BUYER'S GUIDE 2010 - Inbound Logistics

■■■■■■■■■■■M■■■■■T■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■BUYER’SGUIDE 2010■■S■■■Transportation management technology vendors are pulling out allthe stops to keep freight moving, tailoring unique solutions that pluginto shippers’ needs. Inbound Logistics’ annual TMS Buyer’s Guideoffers a benchmark and provides a front end to just some of the manyTMS solutions available.From standalone, licensed installations to on-demand, mode- andindustry-specific solutions, transportation technology vendors areexpanding their offerings and their customers’ operational bandwidth.Use this guide as a starting point for vetting providers and solutionsthat can take your transportation organization to new heights.1 Inbound Logistics • May 2010

■■■■■■■T■■■■■■■■■L■M■■■■■■■■■■■■■■S■■■■■■BUYER’S GUIDEVENDOR PRODUCT DESCRIPTIONAppian LogisticsSoftwareOklahoma City, Okla.appianlogistics.comDirect RouteHLHosted on the vendor’s siteLicensed to the userAutomates routing and scheduling using shippers’ data and workrules. Features customer importing, route printing, and routeexporting capabilities. Users can view and modify routes on a fullcolordetailed map or through spreadsheet updates.HBestTransport.comColumbus, Ohiobesttransport.comBestShippersTMSEnables shippers to optimize loads, execute advanced tenderingrules (both inbound and outbound), track shipments, pay freightbills, and have immediate and accurate visibility into everytransaction. Users can also view available carrier capacity in realtime to optimize carrier selection.HCheetah SoftwareWestlake Village, Calif.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.cleartrack.comGlobal LogisticsManagementProvides automated shipment visibility, real-time statusinformation, distribution center appointment management, keyperformance indicator dashboards, flexible analysis reports, andemail notifications.HLCodeworksColumbus, Ohioctcodeworks.comTrafficAllows shippers to identify loads and consolidate freight to minimizecosts, review shipment savings before consolidation, find carrierswith the lowest shipping costs or best margin, and use stored routehistories to choose the most fuel-efficient routes.HLCT LogisticsCleveland, Ohioctlogistics.comFreitRaterGives ratings and reporting for audit or quotes from multiplecarriers in all modes. Provides global freight payment for all modes.HLCTSIMemphis, Tenn.ctsi-global.comCTSI TMSManages orders; optimizes loads; selects best carriers; tenders,executes, and tracks shipments; manages claims; and audits/paysfreight bills.HLDescartes SystemsGroupWaterloo, Ont.descartes.comDescartesTransportationManagementHelps logistics managers, shippers, and third parties simultaneouslyevaluate transportation alternatives to find the most efficientshipping method. Manages contract carriers from shipmentplanning through execution and settlement.HLeShipGlobalIrving, Texaseshipglobal.comeShipGlobal TMSHandles every aspect of the transportation lifecycle, includingstrategic sourcing, rate quotes, transportation execution, freightaudit, and payment settlement.HFlow LogisticsBend, Ore.flowlogistics.comeFlowProvides a real-time application to accurately build, route, optimize,assign, track, and bill shipments. Manages the entire shipmentprocess, regardless of mode — truckload, LTL, intermodal, rail, air,small parcel, or ocean.2 Inbound Logistics • May 2010

■■■■■■■T■■■■■■■■■H■M■■■■■■■■■■■■■■S■■■■■■BUYER’S GUIDEVENDOR PRODUCT DESCRIPTIONFoxfire SoftwareGreenville, S.C.foxfiresoftware.comFoxfireTransportationManagementSystemHLHosted on the vendor’s siteLicensed to the userAllows instant visibility to all shipments in a single-source platformacross locations; helps obtain real-time rate quotes from anapproved carrier pool (small package, LTL, TL); and enforces smartroutes for better on-time delivery and cost savings.HLHighJump SoftwareEden Prairie, Minn.highjump.comHighJumpTransportationManagementProvides rate quotes from multiple carriers in all modes; automatedshipment execution; real-time status information; and reporting,searching, and data mining.HLInforAlpharetta, Ga.infor.comInfor SCMTransportationManagementManages inbound and outbound product transportation from orderinception to delivery.HInMotion Global TMSSt. Petersburg, Fla.inmotionglobal.comInMotionGlobal TMSProvides a Web-based collaboration portal, electronic carriertendering, and real-time access to a private freight capacitynetwork.HLJDA SoftwareScottsdale, Ariz.jda.comJDATransportationand LogisticsManagementHelps shippers, carriers, and transportation service providersmanage multi-modal logistics networks. Covers the entire closedlooptransportation process — from strategic transportationsourcing, planning, and optimization to shipment visibility, payment,and performance analysis.HLKewillChelmsford, Mass.kewill.comKewill FlagshipSupports high-volume, international origin and destination, globaltrade compliance, unlimited locations, wave planning, and complexbusiness processes.HLeanLogisticsHolland, Mich.leanlogistics.comOn-Demand TMSFeatures daily planning, execution, settlement, and procurementfunctions. SaaS network functionality includes supplier inboundmanagement, appointment scheduling, benchmarking, networkwidereporting, and total supply chain visibility.HLLogilityAtlanta, Ga.logility.comVoyagerTransportationPlanning andManagementBalances logistics strategies with customer required policies;improves carrier effectiveness and inventory management;analyzes productivity; and utilizes KPIs to provide daily, weekly, andmonthly snapshots.HLManagement DynamicsEast Rutherford, N.J.managementdynamics.comInternationalTransportationManagementManages ocean contracts and air rates; calculates rates with allassessorial fees; evaluates routing decisions and transit times;performs end-to-end freight bill audits; and optimizes carrierselection.LManhattan AssociatesAtlanta, Ga.manh.comTransportationLifecycleManagementProvides tools to reduce transportation costs, reroute aroundtrouble spots, and coordinate deliveries.3 Inbound Logistics • May 2010

