TMS Guide 2023
Recent supply chain disruptions have raised interest in transportation management systems (TMS). A variety of solutions—from cloud-based, on-demand, web-hosted applications to traditional licensing installations, over the road, on the rail, containerized, or parcel—are available from TMS vendors and service providers who are expanding their offerings to meet your unique business logistics requirements.
The choices can be overwhelming, so Inbound Logistics offers this annual guide of top TMS providers and solutions that can put you on the right path toward improved transportation management and performance.
3Gtms
www.go3g.com | 877-722-3538
PRODUCT: 3Gtms
PLATFORM: Cloud based
DESCRIPTION: End-to-end transportation management software for omnichannel shippers, 3PLs, and brokers. Provides real-time management of the full order-to-settlement process. Features include quote management; rating, routing and optimization; load execution; track-and-trace capabilities; and financial settlement and audit.
3rdwave
www.3rdwave.co | 416-510-8800
PRODUCT: 3rdwave iTMS
PLATFORM: Cloud based
DESCRIPTION: Provides end-to-end control of international transportation management. Manages ocean, air, and truckload shipments throughout the shipment lifecycle. Provides fully integrated freight contract management, freight auditing, freight booking, SKU level in-transit visibility, and port control and monitoring.
4flow
www.4flow.com | 810-931-0189
PRODUCT: 4flow iTMS
PLATFORM: Licensed to user (installed locally), Cloud based
DESCRIPTION: Combines supply chain optimization with transportation management. Creates transparency across transportation processes—from data governance to freight cost management to transportation planning—and integrates all stakeholders on a single platform.
Acuitive Solutions
www.acuitivesolutions.com | 704-847-4997
PRODUCT: Global Transportation Management Software
PLATFORM: Cloud based
DESCRIPTION: Replaces emails and spreadsheets with rules-based workflows that allow supply chain partners to collaborate and manage shipments in real time and without the shipper’s direct involvement.
AFS Logistics
www.afs.net | 877-242-3383
PRODUCT: AFSmartTMS
PLATFORM: Cloud based
DESCRIPTION: Manages freight, tracks deliveries, searches for better rates, and captures critical shipment data, including delivery metrics and exceptions.
Agistix
www.agistix.com | 888-244-7849
PRODUCT: Agistix
PLATFORM: Hosted on the vendor’s website, Cloud based
DESCRIPTION: Global supply chain data management platform supporting inbound, outbound, and third-party shipment execution and visibility across all modes and carriers. Capabilities include order management, contract rate and bid management, auto-tendering, custom document creation, real-time tracking, and integrated freight payment. Deploy quickly with minimal business process change and no IT resources.
ALC Logistics
www.alclogistics.com | 818-282-3246
PRODUCT: AlchemyTMS
PLATFORM: Cloud based
DESCRIPTION: A web-based solution for multi-stop, perishable, temperature-controlled refrigerated, and dry shipments. Scalable, flexible system helps shippers gain control, increase visibility, improve security, and streamline operations.
Aptean
Aptean.com | 770-351-9600
PRODUCT: Aptean Routing & Scheduling
PLATFORM: Licensed to user (installed locally), Cloud based
DESCRIPTION: Route planning, scheduling and tracking solution that includes advanced algorithms for automated, dynamic routing, resource managed planning based on actual driver and vehicle availability, live execution tracking, and robust reporting/analytics.
ARTEMUS Transportation Solutions
www.artemus.us | 866-744-7101
PRODUCT: ARTEMUS Customs System
PLATFORM: Cloud based
DESCRIPTION: Provides cargo reporting to the United States, Canada, Japan, and Panama as per each country’s customs requirements. Also provides customs clearance for U.S.-bound cargo.
AscendTMS
www.thefreetms.com | 813-681-5000
PRODUCT: AscendTMS
PLATFORM: Hosted on the vendor’s website, Cloud based
DESCRIPTION: Provides complete control over daily freight movements. No contracts are needed and all training and support is free.
