TMS Buyers Guide 2008 - Inbound Logistics

■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■TM■■■■■■■■BUYERSGUIDE2008■■■by Joseph O’Reilly■■■■■■■■S■■■■■There are countless reasons whytransportation management is such a hottopic these days. Ballooning fuel costs,lengthening supply lines, fluctuatingcapacity, and demanding customerrequirements are raising eyebrows andcompetitive stakes alike. But as demandfeeds supply, a variety of transportationmanagement solutions (TMS) cater tounique shipper and carrier needs.From global trade management solutionsto domestic route optimization software,on-demand Web-hosted applications totraditional licensing installations, overthe road, on the rail, containerized orparcel, TMS vendors and service providersare expanding their offerings to pinpointspecific end-user tastes. Inbound Logistics’TMS Buyers Guide serves up an assortedmenu of market players and solutions thatcan help satisfy your enterprise’s appetitefor dynamic transportation managementand performance.May 2008 • Inbound Logistics

■■■■■■■T■■■■■■■■■L■M■■■■■■■■■■■■■■S■■■■■■BUYERS GUIDEVENDOR PRODUCT DESCRIPTIONAppian LogisticsSoftwareOklahoma City, Okla.www.appianlogistics.comDirect RouteOptimizes routes using various automated tools. The program allowsusers to enter and update data using a simple Excel environment fora straightforward interface as well as integrate mapping, mileage,and driving directions from sources such as GDT, NAVTEQ, Prophesy,MapPoint, and PC*Miler.HBanyan TechnologyCleveland, Ohiowww.banyantechnology.comBanyan CarrierConnectCreates and maintains real-time, direct connectivity betweenshippers and their preferred carriers, as well as collects clientspecificrates, transit times, and quote IDs from carriers.HBestTransport.comColumbus, Ohiowww.besttransport.comBestShippersTMSEnables shippers to optimize loads, execute advanced tenderingrules (both inbound and outbound), track shipments, pay freight bills,and have immediate and accurate visibility into every transaction.Users can also view available carrier capacity in real time to optimizecarrier selection.LCDM Software SolutionsChicago, Ill.www.cdmsoft.comCDM WinFrtFacilitates simple data flow from quotes to operations. Standardmodules include quotes, booking confirmation, air import/export, airdomestic, ocean import/export, invoicing and job costing, databasemaintenance, and multiple level security.HCheetah SoftwareWestlake Village, Calif.www.cheetah.comCheetah FreightDelivers real-time wireless solutions to automate and optimizepickup, delivery, dispatch, and customer service for private fleet andLTL carriers of any size.HClearTrackBrentwood, Tenn.www.cleartrack.comClearTrackImport TMSIntegrates retail clients’ internal supply chain information systemswith external carrier networks to provide end-to-end visibility oftransportation activity events.HLCodeworksColumbus, Ohiowww.ctcodeworks.comWDLS TrafficMaximizes margins on orders by pooling shipments, storing routes,and interfacing with existing systems.HLCT LogisticsCleveland, Ohiowww.ctlogistics.comFreitRaterAccrues, assigns, costs, rates, and accounts for all freight/shippingand transportation activity.HLCTSIMemphis, Tenn.www.ctsi-global.comCTSI TMSGives users the ability to manage orders, optimize loads, select bestcarriers, tender shipments, track their progress, and file claims.HLDescartes SystemsGroupWaterloo, Ontariowww.descartes.comDescartesTransportationManagementManages contract carriers from shipment planning throughexecution and settlement. Descartes Transportation Managementhelps logistics managers, shippers, and third parties simultaneouslyevaluate transportation alternatives to find the most efficientshipping method.Inbound Logistics • May 2008

