# Best Transportation Management Systems (TMS) - Page 8 ## How Many Transportation Management Systems (TMS) Products Does G2 Track? **Total Products under this Category:** 313 ### Category Stats (Jul 2026) - **Average Rating:** 4.55/5 (↑0.01 vs Jun 2026) The average rating of products in this category, based on all submitted ratings - **Top Trending Product:** Owlery (+2.78%) - Among all products in this category, Owlery recorded the largest rating increase compared to last month _Last updated: July 31, 2026_ ## How Does G2 Rank Transportation Management Systems (TMS) Products? **Why You Can Trust G2's Software Rankings:** - 30 Analysts and Data Experts - 4,400+ Authentic Reviews - 313+ Products - Unbiased Rankings G2's software rankings are built on verified user reviews, rigorous moderation, and a consistent research methodology maintained by a team of analysts and data experts. Each product is measured using the same transparent criteria, with no paid placement or vendor influence. While reviews reflect real user experiences, which can be subjective, they offer valuable insight into how software performs in the hands of professionals. Together, these inputs power the G2 Score, a standardized way to compare tools within every category. ## G2 Grid® for Transportation Management Systems (TMS) ![G2 Grid® for Transportation Management Systems (TMS) plotting products by satisfaction and market presence](https://www.g2.com/categories/transportation-management-systems-tms/grids.png?focus%5B%5D=100349&focus%5B%5D=43876&focus%5B%5D=20527&focus%5B%5D=102947&focus%5B%5D=77526&focus%5B%5D=143721&focus%5B%5D=1253470&focus%5B%5D=5554) Highlighted products: SAP Transportation Management, Descartes Aljex, project44, GoComet, FarEye, Pando, Gnosis Freight, and Freightview. Underlying data: [Grid® JSON](https://www.g2.com/categories/transportation-management-systems-tms/grids.json?focus%5B%5D=sap-transportation-management&focus%5B%5D=descartes-aljex&focus%5B%5D=project44&focus%5B%5D=gocomet&focus%5B%5D=fareye&focus%5B%5D=pando-pando&focus%5B%5D=gnosis-freight&focus%5B%5D=freightview) **Sponsored** ### SAP Integrated Business Planning Respond to new market expectations with real-time supply chain planning capabilities and fulfill future demand profitably supply chain management. Powered by in-memory computing technology within SAP HANA, this cloud-based solution combines capabilities for sales and operations; demand, response, and supply planning; and inventory optimization. - Cloud deployment - Real-time scenarios and simulation - Social collaboration - Powerful predictive Analytics KEY BENEFITS: Achieve a rapid deployment Get up and running quickly with SAP Integrated Business Planning by using preconfigured process templates for an accelerated implementation. Empower employees with intuitive features Offer a unified, intuitive user experience with SAP Fiori and planning and simulation capabilities based on Microsoft Excel. Plan resources effectively Optimize resource efficiency by creating supply plans based on prioritized demands, allocations, and supply chain constraints. KEY CAPABILITIES: Integration with SAP Supply Chain Control Tower Gain end-to-end visibility of your supply chain, decision support, and fast corrective action through integration with SAP Supply Chain Control Tower. Forecasting and demand management Get full demand transparency with short-term, mid-term, and long-term forecasting. Take advantage of best-in-class capabilities for demand sensing and statistical forecasting. Inventory optimization Establish optimal inventory targets that enable you to maximize profits, while leaving a buffer to help you meet unexpected demand. Sales and operations planning Deliver a cross-departmental sales and operations plan that balances inventory, service levels, and profitability. Response and supply planning Optimize resourcing efficiency by creating supply plans based on prioritized demands, allocations, and supply chain constraints. [Visit website](https://www.g2.com/external_clickthroughs/record?secure%5Bad_program%5D=ppc&secure%5Bad_slot%5D=category_product_list_llm&secure%5Bcategory_id%5D=372&secure%5Bchosen_at%5D=2026-07-31T19%3A26%3A22Z&secure%5Bdisplayable_resource_id%5D=372&secure%5Bdisplayable_resource_type%5D=Category&secure%5Bmedium%5D=sponsored&secure%5Bplacement_reason%5D=page_category&secure%5Bplacement_resource_ids%5D%5B%5D=372&secure%5Bprioritized%5D=false&secure%5Bproduct_id%5D=59587&secure%5Bresource_id%5D=372&secure%5Bresource_type%5D=Category&secure%5Bsource_type%5D=category_page&secure%5Bsource_url%5D=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.g2.com%2Fcategories%2Ftransportation-management-systems-tms%3Fpage%3D8&secure%5Btoken%5D=24540b3da37e0a5c6facde60224a4abd773eaa267df4f0197daf24d1bfaf9271&secure%5Burl%5D=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sap.com%2Fdocuments%2F2025%2F04%2F5256c341-007f-0010-bca6-c68f7e60039b.html%3Fcampaigncode%3DCRM-YD25-DSC-407451%26source%3DIBP-click-campaign-G2&secure%5Burl_type%5D=custom_url) ### [DUFREI para Transportistas](https://www.g2.com/products/dufrei-para-transportistas/reviews) DUFREI es una plataforma SaaS de gestión logística y transporte, diseñada para optimizar operaciones de transporte de carga y flotas mediante automatización, inteligencia de datos y conectividad entre sistemas. Actúa como un sistema TMS inteligente que centraliza y automatiza tareas clave como la creación de embarques, generación automática de facturas CFDI con complemento de Carta Porte, seguimiento de vehículos y operadores, cumplimiento normativo, optimización de rutas y análisis de datos en tiempo real. La plataforma está orientada tanto a transportistas como a expedidores, permitiendo reducir trabajo manual, acelerar la documentación y la cobranza, y mejorar la eficiencia operativa en toda la cadena logística. Además, DUFREI se integra con otros sistemas empresariales y utiliza automatizaciones e inteligencia artificial para conectar flotas con clientes y otros sistemas de datos de forma fluida y eficiente. **Average Rating:** 5.0/5.0 **Total Reviews:** 1 #### How Do G2 Users Rate DUFREI para Transportistas? - **Ease of Use:** 10.0/10 (Category avg: 9.0/10) - **Accounting:** 8.3/10 (Category avg: 8.4/10) - **Performance:** 8.3/10 (Category avg: 8.8/10) - **ERP Systems:** 8.3/10 (Category avg: 8.3/10) #### Who Is the Company Behind DUFREI para Transportistas? - **Seller:** [DUFREI](https://www.g2.com/sellers/dufrei) - **Year Founded:** 2017 - **HQ Location:** Lomas de Tecamachalco, MX - **LinkedIn® Page:** [www.linkedin.com](https://www.g2.com/external_clickthroughs/record?secure%5Bsource_type%5D=product_profile&secure%5Btoken%5D=437482b9939238bb531fe4b1146012274ea690b0929164557681a35f3843b541&secure%5Burl%5D=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fcompany%2Fdufrei%2F&secure%5Burl_type%5D=linkedin_company_website) 3 employees on LinkedIn® #### Who Uses This Product? - **Company Size:** 100% Small #### What Are Recent G2 Reviews of DUFREI para Transportistas? **["Total Automation and Effortless Document Generation"](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/dufrei-para-transportistas-review-12093177)** **Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars _— Verified User in Transportation/Trucking/Railroad_ [Read full review](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/dufrei-para-transportistas-review-12093177) ### [Dynamics Trans](https://www.g2.com/products/dynamics-trans/reviews) Dynamics Trans is a specialized business solution designed for medium-sized and large companies in transportation, logistics, freight forwarding and shipping sectors. Based on the latest version of the Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central platform, the software consolidates all business operations and provides a comprehensive overview of transactions, orders, routes, and resources. Dynamics Trans will assist you in decreasing the operating expenses, minimizing the potential for errors in the documents handling process, optimization of the operational process, integration of the whole information in one centralized database, decreasing the harmful emissions for the environment and many more. **Average Rating:** 4.0/5.0 **Total Reviews:** 1 #### Who Is the Company Behind Dynamics Trans? - **Seller:** [Intelligent Systems](https://www.g2.com/sellers/intelligent-systems) - **HQ Location:** Sofia - **Twitter:** @isystems\_group 106 Twitter followers - **LinkedIn® Page:** [www.linkedin.com](https://www.g2.com/external_clickthroughs/record?secure%5Bsource_type%5D=product_profile&secure%5Btoken%5D=dca0df318f1328d7f5ad74773fc316a0d07817f9309fac74feb370d91321ab92&secure%5Burl%5D=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fcompany%2Fisystems-group%2F&secure%5Burl_type%5D=linkedin_company_website) 1 employees on LinkedIn® - **Ownership:** Isystems Group - **Phone:** +359 2 817 33 66 #### Who Uses This Product? - **Company Size:** 100% Large #### What Are Recent G2 Reviews of Dynamics Trans? **["Dynamics Trans"](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/dynamics-trans-review-5155955)** **Rating:** 4.0/5.0 stars _— Verified User in Logistics and Supply Chain_ [Read full review](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/dynamics-trans-review-5155955) #### What Are G2 Users Discussing About Dynamics Trans? - [What is Dynamics Trans used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-dynamics-trans-used-for) ### [FreightPath](https://www.g2.com/products/freightpath/reviews) FreightPath is your 3PL or freight brokerage's one centralized TMS platform for end-to-end freight visibility, collaboration and automation across your entire network. 