup.com and Extensions software with EDI, document imaging, and integrated accounting.
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VENDOR PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
L HighJump Prophesy Dispatches trucks, manages carriers or drivers, handles IFTA C Bloomfield, CT DispatchSeries and DOT compliance, tenders loads, handles commissions www.mile.com Software and billing all from one trucking software solution.
H Highway905 Highway905 TMS Provides omni-modal optimization, shipment planning and execution, C Hillsborough, NJ visibility, carrier management, freight billing and audit, cost-to- www.highway905.com serve analytics, and tactical KPI. Tracks assets with signed POD.
C InMotion Global AscendTMS Allows complete control over daily freight movements, without Brandon, FL fees, installs, annual licenses, contracts, hardware, or configuration. www.TheFreeTMS.com Compliant with any device. Instant access, no setup.
H INSIGHT SAILS, ITOS, IBA Strategic transportation planning tools help planners make routing L Manassas, VA decisions quickly. Improves dispatch quality by exploiting transport C www.insightoutsmart.com opportunities. Analyzes transportation bids for cost control.
C International IAS Dispatch Brings together drayage assignment, appointment times, amendment Asset Systems management, invoicing, visibility, rates, optimization, and Oakland, CA business intelligence. New mobile dispatch management. www.interasset.com
L Invata Intralogistics Warehouse Execution Provides dynamic route building and load planning through Conshohocken, PA Systems interactive dashboards. Optimizes freight spend by evaluating www.invata.com alternative ship methods inclusive of any accessorial charges.
H JDA Software Group JDA Transportation Creates sustainable value by synchronizing all critical L Scottsdale, AZ Management transportation processes, from order management through C www.jda.com delivery. Balances costs and constraints with service goals.
L Kewill Kewill Transport Simplifies planning and optimization of inbound and outbound C Chelmsford, MA transportation with a built-in network of more than 16,000 carriers. www.kewill.com
H Kuebix Kuebix TMS Offers a complete logistics solution with a full range C Maynard, MA of enterprise applications and integrations. www.kuebix.com
C LeanLogistics* LeanTMS Provides one platform for planning, execution, settlement, and Holland, MI procurement to deliver increased efficiency and reduced spend. www.leanlogistics.com
*Acquired by Kewill in May 2016.
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VENDOR PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
H Logility Logility Voyager Automates multi-modal shipment planning, execution, and freight accounting. L Atlanta, GA Transportation Supports automated, unattended operation by monitoring activities with C www.logility.com Planning & real-time alerts. Analyzes productivity using KPIs to deliver reports. Management
L Logistix Solutions Logix Optimizes private fleet, LTL, or multi-stop carrier transport, Herndon, VA accommodating customer, vehicle, driver, and load constraints. www.logistixsolutions.com Schedules drivers across multiple days or weeks.