Banyan Technology
www.banyantechnology.com | 844-309-3911
PRODUCT: LIVE Connect
PLATFORM: Licensed to user (installed locally), Hosted on the vendor’s website, Cloud based
DESCRIPTION: Provides rating and shipping execution from a single screen for all over-the-road shipping modes, including truckload, LTL, local carrier, and parcel. With numerous carrier connections, the solution delivers visibility beyond tracking, real-time intel, and actionable insights to drive operational efficiencies and savings for shippers, 3PLs, and supply chain partners.
Blue Yonder
www.blueyonder.com | 833-532-4764
PRODUCT: Blue Yonder Transportation Management
PLATFORM: Licensed to user (installed locally), hosted on the vendor’s website, cloud based
DESCRIPTION: Manages end-to-end business processes from modeling and planning to execution and last-mile delivery, across all modes. Offers visibility and optimizes inbound and outbound transportation needs, along with carrier collaboration and dynamic price discovery solutions.
BlueGrace Logistics
mybluegrace.com | 800-697-4477
PRODUCT: BlueShip
PLATFORM: Cloud based
DESCRIPTION: Delivers thousands of rates through a single instance platform, and allows users to provide accurate quotes. Provides deep visibility across the supply chain for connectivity.
Blume Global
www.blumeglobal.com | 781-263-0200
PRODUCT: Blume Logistics
PLATFORM: Cloud based
DESCRIPTION: A holistic operating platform for international and domestic transportation management. Enables users to orchestrate, optimize, and observe the movement of goods, and reroute shipments if a problem arises. Enables users to manage logistics execution from sourcing to last-mile delivery.
BrillDog
www.brilldog.com | 717-703-1083
PRODUCT: BrillDog TMS
PLATFORM: Cloud based
DESCRIPTION: Provides real-time, cloud-based transportation management for small to mid-sized businesses. The freemium version, FreeDog, automates rates, quotes, dispatch, reporting, shipment tracking, claim submissions, and transport management. Premium versions offer parcel management, freight bill audit/payment, international transportation management, business intelligence, and inventory, network, and transportation optimization.
Camelot 3PL Software
www.3plsoftware.com | 704-554-1670
PRODUCT: Excalibur
PLATFORM: Cloud based
DESCRIPTION: Provides real-time tools to improve transportation execution with lower costs, higher productivity, and improved customer service. Can be configured to meet a wide range of requirements.
Carrier Logistics
www.carrierlogistics.com | 914-332-0300
PRODUCT: FACTS
PLATFORM: Licensed to user (installed locally), cloud based
DESCRIPTION: A comprehensive freight management solution driving every aspect of a trucking company’s needs—dispatching, freight bill entry, mobile data communications, call logging, general ledger, EDI transactions and cross-docking.
Centrade
www.centrade.io | 651-379-3050
PRODUCT: Centrade
PLATFORM: Cloud based
DESCRIPTION: Networked business platform offering next-generation supply chain visibility, collaboration, and performance. Complies and adheres to uniquely defined operating procedures.
Clear Destination
www.cleardestination.com | 866-498-4491
PRODUCT: JFleet
PLATFORM: Cloud based
DESCRIPTION: Dispatching software for truckload and LTL carriers and delivery companies has dashboard and reporting functionalities to track processes from dispatch to invoicing. Other functionality includes billing and payroll, GPS tracking, route planning and optimization, fleet maintenance, and load optimization.
ClearTrack Information Network
www.cleartrack.com/clarity | 615-877-4400
PRODUCT: Clarity Shipment and Order Visibility
PLATFORM: Hosted on the vendor’s website, cloud based
DESCRIPTION: Automates the collection, monitoring, and measurement of shipment and order activities across trading partners, transportation modes, and logistics service providers. Empowers organizations to proactively detect and resolve problems while maintaining a predictable flow of goods across the supply chain.
CT Logistics
www.ctlogistics.com | 216-267-2000
PRODUCT: CT TMS
PLATFORM: Cloud based
DESCRIPTION: API-leveraged, multi-mode transportation management system provides users and their inbound shipping suppliers the ability to rate shop, perform shipment execution, and track and trace shipments, while providing KPIs, analytics, and carrier performance report cards. ERP and connectivity options.
CTSI-Global
ctsi-global.com/tms | 888-836-5135
PRODUCT: Honeybee TMS
PLATFORM: Cloud based
DESCRIPTION: Assists with transportation execution from order to payment. Connects data from disparate enterprise systems and transportation service providers to provide simple, cost-effective transportation management solutions.