1 | Customer Portal & Freight Network Provide shippers with self-serve online booking, live track and trace while giving carriers the power of automated carrier onboarding and the powerful driver mobile app for tracking and captured PoDs. 2 | Real-Time Track & Trace Visibility Give your customers self-serve 24/7 visibility into their freight with FreightPath's powerful track and trace solution. Experience truly unlimited service without any hidden fees or per-shipment costs. 3 | Dispatch In Under 2 Minutes FreightPath's dispatch software simplifies complex jobs, allowing your team to book and dispatch complex multi-stop shipments faster thanks to automation and integration. 4 | Digital Paperwork Automation Your 3PL or freight brokerage can take advantage of FreightPath's digital bills of lading and rate confirmations, automated invoicing, and captured PoDs via scan, upload or eSignature to save hundreds of hours every week. **Average Rating:** 5.0/5.0 **Total Reviews:** 1 #### How Do G2 Users Rate FreightPath? - **Ease of Use:** 10.0/10 (Category avg: 9.0/10) #### Who Is the Company Behind FreightPath? - **Seller:** [FreightPath](https://www.g2.com/sellers/freightpath) - **Year Founded:** 2015 - **HQ Location:** Ottawa, CA - **LinkedIn® Page:** [linkedin.com](https://www.g2.com/external_clickthroughs/record?secure%5Bsource_type%5D=product_profile&secure%5Btoken%5D=ced81ae708aae88452ac4cac9445e8047255e7f5f5d9e0716055f58694f21a40&secure%5Burl%5D=http%3A%2F%2Flinkedin.com%2Fcompany%2Ffreightpathio&secure%5Burl_type%5D=linkedin_company_website) 5 employees on LinkedIn® #### Who Uses This Product? - **Company Size:** 100% Small #### What Are Recent G2 Reviews of FreightPath? **["Incredible platform along with an amazing team"](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/freightpath-review-4114024)** **Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars _— Verified User in Logistics and Supply Chain_ [Read full review](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/freightpath-review-4114024) #### What Are G2 Users Discussing About FreightPath? - [What is FreightPath used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-freightpath-used-for) ### [FreightSuite](https://www.g2.com/products/freightsuite/reviews) FreightSuite is an AI-native Freight Management System (FMS) and Transportation Management System (TMS) built from the ground up for freight forwarders. Where most freight forwarding software was designed before AI existed - with automation and intelligence added on top later - FreightSuite was architected around agentic AI from day one. That means intelligence isn't a feature you activate; it's embedded into every workflow across every team. The result is a freight management platform that runs the full forwarding operation in a single system. FreightSuite covers ocean freight, air freight, road freight, and customs brokerage, handling the end-to-end shipment lifecycle from quote to cash - without the add-ons, integrations, or manual workarounds that legacy systems require. For operations teams, FreightSuite eliminates the admin burden that consumes most of the working day. Incoming documents and supplier invoices are automatically identified, extracted, and assigned to the correct job file. Workflows are triggered automatically based on shipment type, route, and client SOP. Teams using FreightSuite handle 3× more shipments per operator and spend 70% less time on data entry. For sales teams, FreightSuite replaces the slow, manual quoting process with immediate pricing. Instead of waiting 1–3 days for rate responses, sales teams can respond to customers in seconds - with full margin visibility built in. The result is a 2× improvement in sales velocity and an 85% reduction in quote turnaround time. For finance teams, FreightSuite automates accruals management, invoice matching, and credit control. Month-end is faster, cash flow is more predictable, and no invoice falls through the cracks. FreightSuite integrates natively with leading accounting systems including Xero, QuickBooks, and Sage, and provides customers with a live tracking dashboard that reduces inbound status enquiries by up to 30%. Built by a team with direct experience running freight forwarding operations, FreightSuite is designed for mid-sized and enterprise forwarding businesses that want to protect their margins, scale without adding headcount, and compete in an industry where the pace of change is accelerating. It is often chosen by forwarders looking to move on from platforms like CargoWise or Descartes. **Average Rating:** 5.0/5.0 **Total Reviews:** 1 #### How Do G2 Users Rate FreightSuite? - **Ease of Use:** 10.0/10 (Category avg: 9.0/10) - **Accounting:** 10.0/10 (Category avg: 8.4/10) - **Performance:** 10.0/10 (Category avg: 8.8/10) - **ERP Systems:** 10.0/10 (Category avg: 8.3/10) #### Who Is the Company Behind FreightSuite? - **Seller:** [FreightSuite](https://www.g2.com/sellers/freightsuite) - **Year Founded:** 2024 - **HQ Location:** London, GB - **LinkedIn® Page:** [linkedin.com](https://www.g2.com/external_clickthroughs/record?secure%5Bsource_type%5D=product_profile&secure%5Btoken%5D=c187f67e50f72df638d91f9dbf1287e4f19554eb52649e32a1efacf802594c7e&secure%5Burl%5D=https%3A%2F%2Flinkedin.com%2Fcompany%2Ffreightsuite%2F&secure%5Burl_type%5D=linkedin_company_website) 12 employees on LinkedIn® #### Who Uses This Product? - **Company Size:** 100% Small #### What Are Recent G2 Reviews of FreightSuite? **["Simple, Clear, and a Real Productivity Booster"](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/freightsuite-review-12593475)** **Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars _— Ian R R._ [Read full review](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/freightsuite-review-12593475) ### [FT TMS](https://www.g2.com/products/ft-tms/reviews) We are building logistics infrastructure to transform commerce. \*\*How we do it\*\* We’ve built an intelligent operating system that includes a technology platform, an on ground control tower, and a digital freight network. Together, they streamline every step of the logistics process. TMS and visibility platforms provide much-required tracking and E2E digitisation, which harness efficiencies and reduce waste. The control tower solves exceptions live and proactively. The digital freight network builds transparent price discovery, provides access to nationwide transporters and optimises freight flows to reduce empty miles. This combination has made Freight Tiger India’s largest and rapidly growing freight network today. With our help, enterprise customers across industries are able to move material to \*their\* customers with full visibility, predictability and speed, all at lower cost. Even SMEs (including transport companies) that had limited infrastructure and reach are now able to swiftly expand into new markets. \*\*We’re the only ones who can do it…\*\* …because we’ve taken a systems approach. For more established shippers, our end-to-end effectiveness changes logistics from a painful cost centre to a competitive advantage. We even offer “freight as a service”, where more and more customers are asking us to completely take logistics off their hands so they can breathe easy and focus on their core. For SMEs and transport companies, we fundamentally change the business landscape by catalysing growth in ways previously impossible. Our neutrality ensures that we create economic value for everyone in the ecosystem - by making the entire supply chain more competitive, we’re well on our way to making a GDP-level impact! **Average Rating:** 4.8/5.0 **Total Reviews:** 2 #### How Do G2 Users Rate FT TMS? - **Ease of Use:** 10.0/10 (Category avg: 9.0/10) - **Accounting:** 10.0/10 (Category avg: 8.4/10) - **Performance:** 10.0/10 (Category avg: 8.8/10) - **ERP Systems:** 8.3/10 (Category avg: 8.3/10) #### Who Is the Company Behind FT TMS? - **Seller:** [Freight Tiger](https://www.g2.com/sellers/freight-tiger) - **Year Founded:** 