H Made4net RoutingExpert Offers a rule-based route optimization engine that plans order deliveries L Hackensack, NJ on trucks with a driver proof-of-delivery supporting application. C www.made4net.us
H Manhattan Associates Transportation Simplifies, optimizes, and reduces the operational costs L Atlanta, GA Management of managing a complex transportation network. C www.manh.com
L MatchBack Systems Software As A Service Automates the street-turn process to lower costs, improve Green Bay, WI planner efficiency, and reduce emissions. www.matchbacksystems.com
C MercuryGate International Transportation Supports all modes of transportation, enabling users to procure, Cary, NC management solutions plan, optimize, execute, and settle freight movements. www.mercurygate.com
H Navegate Navegate Allows visibility into entire supply chain, giving shippers access to vendor C Eagan, MN and manufacturer compliance, delivery, and pick-up confirmations. www.navegate.com
L Next Generation Logistics FreightMaster TMS Manages LTL and TL multi-stop requirements. Easy workflows for carrier selection, C Inverness, IL and Dynamics TMS load planning, auditing, online settlement, carrier collaboration, and analytics. www.nextgeneration.com
H Nulogx TMS Online Supports all the activities necessary to manage and execute C Toronto, ON the full lifecycle of the transportation process. www.nulogx.com
C Odyssey Logistics WIN (Web Integrated No-cost, no-fee browser-based system lets shippers transact with & Technology Network) carriers and brokers plus access new ones, while simplifying Danbury, CT processes, increasing visibility, and offering savings. www.gowithwin.com
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VENDOR PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
H Oracle Oracle Transportation Manages all transportation activity throughout global supply chains. L Redwood City, CA Management Supports both shippers and logistics service providers. C www.oracle.com/scm
L Paragon Software Paragon Routing & Features include optimization, advanced planning, business modeling, reporting, Systems Scheduling Systems home delivery, and advanced mapping. Offers solutions for fleets of 10+ vehicles. Frisco, TX www.paragontruckrouting.com
H Precision Software PRECISION Streamlines shipment execution, automates business processes, L (div. of QAD) International Shipment and handles freight payments. Users can rate, route, produce C Lisle, IL Execution and Global labels, and manage service levels for any shipment mode. www.precisionsoftware.com Trade Management
H ProShip ProShip An enterprise solution for companies using multiple modes and L Brookfield, WI carriers, offering rating, tracking, and reporting capabilities. C www.proshipsoftware.com Integrates with existing host systems and technologies.
H Railinc RailSight Data Delivers rail shipment and equipment management data for shippers, rail C Cary, NC Services equipment owners, 3PLs, and transportation management software providers. www.railinc.com
H RateLinx ShipLinx Streamlines global shipping with all modes, and supports all major parcel carriers L Madison, WI including UPS, FedEx, USPS, OnTrac, Purolator, Loomis, Canpar, and Canada Post. C www.ratelinx.com
C Revenova CRM-enabled TMS Built entirely on Salesforce.com to provide multi-modal Chicago, IL transportation management on any device anywhere in the world www.revenova.com for manufacturers, distributors, freight brokers, and 3PLs.
C Riege Software Scope SaaS global multi-modal transportation management system provides International modules for air, sea, truck, customs, and related units. Georgetown, CT www.riege.com
H SAP SAP Creates and monitors a transportation plan that fulfills constraints L Newton Square, PA such as service level, costs, and resource availability. C www.sap.com
C ShippersEdge ShippersEdge TMS Manages LTL and truckload shipping. Provides rating, routing, Minneapolis, MN consolidation, tracking, reporting, and auditing. Highly configurable, www.shippersedge.com/info with quick implementation. Integrates with external software.
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C ShipXpress ShipX Portal Provides truck tendering, dispatch, rail tracking, fleet management, and rate Neptune Beach, FL quotes from multiple carriers. Manages transportation costs and freight accruals. www.shipxpress.com
L TECSYS TECSYS TMS An end-to-end event tracking and delivery management system. C Montreal, QC Provides security, visibility, and efficiency throughout the www.tecsys.com delivery network from warehouse dock to customer.
H TMW Systems TMS Solutions Transportation business technology for complex, domestic logistics service L Cleveland, OH providers. Full order-to-cash workflow, fleet asset and/or carrier management, www.tmwsystems.com execution, detailed cost-tracking, EDI, web portals, customer visibility.
H Trans-i Technologies TransTransport Enterprise TMS applications for cartage/drayage and intermodal L Fort Lauderdale, FL logistics. Fully integrates with vendor's TransMobile, web customer, and C www.trans-i.com dispatcher portals. Digital POD, live tracking, SMS communication.
H TransCore/IntelliTrans CarrierPoint Includes bid management, automated tendering, dock scheduling, freight rating Atlanta, GA and payment, and integrated analytics on a multi-tenant, SaaS platform. www.intellitrans.com
C Transporeon Transporeon Cloud-based and modular platform helps shippers procure, execute, and Fort Washington, PA manage transportation while enabling carriers to gain efficiencies. www.transporeon-group.com/us
H TransportGistics TGI:TMS Features global multi-modal shipment bidding, rating, routing, planning, L Bohemia, NY vendor compliance, execution, visibility, tariff management, freight audit C www.TransportGistics.com and payment, analysis, business intelligence, and data mining.