DAT Solutions
www.dat.com | 800-728-7305
PRODUCT: DAT Broker TMS
PLATFORM: Licensed to user (installed locally), hosted on the vendor’s website, cloud based
DESCRIPTION: Complete system designed for freight brokers. Enables moving more freight with fewer people. Operations and accounting in one system eliminates redundant entries. Analytic and automation tools maximize efficiency and profits.
Descartes Systems Group
www.descartes.com | 800-419-8495
PRODUCT: Descartes Transportation Management System
PLATFORM: Cloud based
DESCRIPTION: Comprehensive transportation management system includes contract management, load planning and optimization, transportation execution, and freight audit capabilities.
DigitalShipper
www.digitalshipper.com | 651-348-4080
PRODUCT: DigitalShipper Enterprise
PLATFORM: Licensed to user (installed locally), cloud based
DESCRIPTION: Integrates with host systems to fully automate rating and shipping processes for small parcel and LTL. Out-of-the-box features include customized business rules, order consolidation, advanced rate shopping, and carrier service optimization.
e2open
www.e2open.com | 866-432-6736
PRODUCT: E2open Transportation Management
PLATFORM: Licensed to user (installed locally), cloud based
DESCRIPTION: Enables real-time visibility, reporting and collaboration for domestic and global shippers. Selects carriers, modernizes booking, and automatically flags incorrect payments to increase productivity and profitability while reducing freight costs and delays.
Echo Global Logistics
www.echo.com | 800-354-7993
PRODUCT: EchoTMS
PLATFORM: Cloud based
DESCRIPTION: Leverages AI, machine learning, and load-matching algorithms to create a flexible and effective system for shippers, carriers, and managed transportation companies.
Fortigo
www.fortigo.com | 512-372-8884
PRODUCT: Fortigo TMS
PLATFORM: Cloud based
DESCRIPTION: Automates, optimizes, and audits logistics decisions to help reduce costs, improve customer satisfaction, and increase profitability. Fits seamlessly into established supply chain software. Optimizes logistics processes, minimizes ship-to-order times, and streamlines collaboration with logistics providers.
Freight Management Inc.
www.freightmgmt.com | 714-632-1440
PRODUCT: FMI All Access
PLATFORM: Cloud based
DESCRIPTION:Full management quoting, tendering, tracking, image retrieval and customized reporting suite. Can be customized to each company’s needs.
FreightCenter
www.freightcenter.com | 800-716-7618
PRODUCT: FreightCenter TMS
PLATFORM: Cloud based
DESCRIPTION: Sources capacity, equipment, and carrier rates in one central portal. Seamless shipping management simplifies and streamlines freight shipping and improves customer service. Track shipments via SMS text with real-time status updates.
Freightgate
freightgate.net | 714-799-2833
PRODUCT: Freightgate logisticsCloud
PLATFORM: Cloud based
DESCRIPTION: Integrates with transport carriers, freight forwarders, 3PLs, and NVOCCs. API enables logistics providers to integrate data and cloud-based database management systems for tracking business resources, such as accounting, inventory, and production capacity along with purchase orders, sales, scheduling, booking, and RFP bid/quotation management.
FreightPOP
www.freightpop.com | 949-454-4602
PRODUCT: FreightPOP
PLATFORM: Cloud based
DESCRIPTION: Enables one-click logistics management across all transportation modes. Provides a login to manage parcel, LTL, FTL, ocean and international air shipments. High configurability into a user’s tech stacks and carriers.
Freightview
www.freightview.com | 913-353-6188
PRODUCT: Freightview
PLATFORM: Hosted on the vendor’s website, cloud based
DESCRIPTION: Freight management platform streamlines quoting, booking, tracking, and reporting. Centralized visibility improves management of carrier relationships and negotiated rates.
Info-X
www.infox.com | 646-915-0333
PRODUCT: Info-X Web Based TMS
PLATFORM: Cloud based
DESCRIPTION: Digital platform helps shippers with quotes, bookings, and cargo tracking. Covers air and ocean imports/exports, domestic transportation, WMS and purchase order management, compliance and robotics.