2014 - **HQ Location:** Mumbai, Maharashtra, India - **LinkedIn® Page:** [www.linkedin.com](https://www.g2.com/external_clickthroughs/record?secure%5Bsource_type%5D=product_profile&secure%5Btoken%5D=dd729470ab9b05ac8c23670de0204d53707dc3ca289c1b1f7ef30a021080277e&secure%5Burl%5D=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fcompany%2Ffreight-tiger&secure%5Burl_type%5D=linkedin_company_website) 320 employees on LinkedIn® #### Who Uses This Product? - **Company Size:** 50% Medium, 50% Large #### What Are Recent G2 Reviews of FT TMS? **["Fleet Tracking Solution"](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/ft-tms-review-8818344)** **Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars _— Prakash J._ [Read full review](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/ft-tms-review-8818344) **["Best Fleet tracking solution"](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/ft-tms-review-9602664)** **Rating:** 4.5/5.0 stars _— Abhimanyu R._ [Read full review](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/ft-tms-review-9602664) ### [Infor Nexus](https://www.g2.com/products/infor-nexus/reviews) Infor Nexus provides end-to-end supply chain orchestration through a solution designed for the enterprise-level organizations across several a wide variety of specialized industries. As the world’s only -single-instance business network, Infor Nexus allows the many of the world's most complex supply chains to drive efficiency and agility by optimizing the flow of goods, information, and capital from source to delivery to pay. Using a customer-centric approach, Infor Nexus helps organizations improve on-time delivery and customer service while significantly reducing cost, lead times in order to free up working capital and improve partner relationships. Key applications include supply management, procure-to-pay automation, global transportation management, supply chain finance, and supply chain visibility. Additionally, it provides predictive intelligence which allow companies proactively rearrange resource and labor utilization, inventory and shipping operations and respond to fluctuations in the market. Infor Nexus helps organization build communications by eliminating silos internally, as well as with suppliers, partners and customers. The solution is hosted in the cloud for remote accessibility over the web. **Average Rating:** 4.1/5.0 **Total Reviews:** 7 #### How Do G2 Users Rate Infor Nexus? - **Ease of Use:** 9.2/10 (Category avg: 9.0/10) #### Who Is the Company Behind Infor Nexus? - **Seller:** [Infor](https://www.g2.com/sellers/infor) - **Year Founded:** 2002 - **HQ Location:** New York - **Twitter:** @Infor 18,472 Twitter followers - **LinkedIn® Page:** [www.linkedin.com](https://www.g2.com/external_clickthroughs/record?secure%5Bsource_type%5D=product_profile&secure%5Btoken%5D=d0b3dd6227f8bf2585371eff689c32131e1d6fb4a8114161512fe1f2ec60d9bf&secure%5Burl%5D=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fcompany%2F1711%2F&secure%5Burl_type%5D=linkedin_company_website) 22,257 employees on LinkedIn® - **Phone:** 800-260-2640 #### Who Uses This Product? - **Company Size:** 57% Large, 43% Medium #### What Do G2 Reviewers Say About Infor Nexus? _AI-generated summary from verified user reviews_ ##### Pros - Users commend the **excellent service and support** provided by Infor Nexus, making implementation very user-friendly. - Users commend the **excellent customer support** of Infor Nexus, highlighting its smooth implementation and user-friendly experience. - Users appreciate the **ease of use** in Infor Nexus, praising its smooth implementation and excellent support. - Users appreciate the **easy setup** of Infor Nexus, highlighting its user-friendliness and excellent support during implementation. - Users appreciate the **helpful service and support** of Infor Nexus, enhancing their overall user experience. ##### Cons - Users find that **data accuracy** initially difficult to grasp improves with daily use of Infor Nexus. - Users find the **initial data readability challenging** , but it improves with daily use of Infor Nexus. #### What Are Recent G2 Reviews of Infor Nexus? **["Best Tool for Factory Management"](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/infor-nexus-review-7775052)** **Rating:** 4.5/5.0 stars _— Amit K._ [Read full review](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/infor-nexus-review-7775052) **["Descent Platform and Good Results."](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/infor-nexus-review-8209495)** **Rating:** 4.0/5.0 stars _— Imran B._ [Read full review](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/infor-nexus-review-8209495) #### What Are G2 Users Discussing About Infor Nexus? - [How do you use Infor Nexus?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/how-do-you-use-infor-nexus) - [What is the use of Infor Nexus?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-the-use-of-infor-nexus) - [Who bought GT Nexus?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/who-bought-gt-nexus) ### [INTTRA](https://www.g2.com/products/inttra/reviews) INTTRA’s Ocean Booking Platform – Part of e2open’s Transportation Management Offerings. Plan, book and track shipments from one easy-to-use platform with access to the largest network of ocean carriers. We help shippers, carriers and LSPs reduce costs through our cloud-based system and improve performance as they move goods around the globe. **Average Rating:** 5.0/5.0 **Total Reviews:** 1 #### How Do G2 Users Rate INTTRA? - **Ease of Use:** 10.0/10 (Category avg: 9.0/10) - **Accounting:** 6.7/10 (Category avg: 8.4/10) - **Performance:** 6.7/10 (Category avg: 8.8/10) - **ERP Systems:** 6.7/10 (Category avg: 8.3/10) #### Who Is the Company Behind INTTRA? - **Seller:** [INTTRA](https://www.g2.com/sellers/inttra) - **HQ Location:** Addison, US - **Twitter:** @INTTRA 2,847 Twitter followers - **LinkedIn® Page:** [www.linkedin.com](https://www.g2.com/external_clickthroughs/record?secure%5Bsource_type%5D=product_profile&secure%5Btoken%5D=fbaf91d71502c7be1877585d7ac37bf5f7b4d790090813551a5d006b1c14f846&secure%5Burl%5D=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fcompany%2Fe2open%2F&secure%5Burl_type%5D=linkedin_company_website) 3,926 employees on LinkedIn® #### Who Uses This Product? - **Company Size:** 100% Small #### What Are Recent G2 Reviews of INTTRA? **["Easy to use product"](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/inttra-review-9354823)** **Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars _— Verified User in Logistics and Supply Chain_ [Read full review](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/inttra-review-9354823) ### [JAIX MetroLink](https://www.g2.com/products/jaix-metrolink/reviews) JAIX MetroLink is a courier and distribution software that offers bookings in real-time with a customer rating functionality and invoicing options. **Average Rating:** 3.5/5.0 **Total Reviews:** 1 #### Who Is the Company Behind JAIX MetroLink? - **Seller:** [JAIX ERP Solutions](https://www.g2.com/sellers/jaix-erp-solutions) - **HQ Location:** Wayville, AU - **LinkedIn® Page:** [www.linkedin.com](https://www.g2.com/external_clickthroughs/record?secure%5Bsource_type%5D=product_profile&secure%5Btoken%5D=f3c356342409603fef2b0e57a984f76f67252b152b837d0597477406047f4dbc&secure%5Burl%5D=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fcompany%2F814996&secure%5Burl_type%5D=linkedin_company_website) 30 employees on LinkedIn® #### Who Uses This Product? - **Company Size:** 100% Large ### [LEAFIO AI Retail Platform](https://www.g2.com/products/leafio-ai-retail-platform/reviews) LEAFIO AI Retail Platform empowering retailers, distributors, and CPG manufacturers with comprehensive supply chain and retail planning and automation solutions in Inventory management, Demand planning, Auto replenishment, Planogram software, Retail space planning, Merchandising management, Assortment planning, Loyalty Management, and Transportation Management. Discover the cutting-edge products offered by LEAFIO AI, a leading software provider specializing in retail supply chain automation and optimization. With a strong presence in over 20 countries and trusted by more than 180 retail companies, LEAFIO helps businesses gain a competitive edge, improve resistance to disruption, and generate higher revenues with enhanced profit margins. At LEAFIO, we excel in several core areas of expertise, revolutionizing how retailers manage their supply chain processes. Our comprehensive suite of products includes: 1. Accurate Demand Planning and Forecasting: Leverage the power of advanced algorithms to accurately predict customer demand, enabling retailers to optimize inventory levels, reduce out-of-stock situations, and maximize sales potential. 