■■■■■■■T■■■■■■■■■HL■M■■■■■■■■■■■■■■S■■■■■■BUYER’S GUIDEVENDOR PRODUCT DESCRIPTIONMercuryGateCary, N.C.mercurygate.comMercuryGateTMSHLHosted on the vendor’s siteLicensed to the userPlans and executes domestic and international shipments inall modes, including parcel. Provides comprehensive routeoptimization, collaborative dock scheduling, settlement, and ad-hocreporting.HLNext GenerationLogisticsInverness, Ill.nextgeneration.comFreightMasterTMSOffers needs analysis, ROI calculation, system configuration,implementation, user training, and support programs structuredto fit specific requirements and corporate cultures. Reducesfreight spend, improves visibility, and enables users to make bettertransportation decisions.HNTEChicago, Ill.nte.comNTETransportationManagementProvides shipment planning, optimization, routing guide execution,financial settlement, track-and-trace capabilities, and alerting andreporting options.HNulogxMississauga, Ont.nulogx.comTMS Online(TMSO)Supports activities necessary to manage and execute thefull lifecycle of the transportation process, including ordermanagement, financial settlement, and shipment optimization.HLOracleRedwood Shores, Calif.oracle.comOracleTransportationManagementOffers global service provider sourcing and optimization, planning,execution, visbility, payment and claims, and analytics andreporting.HLPrecision SoftwareChicago, Ill.precisionsoftware.comPrecisionTransportationManagementStreamlines transportation planning and execution, manages assetutilization, automates business processes, and processes freightpayments. Users can rate, route, produce labels, and manageservice levels for any shipment mode.HLRedPrairieWaukesha, Wisc.redprairie.comTransportationManagementSupports global planning and execution for all modes, includingparcel and fleet. Features freight settlement, client invoicing, eventmanagement, and trading partner Web portals.HLRetalixPlano, Texasretalix.comRetalixTransportationOptimization(RTO)Integrates and manages all aspects of the transportation process,including inbound/outbound optimization, yard management, anddock scheduling.HRMIAtlanta, Ga.railcarmgmt.comShipperConnectMTMHandles multimodal transportation planning, execution, terminaloperations, carrier settlement, and exception alerts while providingshipment visibility across all carriers and modes.LRoyal 4 SystemsLong Beach, Calif.royal4.comRoyal 4 TMSSuiteAutomates carrier communications, including contract negotiation,load tendering, invoice processing, and payment approvals. Allowsusers to build loads, group orders, and plan routes to maximizeasset utilization, manage carrier compliance, and identify thelowest-cost carriers.4 Inbound Logistics • May 2010

■■■■■■■T■■■■■■■■■L■M■■■■■■■■■■■■■■S■■■■■■BUYER’S GUIDEVENDOR PRODUCT DESCRIPTIONSAPWalldorf, Germanysap.commySAPSupply ChainManagementH Hosted on the vendor’s siteL Licensed to the userOffers transportation planning and shipment completioncapabilities, shipment cost calculation and settlement, customerfreight billing, and service agent selection.HShipXpressJacksonville Beach, Fla.shipxpress.comRailSyncTracks rail shipments across multiple carriers, handles localand interline rail activity, manages and reports freight revenue,provides accurate car hire expense summaries, and synchronizescommunication among train crews, office staff, and customers.HLShippers CommonwealthCharleston, S.C.shipperscommonwealth.comTransportationManagementSystemManages transportation automation, optimization, implementationpackages, and rapid deployment — with complete analysis andexecution.HSterling CommerceDublin, Ohiosterlingcommerce.comSterlingTransportationManagementSystemProvides shippers with efficient planning and execution of inboundand outbound transportation processes. The solution deliverstransportation planning, shipment execution, financial settlement,reporting, and analytics.LTECSYSNew York, N.Y.tecsys.comTECSYS TMSIntegrates into a company’s business flow, and is ready forcomplete shipping automation, featuring optimized rating, routing,manifesting, tracking, and post-shipment analysis for all smallpackage and LTL shipments.HLTMW SystemsBeachwood, Ohiotmwsystems.comTransportationManagementSoftwareAutomates contract rating for least-cost carrier assignments acrossmultiple shipping locations. Includes carrier management, costtracking and allocation, shipment visibility, national rating index,and load optimization tools.HLTransite TechnologyRaleigh, N.C.transite.comJaguarTransportationManagementSuiteManages LTL, TL, small package, ocean, and air shipments.Administers pricing contract changes and additions.HTransWorksFort Wayne, Ind.trnswrks.comTransportationManagementSolutionProvides rating, tendering, exception management, scheduling,trailer pooling, freight pay, tracking, and reporting functionalitiesfor truckload, intermodal, and rail shippers.HUltraShipTMSWilmington, Del.ultrashiptms.comUltraShipTMSGives logistics managers network visibility and control over allmodes of inbound and outbound transportation, ensuring propercoordination, optimal planning, and consistent execution.LUSTC Live LogisticsBaltimore, Md.ustclive.comOn-Demand TMSProvides all available carrier rates and terminal information, createsand stores bills of lading, and maintains carrier invoice records.Reports can be scheduled to run at pre-determined times.5 Inbound Logistics • May 2010