Infor
www.infor.com | 800-260-2640
PRODUCT: Infor TM
PLATFORM: Cloud based
DESCRIPTION: Streamlines shipping and gives users the visibility to monitor and track the location of orders and shipments regardless of mode. Helps businesses execute and plan the movement of goods.
Intellect Technologies
www.intellecttech.com | 609-454-3170
PRODUCT: Intellect eFreight
PLATFORM: Hosted on the vendor’s website, cloud based
DESCRIPTION: Global solution for freight forwarders, NVOCCs and 3PLs. Supports unlimited offices and users. Management of all transport modes with direct connection to customs, carriers, and customers through API/EDI messaging. Additional features include WMS/CFS with barcode scanning, track-trace, customer portal, sales CRM, and purchase order management.
IntelliTrans
www.intellitrans.com | 800-603-9175
PRODUCT: IntelliTrans TMS
PLATFORM: Cloud based
DESCRIPTION: Provides shipment execution and visibility across rail, truck, intermodal, barge, and ocean shipments. Reduces labor-intensive, time-consuming, and error-prone business processes, regardless of volume shipped.
Johanson Transportation Service
www.johansontrans.com | 800-742-2053
PRODUCT: Arriviture
PLATFORM: Cloud based
DESCRIPTION: Offers end-to-end visibility and tools to manage freight activities, including rate quotes, pricing and route times comparisons, orders, tracing, load optimization, shipping documents, analytics reports, and accounts payable. Carriers can find loads, enter equipment and tracing details, create routes, check mileage, report issues, and view accounting.
Kenco Logistics
www.kencogroup.com | 800-758-3289
PRODUCT: Kenco TMS Lite
PLATFORM: Cloud based
DESCRIPTION: Empowers small to mid-sized shippers with the technology, resources, and competitive rates needed to effectively manage transportation networks and disruptions through a single point of contact.
Kinaxis Company
www.kinaxis.com | 844-390-0322
PRODUCT: TMS+
PLATFORM: Cloud based
DESCRIPTION: Provides visibility, collaboration, and optimization across the full order lifecycle. In addition to traditional functions, also offers AI-powered order planning and execution across multiple legs, modes, regions, and parties.
Koerber Supply Chain
www.mile.com | 800-328-3271
PRODUCT: Prophesy Dispatch
PLATFORM: Licensed to user (installed locally), cloud based
DESCRIPTION: Provides a central solution for managing every part of a trucking or truck brokerage operation. All critical information flows in real time throughout every part of the enterprise.
Kuebix, a Trimble Company
www.kuebix.com | 800-220-8610
PRODUCT: Kuebix TMS
PLATFORM: Cloud based
DESCRIPTION: Modular cloud-based software uses a single code base and can scale to meet the changing needs of any size supply chain. Manages all transportation modes in a single system. Actionable analytics help users make smarter shipping decisions and hold carriers and suppliers accountable. Integrates seamlessly with any internal or third-party system such as ERP and warehouse management.
LOG-NET
www.log-net.com | 732-758-6800
PRODUCT: LOG-NET
PLATFORM: Licensed to user (installed locally), hosted on the vendor’s website, cloud based
DESCRIPTION: Integrated solution that enables global transportation management, order management and distribution management. Supports collaboration and integration with suppliers, transportation providers, internal applications, and ERP systems.
Logiflow Services
www.logiflow.com | 630-484-0150
PRODUCT: LogiFlow
PLATFORM: Cloud based
DESCRIPTION: Transportation intelligence platform that optimizes end-to-end planning, execution, and financial settlement. Built on an order and item level foundation. Features an intuitive interface and advanced business intelligence tools that provide granular visibility and insights into execution and cost.
Logistix Solutions
www.logistixsolutions.com | 703-203-1274
PRODUCT: ProLogix
PLATFORM: Licensed to user (installed locally)
DESCRIPTION: Optimizes loads and generates routes and schedules for a given set of stops or shipments while meeting predefined customer service requirements, such as time windows and service times. Designed to manage tactical and operational route planning for daily, dynamic, or master route planning operations.