2. Fully Automated Order Generation: Streamline and automate the order generation process, eliminating manual errors and ensuring timely replenishment based on demand forecasts, sales trends, and stock availability. 3. Multi-Echelon Replenishment OOptimization OOptimizeinventory replenishment across multiple levels of the supply chain, from distribution centers to stores, minimizing stockouts and excess inventory while improving overall efficiency. 4. Macro/Micro Space Management: Efficiently manage the allocation and utilisation of retail space, optimizing product placement, category arrangement, and promotional displays to enhance the customer shopping experience. 5. Planogram Generation Automation: Automate the creation of planograms, visually representing product placement on shelves, to ensure optimal shelf arrangements that maximize sales and improve product visibility. 6. Category Management OOptimization OOptimizecategory management strategies by analyzing sales data, customer behavior, and market trends. LEAFIO AI provides actionable insights to enhance assortment planning, pricing strategies, and promotional activities. 7. Shelf Space Performance Management: Monitor and analyze the performance of shelf space allocation, identify underperforming areas, and make data-driven decisions to improve product visibility and sales performance. 8. Performance Tracking: Track and measure key performance indicators (KPIs) to assess retail strategies” success, identify improvement areas, and make informed business decisions. 9. Business Insights and Analytics: Access comprehensive analytics and reports, empowering retailers with actionable insights to make data-driven decisions, optimize operations, and drive growth. 10. Promotion Management: Streamline and optimize promotional campaigns, from planning and execution to performance analysis, ensuring maximum ROI and customer engagement. With LEAFIO AI’s innovative products, retailers can streamline their supply chain processes, enhance operational efficiency, and unlock new growth opportunities in an increasingly competitive market. Join the league of successful retailers leveraging LEAFIO AI to drive success and stay ahead of the curve. **Average Rating:** 5.0/5.0 **Total Reviews:** 31 #### How Do G2 Users Rate LEAFIO AI Retail Platform? - **Ease of Use:** 9.8/10 (Category avg: 9.0/10) - **Accounting:** 10.0/10 (Category avg: 8.4/10) - **Performance:** 10.0/10 (Category avg: 8.8/10) - **ERP Systems:** 10.0/10 (Category avg: 8.3/10) #### Who Is the Company Behind LEAFIO AI Retail Platform? - **Seller:** [Leafio](https://www.g2.com/sellers/leafio) - **Year Founded:** 2014 - **HQ Location:** Tallinn, EE - **Twitter:** @Leafio1 280 Twitter followers - **LinkedIn® Page:** [www.linkedin.com](https://www.g2.com/external_clickthroughs/record?secure%5Bsource_type%5D=product_profile&secure%5Btoken%5D=6dff0c5ae0d07ed3113b1f21d8cf98a019733610053c3792b1c3094b149d1efe&secure%5Burl%5D=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fcompany%2Fleafio&secure%5Burl_type%5D=linkedin_company_website) 79 employees on LinkedIn® #### Who Uses This Product? - **Top Industries:** Retail - **Company Size:** 81% Medium, 13% Large #### What Do G2 Reviewers Say About LEAFIO AI Retail Platform? _AI-generated summary from verified user reviews_ ##### Pros - Users value the **real-time visual analytics** of LEAFIO, making merchandising straightforward and insightful for better decision-making. - Users greatly value the **efficiency improvement** from Leafio, simplifying visual merchandising and saving significant time in reporting. - Users commend the **powerful visual merchandising tools** of LEAFIO, enhancing organization and optimizing product displays effortlessly. - Users value the **intuitive visual reporting** of LEAFIO AI Retail Platform, simplifying decision-making and enhancing merchandising efficiency. - Users value the **real-time visual analytics** of Leafio, which streamlines merchandising and enhances item placement efficiency. ##### Cons - Users experience **complexity in setup** with large item sets, leading to slower loading times and cumbersome template creation. - Users face challenges with **complex setup** for unique equipment, leading to slow loading and template management difficulties. - Users find the LEAFIO AI Retail Platform **expensive** and cumbersome, especially with unique setups for numerous items. - Users find the **lack of customization** challenging, especially when managing numerous unique sets and equipment configurations. - Users face challenges with **limited customization** , finding it cumbersome to set up unique templates for many items. #### What Are Recent G2 Reviews of LEAFIO AI Retail Platform? **["Simple access to deep analytics in visual merchandising"](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/leafio-ai-retail-platform-review-11937277)** **Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars _— Verified User in Retail_ [Read full review](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/leafio-ai-retail-platform-review-11937277) **["Powerful AI platform for smarter retail operations"](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/leafio-ai-retail-platform-review-12885866)** **Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars _— Verified User in Retail_ [Read full review](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/leafio-ai-retail-platform-review-12885866) ### [loadhunter](https://www.g2.com/products/loadhunter/reviews) loadhunter is an ultimate AI browser tool designed for carriers, dispatchers, and brokers in the US trucking industry. It optimizes the load booking process end-to-end — from instant load analysis to 1-click emails. It works directly on the largest load boards (DAT & Truckstop etc,), helping dispatchers and carriers move faster, avoid mistakes, and secure better loads with less effort. **Average Rating:** 5.0/5.0 **Total Reviews:** 1 #### How Do G2 Users Rate loadhunter? - **Ease of Use:** 10.0/10 (Category avg: 9.0/10) - **Accounting:** 5.0/10 (Category avg: 8.4/10) - **Performance:** 8.3/10 (Category avg: 8.8/10) - **ERP Systems:** 0.0/10 (Category avg: 8.3/10) #### Who Is the Company Behind loadhunter? - **Seller:** [loadhunt](https://www.g2.com/sellers/loadhunt) - **HQ Location:** N/A - **LinkedIn® Page:** [www.linkedin.com](https://www.g2.com/external_clickthroughs/record?secure%5Bsource_type%5D=product_profile&secure%5Btoken%5D=7886df2ed926834e5eb248c77dcfa8e5c815d3ab1f0fe3132ced0dba45868834&secure%5Burl%5D=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fcompany%2FNo-Linkedin-Presence-Added-Intentionally-By-DataOps&secure%5Burl_type%5D=linkedin_company_website) 1 employees on LinkedIn® #### Who Uses This Product? - **Company Size:** 100% Small #### What Do G2 Reviewers Say About loadhunter? _AI-generated summary from verified user reviews_ ##### Pros - Users appreciate the **helpful customer support** of LoadHunter, enhancing their experience and making troubleshooting easier. - Users praise LoadHunter for its **ease of use** , simplifying load management and enhancing daily efficiency. - Users appreciate the **efficiency** of LoadHunter, greatly enhancing their load management experience and saving time. - Users enjoy the **user-friendly features** of LoadHunter, making load management efficient and seamless in daily tasks. - Users highlight the **easy integrations** with DAT and Truckstop loadboards, significantly enhancing their workflow efficiency. #### What Are Recent G2 Reviews of loadhunter? **["Best extension for DAT and Truckstop!"](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/loadhunter-review-11762815)** **Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars _— Yaroslav F._ [Read full review](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/loadhunter-review-11762815) ### [LoadStop](https://www.g2.com/products/loadstop/reviews) LoadStop is an advanced, AI-powered cloud-based TMS tailored around the workflows of a trucking company. Cloud TMS is a new standard in transportation management. The ability to plan, monitor, and track all your activities in real-time and manage your core operations from any location is helping fleet managers and fleet owners to reduce costs, increase profitability and control their fleet's carbon emissions. A collective effort of digital technology experts and trucking industry veterans, LoadStop aims to revolutionize trucking with state-of-the-art digital systems and one-click solutions. Being a cloud-based solution, LoadStop does not require any hardware and can be accessed from anywhere. Moreover, the service is extremely flexible and is able to support trucking companies of all sizes. **Average Rating:** 4.0/5.0 **Total Reviews:** 1 #### How Do G2 Users Rate LoadStop? - **Ease of Use:** 10.0/10 (Category avg: 9.0/10) - **Performance:** 8.3/10 (Category avg: 8.8/10) #### Who