C Transwide Transwide TMS Modular, on-demand solution that enables shippers to source, plan, execute, New York, NY settle, and analyze transportation with maximum cost efficiency. www.transwide.com
C U Route U Route TMS/FMS Tightens link between shippers and carriers. Provides an option for companies Warren, MI that have outgrown spreadsheets and are seeking a straightforward TMS. www.uroute.com
C UltraShipTMS UltraShipTMS SaaS solutions for shippers in food production, packaging, retail, Fair Lawn, NJ and other industries. A single-source solution for optimization, www.UltraShipTMS.com transportation, and settlement across all modes.
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Got 3PL challenges? Get free expert solutions at inboundlogistics.com/3pl THE 3PL Shippers can gain access to transportation management system functions through their third–party logistics (3PL) provider. Here’s a sample of some 3PLs offering TMS, either as ALTERNATIVE a standalone option or part of the outsourced transportation service.
VENDOR PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
APL Logistics ShipMax Streamlines collaborative shipping and increases transport efficiency. Pairs Scottsdale, AZ freight with compatible partners, shipping to common customers and www.apllogistics.com destinations for improved load utilization and delivery optimization.
BlueGrace Logistics BlueShip TMS Allows shippers to customize their transportation process, providing Riverview, FL functions such as rating, routing, tracking, and reporting. www.mybluegrace.com
Coyote Logistics Collaborative Provides solutions to fulfill shippers' specific business needs, Chicago, IL Transportation including network engineering, data consulting, order management/ www.coyote.com Management (CTM) consolidation, reporting dashboards, bid management/analysis, mode/ route optimization, training, and project management.
DHL Supply Chain TMS Offers highly specialized transportation solutions, including dedicated fleet, Westerville, OH managed transportation, and freight brokerage, along with warehousing, www.dhl-usa.com/supplychain value-added services, and international air and ocean freight.
Echo Global Logistics Echo TMS Simplifies transportation lifecycle. Automates order management and consolidation, Chicago, IL mode/route optimization, shipment tender and tracking, exception management, www.echo.com and invoice audit/settlement. Fully integrated with customized reporting.
J.B. Hunt Transport J.B. Hunt 360 Automates and optimizes multi-mode shipments throughout the freight shipping Lowell, AR lifecycle. Features include real-time rate quotes, automated tendering, mode/ www.jbhunt.com/360 route optimization, load consolidation, tracking, and freight payment.
LeSaint Logistics TransTech TMS Gives shippers visibility into shipping costs and activities. Romeoville, IL www.lesaint.com/technology/ TransTech.asp
Redwood Supply TMS.IO Changes and simplifies TMS integration, process orchestration, and Chain Solutions data translation. Enables shippers to send data, in any format, via Chicago, IL any protocol, facilitating supply chain collaboration. www.redwoodscs.com
SEKO Logistics TMS Fully customizable application with a status/event-driven design that automates Itasca, IL quoting, consolidates orders, customizes and runs reports, and audits freight bills. www.sekologistics.com
TMC, a division of Managed TMS Features procurement software, mode/route optimization, shipment tender, C.H. Robinson rate assignment, freight payment, yard and dock management, appointment Chicago, IL scheduling, business intelligence, and global language/currency capabilities. www.mytmc.com
Transplace Transplace TMS Enables route and mode selection, load consolidation, asset Frisco, TX utilization, and reporting. Automates order management, shipment www.transplace.com optimization, shipment tracking, and overall performance.
Werner Enterprises SMART Provides customized shipment validation, visibility, and optimization Omaha, NE for long-term savings on a domestic or global scale. www.werner.com
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