Logistyx Technologies
www.logistyx.com | 877-755-2374
PRODUCT: Logistyx TME
PLATFORM: Licensed to user (installed locally), cloud based
DESCRIPTION: Designed for parcel shipping. Combines advanced business intelligence and a global network of 550+ carrier integrations to provide carrier compliance, predictive analytics and tracking to enable on-time delivery and increase profits per shipment.
Logiwear
www.logiwareinc.com | 770-667-0311
PRODUCT: Logiwear
PLATFORM: Hosted on the vendor’s website, cloud based
DESCRIPTION: Designed for forwarders and NVOCCs to handle ocean, air, and truck shipments from end to end. Helps keep shipments on schedule, improves profitability, and raises customer service levels through complete visibility and collaboration.
Logix Grid Technologies
www.logixgrid.com | 997-109-4859
PRODUCT: Logix Platform
PLATFORM: Licensed to user (installed locally), cloud based
DESCRIPTION: Manages logistics, e-commerce, first-mile pickup, and last-mile delivery along with supply chain business globally. API integrations with more than 150 brands including DHL, FedEx, UPS, and others.
Made4net
made4net.com | 201-645-4345
PRODUCT: RoutingExpert
PLATFORM: Licensed to user (installed locally), cloud based
DESCRIPTION: Route planning solution uses advanced routing algorithms and unlimited flexible, user-defined business constraint rules to plan smarter routes faster in real time.
MagicLogic Optimization
www.magiclogic.com | 206-274-6248
PRODUCT: Cube-IQ
PLATFORM: Licensed to user (installed locally), hosted on the vendor’s website, cloud based
DESCRIPTION: Advanced load planning software for pallets, containers, trucks and trailers, functioning as a plug-in for other TMS solutions via APIs.
Manhattan Associates
www.manh.com | 678-597-6754
PRODUCT: Manhattan Active Transportation Management
PLATFORM: Cloud based
DESCRIPTION: Applied intelligence empowers real-time distribution planning and optimization for better, faster operational decisions. Includes pre-connected visibility, load board, and carrier network partners.
MVMNT
www.mvmnt.io | 708-829-0498
PRODUCT: MVMNT
PLATFORM: Cloud based
DESCRIPTION: Designed to enhance day-to-day operations of a traditional transportation management solution. Manages everything from procurement to payments with total visibility throughout the business.
Next Generation Logistics
www.nextgeneration.com | 847-963-0007
PRODUCT: Dynamics TMS
PLATFORM: Licensed to user (installed locally), hosted on the vendor’s website, cloud based
DESCRIPTION: Enterprise-level transportation management software with flexible licensing options. Incorporates the latest industry collaboration technologies for Microsoft Dynamics and legacy ERP systems.
Nulogx
www.nulogx.com | 905-486-1162
PRODUCT: TMS Online
PLATFORM: Hosted on the vendor’s website, cloud based
DESCRIPTION: A hosted solution that supports all the activities necessary to manage and execute the full lifecycle of the transportation process.
Nuvocargo
www.nuvocargo.com | 917-521-5157
PRODUCT: Nuvocargo
PLATFORM: Cloud based
DESCRIPTION: All-in-one digital platform focused on U.S.-Mexico cross-border trade. Creates transparency in shipping and layers services such as customs brokerage, cargo insurance, and supply chain finance.
nVision Global Supply Chain Services
corporate.nvisionglobal.com | 770-474-4122
PRODUCT: nVision Global Impact TMS Global Freight Management Solutions
PLATFORM: Cloud based
DESCRIPTION: Impact TMS (Transportation Management Solution) allows you to plan, organize and manage all of your global shipments in one, easy to use, global solution. Customers around the world rely on Impact TMS to seamlessly integrate their internal systems, their suppliers and all of their transportation providers into a single, cloud-based application.
Odyssey Logistics & Technology
www.odysseylogistics.com | 855-875-0681
PRODUCT: Odyssey Global Logistics Platform
PLATFORM: Licensed to user (installed locally), cloud based
DESCRIPTION: Global transportation management solution designed to manage day-to-day transactional logistics processes and to refine inter- and intra-enterprise movement of products. The platform delivers near real-time shipment visibility across all modes of transport, globally identifies hazmat-certified carriers and visually flags hazmat shipments to carriers, optimizes supply chain operations to reduce CO2 emissions, and automatically selects carriers based on specific routing guides, business rules, and key performance indicators.