H Hosted on the vendor’s siteL Licensed to the userVENDOR PRODUCT DESCRIPTIONHFlow LogisticsBend, Ore.www.flowlogistics.comeFlowProvides a real-time application to accurately build, route, optimize,assign, track, and bill shipments. eFlow makes efficient use oftransportation resources by managing the entire shipment process,regardless of mode – truckload, LTL, intermodal, rail, air, small parcel,or ocean.HHighJump SoftwareEden Prairie, Minn.www.highjumpsoftware.comHighJumpTransportationAdvantageProvides tools to automate once-manual optimization processes,improve customer service, and reduce costs. Managers can spendmore time on strategic transportation requirements and less efforton running scenarios.HLi2 TechnologiesDallas, Texaswww.i2.comi2TransportationPlanning andManagementDelivers transportation modeling and analysis, planning andmanagement, bid collaboration, supply chain visibility, andreplenishment planning.HLInforAlpharetta, Ga.www.infor.comInfor SCMTransportationManagementSimplifies the complex nature of global trade by managing theinbound and outbound transportation of products from orderinception to delivery.HLJDA SoftwareScottsdale, Ariz.www.jda.comJDATransportationand LogisticsManagementHelps shippers, carriers, and transportation service providerseffectively manage multi-modal logistics networks.HLKewillMarlborough, Mass.www.kewill.comClippershipEnables parcel shippers to shop for optimal rates, services, androutings and ship with multiple carriers from one system, thuseliminating the need to learn multiple systems.HLeanLogisticsHolland, Mich.www.leanlogistics.comLeanLogisticsOn-DemandTMSProvides complete daily planning, execution, settlement, andprocurement functions that improve business processes, increaseoperating efficiency, and reduce transportation costs.HManhattan AssociatesAtlanta, Ga.www.manh.comTransportationLifecycleManagementLinks strategic plans to actual transportation processes to gainglobal visibility into all shipping activities, allowing for morecoordinated operations among trading partners.LOracleRedwood Shores, Calif.www.oracle.comOracleTransportationManagementIntegrates and streamlines transportation planning, execution,freight payment, and business process automation on a singleapplication across all transportation modes.HLRedPrairieMilwaukee, Wisc.www.redprairie.comTransportationManagementAutomates transportation tasks and brings better visibility to theentire set of order fulfillment activities in play at any moment. Itconnects multiple parties and business processes throughout thebroader supply chain, while continuously optimizing all transportvariables, bringing organizational efficiencies and cost reductions.May 2008 • Inbound Logistics

■■■■■■■T■■■■■■■■■HL■M■■■■■■■■■■■■■■S■■■■■■BUYERS GUIDEVENDOR PRODUCT DESCRIPTIONRMIAtlanta, Ga.www.railcarmgt.comShipperConnectFMSHLHosted on the vendor’s siteLicensed to the userTraces railcars contained in permanently assigned fleets, or railshipments loaded in “free-running” equipment. It monitors inboundand outbound rail shipments using information from Class I railroadsand more than 300 short line and regional railroads.LSAPWalldorf, Germanywww.sap.commySAPSupply ChainManagementOffers transportation planning and shipment completion capabilities,shipment cost calculation and settlement, customer freight billing,service agent selection, and follow-up supervision of shipments.HSterling CommerceDublin, Ohiowww.sterlingcommerce.comSterlingTransportationManagementSystemProvides shippers with efficient planning and execution of inboundand outbound transportation processes. The solution deliverstransportation planning, shipment execution, financial settlement,reporting, and analytics.LTECSYSMontreal, Quebecwww.tecsys.comEliteSeriesTransportationManagementSystem (TMS)Empowers shippers by optimizing the rating, routing, manifesting,tracking, and post-shipment analysis for all small package and LTLshipments. This allows users to improve customer service and reducecosts through the efficient planning and execution of their inboundand outbound transportation processes.HTelargoJersey City, N.J.www.telargo.comTelargoMobile AssetManagementSystemEnables users to optimize resources, streamline business processes,maximize productivity, and minimize expenditures. Telargo solutionsempower business owners to implement best practices for advancedfleet and workforce management.HTransplacePlano, Texaswww.transplace.comTransplace TMSAssists users with optimal mode selection by analyzing cost andservice requirements for shipments, then recommending the optimalmode a user should select for the best performance.HTransWorksFort Wayne, Ind.www.trnswrks.comTransportationManagementSolutionProvides rating, tendering, exception management, scheduling,trailer pooling, freight pay, tracking, and reporting functionalities fortruckload, intermodal, and rail shippers.HUltraShipTMSWilmington, Del.www.ultrashiptms.comUltraShipTMSGives logistics managers total network visibility and control overinbound and outbound transportation, ensuring proper coordination,optimal planning, and consistent execution. The Web-based systemsarchitecture integrates silo applications for true end-to-endinformation sharing and process accountability.HLWeb Freight ProFort Mill, S.C.www.webfreightpro.comWeb Freight ProAllows users to make use of a core shipment entry and trackingsystem with or without the benefit of add-on modules such asdocument imaging, warehouse management, and intelligent rateshopping, among others.HLWireless MatrixReston, Va.wirelessmatrixcorp.comFleetOutlookFacilitates the full value chain of dynamic schedule planningexecution. From vehicle mapping and XML data export to optionaltelematics monitoring, it offers features that maximize productivityand reduce cost.Inbound Logistics • May 2008