Is the Company Behind LoadStop? - **Seller:** [loadstop](https://www.g2.com/sellers/loadstop) - **Year Founded:** 2019 - **HQ Location:** Lake Forest, US - **LinkedIn® Page:** [www.linkedin.com](https://www.g2.com/external_clickthroughs/record?secure%5Bsource_type%5D=product_profile&secure%5Btoken%5D=56796689944dbce317a70d967bca8e2643a9b1ec064d9dbe143a68aa91214e54&secure%5Burl%5D=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fcompany%2F19140706%2F&secure%5Burl_type%5D=linkedin_company_website) 56 employees on LinkedIn® #### Who Uses This Product? - **Company Size:** 100% Small #### What Are Recent G2 Reviews of LoadStop? **["Very Average in the Market"](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/loadstop-review-8196307)** **Rating:** 4.0/5.0 stars _— drew D._ [Read full review](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/loadstop-review-8196307) ### [LOT](https://www.g2.com/products/lot/reviews) LOT (Logical Organized Transport) is a collaborative Ð competitivesupply chain platform dedicated to manufacturing companies . You will gain competitive advantages through its supply chains, collaboration model. Partners in this network are collaborating to reduce the waste in the supply chain, competing to offer the best value to their customers. **Average Rating:** 4.5/5.0 **Total Reviews:** 1 #### How Do G2 Users Rate LOT? - **Ease of Use:** 8.3/10 (Category avg: 9.0/10) #### Who Is the Company Behind LOT? - **Seller:** [Share IT Smart](https://www.g2.com/sellers/share-it-smart) - **Year Founded:** 2018 - **HQ Location:** Arad, RO - **LinkedIn® Page:** [www.linkedin.com](https://www.g2.com/external_clickthroughs/record?secure%5Bsource_type%5D=product_profile&secure%5Btoken%5D=c26bdafcf7b1624d12bdb099e3244332acd8e3a845103d17bbfa2b45afe2735b&secure%5Burl%5D=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fcompany%2Fshareitsmart&secure%5Burl_type%5D=linkedin_company_website) 8 employees on LinkedIn® #### Who Uses This Product? - **Company Size:** 100% Medium #### What Are Recent G2 Reviews of LOT? **["A suitable software that measures and rate performance of transportation companies using web system."](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/lot-review-3219268)** **Rating:** 4.5/5.0 stars _— Antony A._ [Read full review](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/lot-review-3219268) #### What Are G2 Users Discussing About LOT? - [What is LOT used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-lot-used-for) ### [Lozics](https://www.g2.com/products/lozics/reviews) A complete ERP for Logistics/Transporters/Cargo/Express with included Part Load | Full Load | Fleet Maintains | Finance and Mobile APP **Average Rating:** 5.0/5.0 **Total Reviews:** 1 #### How Do G2 Users Rate Lozics? - **Ease of Use:** 10.0/10 (Category avg: 9.0/10) - **Accounting:** 10.0/10 (Category avg: 8.4/10) - **Performance:** 10.0/10 (Category avg: 8.8/10) - **ERP Systems:** 10.0/10 (Category avg: 8.3/10) #### Who Is the Company Behind Lozics? - **Seller:** [Lozics](https://www.g2.com/sellers/lozics) - **HQ Location:** N/A - **LinkedIn® Page:** [www.linkedin.com](https://www.g2.com/external_clickthroughs/record?secure%5Bsource_type%5D=product_profile&secure%5Btoken%5D=7886df2ed926834e5eb248c77dcfa8e5c815d3ab1f0fe3132ced0dba45868834&secure%5Burl%5D=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fcompany%2FNo-Linkedin-Presence-Added-Intentionally-By-DataOps&secure%5Burl_type%5D=linkedin_company_website) 1 employees on LinkedIn® #### Who Uses This Product? - **Company Size:** 100% Medium #### What Do G2 Reviewers Say About Lozics? _AI-generated summary from verified user reviews_ ##### Pros - Users value the **flexibility and accuracy** of Lozics, praising its ease of use for branch-wise accounting and profitability. - Users value the **flexibility and accuracy** of Lozics for easy branch-wise accounting and profitability tracking. - Users value the **ease of use** in Lozics, finding it straightforward for branch-wise accounting and profitability tracking. - Users value the **GPS accuracy** of Lozics, enhancing their overall experience with reliable performance. #### What Are Recent G2 Reviews of Lozics? **["Flexible and easy to use"](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/lozics-review-11596766)** **Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars _— Anil G._ [Read full review](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/lozics-review-11596766) ### [Lynkit](https://www.g2.com/products/lynkit/reviews) Lynkit's product Lynktrac® is an asset tracking and security solution for cargo trucks, oil tankers, cargo trains and containers or other moveable assets. By combining GPS devices with various vision and sensor based IoT devices on a single consolidated platform, we have created the ultimate tool for visibility, route optimization and analytics to improve supply chain security and efficiency. **Average Rating:** 4.9/5.0 **Total Reviews:** 5 #### How Do G2 Users Rate Lynkit? - **Ease of Use:** 9.7/10 (Category avg: 9.0/10) #### Who Is the Company Behind Lynkit? - **Seller:** [Lynkit](https://www.g2.com/sellers/lynkit) - **Year Founded:** 2017 - **HQ Location:** New Delhi, IN - **LinkedIn® Page:** [www.linkedin.com](https://www.g2.com/external_clickthroughs/record?secure%5Bsource_type%5D=product_profile&secure%5Btoken%5D=9bcd840edadb63e4d44017a05429e6e331eea59e8dd9613bb1ee09801266b871&secure%5Burl%5D=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fcompany%2Flynkit-india%2F&secure%5Burl_type%5D=linkedin_company_website) 153 employees on LinkedIn® #### Who Uses This Product? - **Company Size:** 60% Medium, 20% Large #### What Do G2 Reviewers Say About Lynkit? _AI-generated summary from verified user reviews_ ##### Pros - Users find the **real-time driver tracking** of Lynkit invaluable for timely deliveries and effective fleet management. - Users find Lynkit's **Fleet Management** effective for tracking cargo shipments and ensuring timely deliveries. - Users find Lynkit's solution to be **extremely helpful** for effectively tracking cargo shipments and fleet activity. - Users find Lynkit's **location tracking** invaluable for monitoring cargo shipments and ensuring timely deliveries. - Users find Lynkit’s **Shipment Tracking** effective for monitoring cargo location and ensuring timely deliveries. ##### Cons - Users find the **limited customization** of Lynkit frustrating, making detailed reporting a time-consuming process. - Users find **limited reporting capabilities** of Lynkit to be time-consuming and lacking standard templates for efficiency. - Users find the **poor reporting** feature of Lynkit frustrating due to its time-consuming and non-standardized processes. #### What Are Recent G2 Reviews of Lynkit? **["Better visibility in the supply chain"](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/lynkit-review-10709103)** **Rating:** 4.5/5.0 stars _— Claudia H._ [Read full review](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/lynkit-review-10709103) **["Effective WMS with Great Results!"](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/lynkit-review-10189584)** **Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars _— Aakash B._ [Read full review](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/lynkit-review-10189584) ### [Magnus TMS](https://www.g2.com/products/magnus-tms/reviews) Magnus Technology Group is a trucking logistics management service company that is designed to help transportation companies improve their operations and maximize their profitability and growth by employing the best technology solutions. Formerly Viridian TransVision, in 2019 logistics and enterprise industry veterans rebranded and expanded their offerings to create the Magnus Technologies Platform, a carrier and brokerage software solution. The Magnus Transportation Management System (TMS), in conjunction with the mobile Magnus Driver App and the Magnus Carrier Advantage, provides a complete end-to-end transportation solution that automates and simplifies the creation, fulfillment, and settlement of transportation orders. The Magnus Platform seamlessly integrates with electronic logging devices (ELD), electronic data interchange (EDI), and legacy applications with a full suite of APIs to assist in managing multiple disparate software solutions. **Average Rating:** 5.0/5.0 **Total Reviews:** 1 #### How Do G2 Users Rate Magnus TMS? - **Ease of Use:** 10.0/10 (Category avg: 9.0/10) - **Accounting:** 10.0/10 (Category avg: 8.4/10) - **Performance:** 10.0/10 (Category avg: 8.8/10) - **ERP Systems:** 10.0/10 (Category avg: 8.3/10) #### Who Is the Company Behind Magnus TMS? - **Seller:** [Magnus Technologies](https://www.g2.com/sellers/magnus-technologies) - **Year Founded:** 2014 - **HQ Location:** Austin, US - **LinkedIn® Page:** [www.linkedin.com](https://www.g2.com/external_clickthroughs/record?secure%5Bsource_type%5D=product_profile&secure%5Btoken%5D=b5756cf6ed9247265db1d5ca243ac442c172811449415939003c67f75768f822&secure%5Burl%5D=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fcompany%2Fmagnus-tech%2F&secure%5Burl_type%5D=linkedin_company_website) 37 employees on LinkedIn® #### Who Uses This Product? - **Company Size:** 100% Medium #### What Do G2 Reviewers Say About Magnus TMS? _AI-generated summary from verified user reviews_ ##### Pros - Users find Magnus TMS very **easy to use** for drivers, customers, and accounting needs alike. - Users appreciate the **easy-to-use interface** of Magnus TMS, benefiting drivers, customers, and accounting alike. #### What Are Recent G2 Reviews of Magnus TMS? **["Magnus is a great tool for the Auto Shipping Industry!!!"](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/magnus-tms-review-10459447)** **Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars _— Amy R._ [Read full review](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/magnus-tms-review-10459447) - [‹ Prev‹ Prev](/categories/transportation-management-systems-tms?order=g2_score&page=7#product-list) - [1](/categories/transportation-management-systems-tms?order=g2_score#product-list) - [2](/categories/transportation-management-systems-tms?order=g2_score&page=2#product-list) - … - [4](/categories/transportation-management-systems-tms?order=g2_score&page=4#product-list) - [5](/categories/transportation-management-systems-tms?order=g2_score&page=5#product-list) - [6](/categories/transportation-management-systems-tms?order=g2_score&page=6#product-list) - [7](/categories/transportation-management-systems-tms?order=g2_score&page=7#product-list) - 8 - [9](/categories/transportation-management-systems-tms?order=g2_score&page=9#product-list) - [10](/categories/transportation-management-systems-tms?order=g2_score&page=10#product-list) - [11](/categories/transportation-management-systems-tms?order=g2_score&page=11#product-list) - [12](/categories/transportation-management-systems-tms?order=g2_score&page=12#product-list) - … - [20](/categories/transportation-management-systems-tms?order=g2_score&page=20#product-list) - [21](/categories/transportation-management-systems-tms?order=g2_score&page=21#product-list) - [Next ›Next ›](/categories/transportation-management-systems-tms?order=g2_score&page=9#product-list) Spotlight Categories [Chatbots Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/chatbots) [User Research Tools](https://www.g2.com/categories/user-research) [Low-Code Development Platforms](https://www.g2.com/categories/low-code-development-platforms) [Video Conferencing Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/video-conferencing) [VoIP Providers](https://www.g2.com/categories/voip) Similar Categories - [3PL](/categories/3pl) - [Dock Scheduling](/categories/dock-scheduling) - [Fleet Maintenance](/categories/fleet-maintenance) - [Fleet Tracking](/categories/fleet-tracking) - [Freight Management](/categories/freight-management) - [Load Board](/categories/load-board) - [Picking](/categories/picking) - [Route Planning](/categories/route-planning-software) [Browse Transportation Management Systems (TMS) Themes](/categories/transportation-management-systems-tms/themes) ![Daniel Rivera](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Daniel Rivera") DR Researched and written by [Daniel Rivera](https://research.g2.com/insights/author/daniel-rivera) Updated October 3, 2024 Transportation management systems (TMS) are centralized platforms in which all participants in the supply chain interact to execute the transportation and distribution process. End-users of TMS include shippers, carriers, warehouse managers, shipping yard laborers, freight brokers, transportation intermediaries, and supply chain managers. TMS is legacy software that may not provide the more advanced features found in platforms such as [warehouse management software](https://www.g2.com/categories/warehouse-management) or [supply chain visibility software](https://www.g2.com/categories/supply-chain-visibility). To address this, TMS often integrates with other SaaS products to access advanced software features, such as predictive tracking analytics, inventory control, or forecasting shipment volumes. TMS is also designed to integrate with [procurement software](https://www.g2.com/categories/procurement) and [shipping software](https://www.g2.com/categories/shipping) to evaluate both inbound and outbound orders and suggest multiple transportation solutions to the user before selecting the best method and most affordable provider. TMS provides electronic load tendering and communication tools for choosing between potential carriers. Finally, TMS implements shipment tracking and tracing to deliver the optimum shipment with the chosen carrier and provides freight audit and payment settlement. TMS is, however, limited in its tracking and tracing functionalities, as it relies on data directly entered into the system. However, a company outsourcing certain operations to [third-party logistics providers](https://www.g2.com/categories/third-party-logistics) would have difficulties getting a 360-degree view of moving materials since third-party logistics providers use their own systems and databases. This predicament is solved by integrating supply chain visibility software into the TMS. Visibility platforms use APIs to consolidate data from all parties involved in the supply chain from the first to last mile to track raw materials and finished goods. To qualify for inclusion in the Transportation Management Systems (TMS) category, a product must: - Manage multimodal shipping types such as air, ocean, and rail - Support transportation modes such as parcel, truckload (TL), and less-than-truckload (LTL) - Deliver yard management and dock scheduling features - Provide features for load planning, optimization, and/or boarding - Allow users to evaluate various carrier options for each delivery as well as optimize freight management and costs - Monitor shipping status and track deliveries - Manage relationships with carriers and their performance - Store documents related to transportation, such as bills of lading - Contain financial modules to manage payments and store purchasing records Show More * * * ## How Do You Choose the Right Transportation Management Systems (TMS)? ### What You Should Know About Transportation Management Software ### What are Transportation Management Systems? Transportation management systems (TMS) are powerful logistics solutions that help companies plan, optimize, and improve their ingoing and outgoing shipping processes. Transportation management systems work by showing users the most optimal method for transporting their goods by displaying the cost, available carriers, and the most efficient shipment method. All of this is done digitally within the software which saves logistics companies countless hours of manual work. An example of how companies can streamline their processes using a TMS might look something like this: Without a TMS, logistics companies need to manually call a freight broker, negotiate a freight cost, and then spend time working out the ingoing and outgoing shipment process. This can take hours to finalize a deal, and oftentimes, logistics companies may not even close the deal on obtaining the freight since it is too expensive, or not the optimal solution. With a TMS on the other hand, logistics companies allow customers to access their software and quickly identify if a truckload is readily available, and for what price. This allows those customers to see what’s available and quickly load freight onto an available truckload. This can dramatically cut down on the amount of time it takes to make shipments. **What Does TMS Stand For?** TMS stands for transportation management systems. This acronym is used to shorten the lengthy term. Some vendors may also call it transportation management software or transportation management solution since a TMS is a software application.  #### What Types of Transportation Management Systems Exist? **TMS suites** TMS suites are a consolidation of multiple products into a single platform that can be customized based on the needs of the customer. Large companies can benefit from using the various products provided by the same vendor, which are usually better integrated. SMBs can also benefit from using TMS suites by using only the components they need. This type of software is not a good option for small businesses, because it provides advanced features that can be too complex and expensive for small companies. **Point solutions** Point solutions focus on one or a few specific transportation activities, such as delivery or fleet management. These products need to be integrated with other transportation software when customers require advanced features. **Extended TMS** Extended TMS includes features that are not delivered by traditional transportation management software products, such as order management, purchasing or procurement, contract management, or financial settlements. ### What are the Common Features of Transportation Management Systems? The following are some core features within transportation management software:  **Carrier management** : Carrier management helps planners choose between TMS providers, like UPS, DHL, Schneider, Penske, Maersk, and so on. Planners choose carriers based on the type of service they provide, their geographical coverage, and the price. TMS also helps planners evaluate the quality of the services offered by carriers, which is another important criterion for selection. **Shipment planning** : Shipment planning enables transportation managers to schedule shipments depending on inventory availability, the type of transportation, and estimated delivery dates. This module usually includes yard management features to assign trucking to docks for loading and unloading. **Route scheduling** : Route scheduling helps dispatchers streamline the distribution routes for deliveries by combining locations based on the distance between them and the type of transportation required. For instance, rail transportation can cover vast geographical regions, while road deliveries are preferable in urban areas. **GPS tracking:** GPS tracking uses GIS technology to monitor vehicles and drivers when they’re on the road. This requires the installation of tracking devices on trucks, while drivers can use mobile phones or tablets to share their location and itinerary with dispatchers or customers. **Fleet management:** Fleet management helps companies manage their vehicles used for transportation. This type of software is used for maintenance, monitoring fuel management, and fleet optimization. It usually does not include functionality to schedule and track deliveries, nor features to manage third-party logistics service providers. ### What are the Benefits of Transportation Management Systems? Transportation management systems offer plenty of benefits for logistics companies, their workers, and their customers. Below are some of the most useful benefits: **Transportation optimization** : Users can optimize transportation activities by allocating human and material resources to operations such as loading, unloading, or driving. Another way to optimize transportation activities is to combine shipments or to define optimal delivery routing to cover as many locations as possible and cut down on transit time **Transportation cost management** : Reduce transportation costs by avoiding transportation errors, such as shipping the wrong products or delivering items to the wrong customers. Scheduling trucks and drivers can also reduce fuel consumption and the time spent on the road by employees, which translates into lower operational costs. **Compliance:** Compliance with regulations for transportation is particularly important for heavily regulated industries such as food and beverage or chemical. Companies from these industries require special conditions and equipment for transportation like refrigerated trucking. It is also critical for companies to ensure that hazardous materials like explosives and poisonous gases aren’t endangering employees or the public. **Customer experience** : Users can streamline customer satisfaction by delivering the right products to the right customers at the right time. This is particularly important for large companies with thousands of customers and a large variety of products that need to be delivered. ### Who Uses Transportation Management Systems? TMS software is mainly used by industrial workers for different aspects of their shipping operations. **Logistics managers:** Logistics managers use transportation management software to identify the transportation needs of the company and find the best ways to deliver goods to customers efficiently. Transportation managers are responsible for finding the most efficient and cost-effective delivery methods such as air, rail, road, or ocean. **Dispatchers:** Planners and supervisors schedule shipping operations such as loading and unloading of trucks, choosing the most efficient delivery routes, assigning drivers to routes, and monitoring shipments in transit from origin to destination. Their goal is to cut down transit time **Drivers** : Drivers use limited features, often delivered as mobile apps, to understand what needs to be shipped, where, and how. Drivers also use this type of software to report incidents and any events that may impact their work. **Warehouse and inventory managers** : Warehouse and inventory managers use TMS software to plan inventory movements in one or multiple locations. This ensures that goods are ready to be loaded and shipped as scheduled by transportation dispatchers. #### Software Related to Transportation Management Systems Related solutions that can be used together with transportation management systems include: [Supply chain suites](https://www.g2.com/categories/supply-chain-suites) **:** Supply chain suites usually include transportation management features, which can be delivered as standalone products or as a module of the suite. Since not all supply chain suites provide advanced transportation management functionality, they integrate with TMS software, either through partnerships or by using APIs. [Warehouse management software](https://www.g2.com/categories/warehouse-management): Warehouse management systems track the physical locations of the goods in inventory. This type of software makes it easy for companies to find the products that need to be shipped to each customer. [Inventory control software](https://www.g2.com/categories/inventory-control) **:** Inventory control manages the availability of the products owned by a company to determine how many items can be delivered. When companies have a lower inventory than the quantity ordered by customers, they need to either manufacture or buy the difference to fulfill demand. [Shipping software](https://www.g2.com/categories/shipping) **:** Shipping focuses exclusively on what happens between the moment when products are shipped and their arrival at the destination. Shipping software helps companies create and manage shipping documents, such as bills of lading or packing lists, and track the status of all shipments. [Yard management software](https://www.g2.com/categories/yard-management): Yard management optimizes the physical locations used to load and unload trucks (also known as docks). This type of software is used to schedule trucks based on arrival date, size, or type of goods delivered. [Fleet management software](https://www.g2.com/categories/fleet-management): Fleet management ensures that fleets of vehicles are adequately maintained to optimize their use and avoid accidents. Fleet management includes maintenance operations, as well as repairs and equipment upgrades. [Route planning software](https://www.g2.com/categories/route-planning): Route planning software focuses exclusively on finding the best delivery route and assigning them to trucks and drivers. This type of software is mostly used by SMB delivery companies that do not have large fleets of vehicles and do not ship large quantities of products from multiple locations. ### Challenges with Transportation Management Systems TMS solutions can come with their own set of challenges.  **Functionality** : Not all transportation management software products are created equally. As mentioned above, TMS suites provide advanced features that cover most transportation operations, while point solutions only focus on specific functionality, such as route planning. Buyers looking for software to manage transportation need to carefully consider and compare all options to find the best choice for their unique needs. **Integration:** Integration with supply chain management suites or products is essential to exchange information with other departments such as warehousing, sales, and operations planning or inventory management. In addition, integration with accounting and enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems is necessary to ensure sales and purchasing transactions are accurately reflected from an accounting perspective. ### Which Companies Should Buy Transportation Management Systems? Transportation management systems can be utilized by any company that needs to ship and move goods regularly. Below are some of the most common types of businesses that would find it beneficial to implement a TMS into their tech stack. **E-commerce companies** : E-commerce companies can greatly benefit from using a TMS. A TMS allows e-commerce companies to find available shipping in minutes while also displaying the most cost-effective options. In today’s day and age, consumers want the ability to get their items shipped almost on demand, or with one/two-day shipping options. Having a TMS can allow e-commerce companies to serve customers better by providing faster shipping options. **Distributors:** Distributors are intermediaries between manufacturers and retailers. These are businesses that generally buy from manufacturers and then deliver those products to retailers, or sometimes directly to consumers. Since distribution companies generally have massive warehouses to hold and control inventory, they can greatly benefit from TMS for shipment planning. This allows distributors to optimize inventory, plan outgoing shipments, and analyze shipment efficiency. ### How to Buy Transportation Management Systems #### Requirements Gathering (RFI/RFP) for Transportation Management Systems Requirements gathering for transportation management systems is critical to ensure that the business is implementing a product that meets all of their needs. To do so, businesses must evaluate their critical needs. Some critical needs as it relates to a TMS might include cutting shipping costs, improving overall customer service, consolidation of truckloads, and using data to improve logistics. #### Compare Transportation Management Systems **Create a long list** Long lists are created by eliminating software options that do not provide critical functionality. To make a long list for TMS, a buyer should look at the following functionalities and determine which products provide the functionality they need. - Booking and tracking of shipments - Carrier management and carrier rating evaluation - Features to communicate with shippers and customers - Supply chain visibility and shipment tracking features - Data analytics on the efficiency of shipments - Integration with ERPs and other supply chain software - Route optimization and yard management features - A transportation network of carriers that offer a variety of shipping modes (air, freight, parcel, and intermodal) **Create a short list** Once the buyer has narrowed down their list, it’s important to get even more specific requirements. For example, a buyer may be looking for a TMS that integrates with a specific ERP. Additionally, learning how to utilize a TMS may not be very intuitive so it may be important to narrow it down to vendors that have great implementation support or additional resources to help learn the software. Finally, there may be some additional preferable key features within a TMS like robust order management or strong reporting and billing capabilities. **Conduct demos** Demos are one of the most important stages in the buying journey. This allows a buyer to sit through an actual product demo and see if the product matches all of the requirements. To make sure the demo runs smoothly, users must ensure that the vendor has all of the requirements beforehand so they can showcase their features properly. #### Selection of Transportation Management Systems **Choose a selection team** The selection team for a TMS should include administration, drivers, operations and logistics employees, managers, partners, and relevant associates.  **Negotiation** Negotiating the price of a TMS is a critical step in the purchasing process. A few things a buyer may want to consider when negotiating are if maintenance fees can be waived, ongoing support can be provided for lower costs, and also if free integrations or add-ons can be installed.  **Final decision** After the negotiation stage is conducted, decision making requires buy-in from everyone on the selection team. It’s important to ensure that all requirements are met and the final decision is supported by everyone involved. ### What Do Transportation Management Systems Cost? The pricing of a transportation management system depends on how it’s deployed. Generally, transportation management systems come in two different types of offerings. This is either a SaaS offering or an on-premises offering.  **On-premises solutions:** A perpetual license is often a one-time payment for an on-premises solution. This type of solution is becoming less common across most software vendors as subscription models are taking over, however for some businesses an on-premises solution may make sense. These solutions generally do not require an internet connection. Additionally, a user with an on-premises solution controls all of the data within. This includes confidential employee information and other sensitive data. Another important advantage may include more product customization. If a TMS is a one-time purchase a buyer generally ensures that the product is set up to meet their needs and can be tailored as such. This is generally less common among cloud products.  The price for an on-premises solution can range anywhere from $25,000-$100,000 as well as an annual maintenance fee for the vendor to upkeep the system. This is a major upfront cost but can be beneficial to some vendors who want to have full control over the system **Software as a service (SaaS) and cloud solutions:** Cloud products often operate under a SaaS model and are run over the internet (in the cloud). These are generally sold as a subscription and require a recurring payment, most often as monthly or yearly payments.  A SaaS TMS is usually priced based on the number of monthly shipment transactions. This can range from $1 to $4 per freight load booked in the system. #### Return on Investment (ROI) Below is the breakdown of the estimated time to ROI for a TMS according to review data on G2 as of June 17th, 2021: - 49% of buyers see an ROI in 6 months or less - 16% of buyers see an ROI in 7-12 months - 16 % of buyers see an ROI in 13-24 months - 4% of buyers see an ROI from 24-36 months - 1% of buyers see an ROI in 48+ months  - 11% of buyers haven’t realized a full payback yet ### Implementation of Transportation Management Systems **How are Transport Management Systems Implemented?** The implementation of a TMS will entirely depend on the level of customization one needs. A TMS can come with a variety of additions, integrations, and service fees. This is because every shipper is looking for something that compliments their offering. With all of these customizations, implementing a TMS can take months to finally get up and running. On the other hand, there are plenty of transportation management systems that work in the cloud (hosted on the internet by the vendor) and the only thing a company would need to do is connect their secure servers through the internet and begin using them. This process could only take a few days. It will be important to create a strategic business plan before implementing a TMS. This can help buyers calculate the potential return on investment, create a course of action, and discuss with their stakeholders the long-term benefits of the system. Before implementing it’s important to establish goals and objectives of what success will look like three to six months down the road. A project manager should be tasked to track and check in with users consistently throughout the first six months of implementation to ensure that users are getting the most out of the system. ### Transportation Management Systems Trends **Platforms** : Platforms are combining software and services into one single platform. Businesses can use TMS platforms to manage operations and to find logistics service providers for various activities, such as customs brokerage or third-party warehousing. This allows companies to manage their operations and find global trade partners using the same platform. **Automation** : Autonomous trucks and delivery robots are still in the experimental phase but may soon disrupt the transportation industry by providing completely automated delivery. This technology hasn’t been approved for commercial use, but it is expected to disrupt the transportation industry in the next decade. When this happens, monitoring drivers will become less important, and maintaining the trucks will be critical because of their high value. **The gig economy** : Uberisation of transportation refers to the trend to use individual drivers as partners for deliveries. An example is Amazon Flex, which allows people to use their cars to make deliveries for Amazon. Tracking independent drivers may prove to be an important challenge because their vehicles aren’t used exclusively for deliveries. **Internet of things (IoT)**: IoT allows transportation companies to connect vehicles, sensors, and mobile devices through a global transportation network. IoT is still in its early stages, but it is expected to enable logistics providers to better monitor drivers and fuel consumption, improve vehicle maintenance by identifying issues before they occur, and better plan routes and delivery schedules.