Omnitracs
www.omnitracs.com | 888-627-2716
PRODUCT: Omnitracs One
PLATFORM: Licensed to user (installed locally), cloud based
DESCRIPTION: A set of applications that enables drivers to increase visibility, transparency, and productivity; reduce operation costs; improve density and consolidation of deliveries; be nimble with real-time changes to pick-ups and deliveries; and simplify work streams.
One Network Enterprises
www.onenetwork.com | 866-302-1936
PRODUCT: Intelligent Logistics TMS
PLATFORM: Hosted on the vendor’s website, cloud based
DESCRIPTION: Provides end-to-end multiparty logistics planning, scheduling, and execution capabilities from sourcing to invoicing, across all modes and services. Includes real-time tracking, advanced analytics, and exception management. Integrates to order and warehouse management. AI and machine learning autonomously detect and resolve logistics-related issues.
Optym
optym.com/truckload/loadops | 352-334-7283
PRODUCT: LoadOps TMS
PLATFORM: Cloud based
DESCRIPTION: Helps truckload carriers find better loads, increase profits, and grow business. Connects to load boards, maps, accounting systems, electronic logging devices, and market rates. Features track/trace, a mobile app, live dispatch board, analytics, and smart trip planning.
Oracle
www.oracle.com/logistics | 800-392-2999
PRODUCT: Oracle Transportation Management
PLATFORM: Cloud based
DESCRIPTION: Manages all transportation activity throughout the global supply chain, enabling users to run logistics operations more efficiently, reduce freight costs and optimize service levels. The platform maximizes productivity through automated processes, proactively manages the lifecycle of orders and shipments through automated milestone monitoring, automates freight billing and payment, consolidates and executes transportation orders from multiple sources, and eliminates inefficient and redundant settlement procedures.
PCS Software
www.pcssoft.com | 833-415-9500
PRODUCT: PCS Software
PLATFORM: Cloud based
DESCRIPTION: AI-driven, unified transportation logistics platform for shippers, carriers and brokers. Simplifies and optimizes day-to-day logistics operations and unlocks strategic data-driven insights for greater control, profitability and competitive advantage.
Pierbridge
www.pierbridge.com/transtream | 508-630-1220
PRODUCT: Transtream
PLATFORM: Licensed to user (installed locally), cloud based
DESCRIPTION: Enterprise multi-carrier parcel management solution powers supply chain applications and solves critical business problems. Automates parcel planning and execution for shippers of all sizes.
PortPro
www.portpro.io | 833-707-8776
PRODUCT: drayOS and drayOS Track
PLATFORM: Cloud based
DESCRIPTION: Using drayOS and drayOS Track, drayage trucking companies can run their entire business from a single platform from dispatching to delivery, including the management of payments, invoices, proof of delivery, container tracking, per-diem auditing, import availability, and empty returns information in real time.
Primus Intellectual Solutions
www.shipprimus.com | 866-441-8188
PRODUCT: ShipPrimus TMS
PLATFORM: Hosted on the vendor’s website, cloud based
DESCRIPTION: Designed for brokers and 3PLs. Delivers an API-driven platform to increase automation for rating, tendering, tracking and proof of delivery. Cuts operations time and enables shippers to utilize the portal for 24/7 self-service rating, booking, and tracking.
Princeton TMX
www.princetontmx.com | 800-435-4691
PRODUCT: Princeton TMX
PLATFORM: Hosted on the vendor’s website, cloud based
DESCRIPTION: End-to-end solution—from shipment building to rating, tendering, scheduling, payment and reporting—for industrial shippers. Enables companies to automate, streamline and optimize truck, rail, LTL, intermodal, ocean, and barge processes.
ProShip
www.proshipinc.com | 414-302-2929
PRODUCT: Multi-Carrier Shipping Software
PLATFORM: Licensed to user (installed locally), cloud based
DESCRIPTION: Platform designed for high-volume parcel shipping. Offers multiple shipping methods. Helps increase sales and manage shopping cart shipping expectations. Outbound LTL, rate shopping, carrier compliance, and an omnichannel distribution strategy.
ProvisionAI
provisionai.com | 615-428-2035
PRODUCT: LevelLoad
PLATFORM: Cloud based
DESCRIPTION: Examines network demand, order, forecast, and transportation data along with the full constraints of the network to run a daily optimization and globally optimized replenishment transportation schedule that can be tendered by lane across the whole network.
QAD
www.precisionsoftware.com | 312-239-1630
PRODUCT: QAD Precision Transportation Execution
PLATFORM: Licensed to user (installed locally), cloud based
DESCRIPTION: Global, multi-carrier shipping solution designed to manage both inbound and outbound shipments. Provides centralized control and visibility throughout the shipment execution process. From one system users can rate, route, produce labels, manifest and manage levels of service for any shipment mode. Rates can be provided as part of the carrier content subscription service or easily uploaded, stored and maintained in the user’s system for use in quotation, shipping and auditing.
Ramco Systems
www.ramco.com/logistics | 609-620-4800
PRODUCT: Ramco TMS
PLATFORM: Cloud based
DESCRIPTION: Empowers logistics service providers to digitize their entire operations, including booking, trip planning, tendering, cross dock management, line haul, delivery, proof of delivery, and invoicing. Provides multi-dimensional visibility right from booking through invoicing. A high-performance planning module allows execution of a high volume of booking requests. Location and navigation intelligence offers accurate ETAs, route optimization and geo-fencing. Ecosystem integrations include carriers, customers, agents, marketplaces, telematics, sensors, and sorters.
RateLinx
www.ratelinx.com | 920-229-5022
PRODUCT: RateLinx TMS
PLATFORM: Cloud based
DESCRIPTION: Offers advanced routing, modeling, and rating tools, and process automation to automate shipping, freight audit, and transportation management. Optimizes complex freight across modes, lanes, and carriers with planning, pooling, consolidation, and rating tools.
Revenova
www.revenova.com | 312-319-5410
PRODUCT: Revenova TMS
PLATFORM: Cloud based
DESCRIPTION: Offers multi-modal transportation management functionality for customer relationship management and business applications. Allows users to automatically shop for spot rates or apply contract rates, audit freight bills, manage claims and exchange data with accounting and warehouse management systems.
SaaS Transportation
www.web.saastransportation.com | 901-832-2401
PRODUCT: SaaS Transportation
PLATFORM: Cloud based
DESCRIPTION: For shippers, 3PLs, and freight payment companies. Uses API, EDI and contract management technology to integrate with hundreds of trading partners with minimal setup time. Automates the entire LTL lifecycle from quoting/carrier selection to shipment execution and visibility to final delivery and settlement.
Shipwell
www.shipwell.com | 512-333-0898
PRODUCT: Shipwell
PLATFORM: Cloud based
DESCRIPTION: Combines transportation management, visibility, and an integrated partner network in one responsive platform that scales as a business grows.
Softeon
www.softeon.com | 703-833-2848
PRODUCT: Softeon TMS
PLATFORM: Cloud based
DESCRIPTION: Manages complex transportation needs with strong parcel shipping functionality and support for private fleets and dynamic routing. Fully integrated with Softeon WMS.
SwanLeap
www.swanleap.com | 608-709-8050
PRODUCT: SwanLeap
PLATFORM: Cloud based
DESCRIPTION: Mode-agnostic global TMS platform offers real-time interconnectivity of the entire supply chain to provide visibility, speed, and control.
Tai Software
tai-software.com | 404-916-1229
PRODUCT: Tai Software
PLATFORM: Cloud based
DESCRIPTION: All-in-one domestic freight management system for truckload and LTL shipments. Provides automation in every phase, along with direct integrations to carriers, load boards, and capacity tools.
Tecsys
www.tecsys.com | 800-922-8649
PRODUCT: Elite TMS
PLATFORM: Licensed to user (installed locally), cloud based
DESCRIPTION: Enterprise-class, multi-carrier shipping manifest system that optimizes carrier selection and shipping for outbound small parcels and LTL freight on several major carriers’ shipping solutions. Key order and shipping information flows automatically.
TMC, a division of C.H. Robinson
www.chrobinson.com/tmc | 866-331-2435
PRODUCT: Navisphere
PLATFORM: Cloud based
DESCRIPTION: A single instance platform that serves all modes and regions. Provides global visibility, mode/route optimization, shipment tender, freight payment, language/currency capabilities, and business intelligence.
TransAmerica Express Logistics
www.transamericaexp.com | 916-543-1704
PRODUCT: TransAmerica Express TMS
PLATFORM: Cloud based
DESCRIPTION: Versatile logistics management solution created to provide businesses with enhanced route plans, quick execution, and unrestricted accessibility. Features include mode selection, online tracking, electronic invoicing, load execution and performance development and monitoring,
Translogistics
www.translogisticsinc.com | 610-280-3210
PRODUCT: ViewPoint TMS
PLATFORM: Cloud based
DESCRIPTION: Provides freight invoice audit functions and tracking visibility into shipments. Automates inbound logistics processes and enables collaboration with carriers and vendors to optimize transportation carrier selection and improve customer service.
TransmetriQ, a unit of Railinc
go.transmetriq.com/rail-management | 877-724-5462
PRODUCT: TransmetriQ Rail Management System (RMS)
PLATFORM: Cloud based
DESCRIPTION: Provides near real-time shipment and equipment visibility, electronic bill of lading capabilities, and analytics in one flexible platform that can be configured to specific needs. Powered by Railinc data.
Transportation Insight Holding Company
www.tiholdco.com | 770-509-9611
PRODUCT: Beon Shipper
PLATFORM: Cloud based
DESCRIPTION: Streamlines shippers’ efforts into one digital platform to gain visibility, speed and control. Enables smarter shipping through access to 80,000+ carriers while saving money, delivering efficiencies and driving best practices throughout the organization.
TransportGistics
www.transportgistics.com | 631-567-4100
PRODUCT: tgi:tms
PLATFORM: Licensed to user (installed locally), hosted on the vendor’s website, cloud based
DESCRIPTION: Provides incremental software solutions for transportation management and logistics functions within the supply chain. Reduces, uncovers, and avoids excessive costs through planning, execution and analytics including improved vendor compliance, end-to-end solutions for comparing rates, duties, taxes, modes, lead and delivery times, visibility, freight bill audit and payment.
Trimble Transportation
www.transportation.trimble.com | 866-914-5299
PRODUCT: TMW.Suite, TruckMate, Innovative
PLATFORM: Licensed to user (installed locally), cloud based
DESCRIPTION: TMW.Suite serves as an end-to-end business growth platform for commercial and private carriers, brokers, 3PLs and other transportation enterprises. TruckMate is a comprehensive dispatch, operations and accounting system. Innovative TMS is a comprehensive order-to-cash solution with fully integrated accounting and other back-office tools.
URoute
www.uroute.net | 313-600-5308
PRODUCT: UROUTE
PLATFORM: Cloud based
DESCRIPTION: Brings capacity providers, vendors and customers into a single integrated platform to share information and interact. No setup fees, unlimited users/locations. Intuitive layout assists navigation and operation to simplify daily functions.
Varsity Logistics
www.varsitylogistics.com | 650-392-7979
PRODUCT: Varsity Logistics
PLATFORM: Licensed to user (installed locally)
DESCRIPTION: Plug-and-play, multi-carrier shipping solution built for the IBM platform with native, seamless integration with enterprise resource planning or warehouse management systems. Parcel shipping solution automates the small package shipping process—from order entry through to shipment track and trace and report creation. Automates LTL rating, shipment planning, carrier and mode selection, and shipment documentation and confirmation.
Zipline Logistics
ziplinelogistics.com | 614-458-1144
PRODUCT: KanoPI, Zipline Logistics Shipper Intelligence Tool
PLATFORM: Hosted on the vendor’s website
DESCRIPTION: Provides Zipline clients with visibility and data to consolidate and track shipments, create organizational alignment, and analyze transportation spend and performance data. KanoPI provides high-powered visibility and data to track and trace shipments; visualization of entire freight network and ability to break down spend by shipper, consignee, lane, and mode; weather overlays and proactive alerts of potential disruptions, reports on logistics performance and cost analyses to make timely, cost-effective decisions, and consolidation services.