project44 launched its Intelligent Transportation Management System (TMS), a next-generation, multi-modal solution that transforms fragmented logistics into unified, AI-powered decisions.
"Our Intelligent TMS is fundamentally different. It wasn't bolted onto a visibility platform; it was born from it," says Jett McCandless, founder and CEO of project44. "By unifying transportation management with our Decision Intelligence Platform, we are giving our customers the ability to automate what was previously un-automatable. This is not just a better TMS; it is the future of transportation management."
Key takeaways:
· The Intelligent TMS operates as an integral part of Movement, project44's Decision Intelligence Platform, providing real-time visibility and insights across every mode and geography.
· The platform's modern architecture uses a single API integration through the Connection Center, enabling "clicks, not code" implementation while connecting over 250,000 carriers for out-of-the-box access to capacity and data.
Comprehensive Multi-Modal Capabilities
- True multi-modal orchestration: Plan and manage freight across all major modes—FTL, LTL, ocean, air, parcel, intermodal, and drayage—from a single interface.
- Dynamic rate management and booking: Instantly obtain real-time rate quotes and estimated transit times from capacity providers across all modes. Tender shipments with one-click booking, including LTL rating/booking, FTL rating/booking, and ocean booking, eliminating the need for custom EDI setups while supporting both spot and contract rates.
- AI-enhanced planning and optimization: Select the best mode and route for each shipment through AI-driven optimization that analyzes cost, service level, speed, capacity, and constraints. Automated order consolidation uses a flexible rules engine to group orders based on location, delivery date, fill rate, and shared route constraints, with 3D load planning to maximize asset utilization.
- Intelligent carrier selection: Select optimal carriers using AI-optimized trade-offs across cost, transit time, service reliability, and sustainability. Built-in benchmarking provides performance insights powered by Carrier Assure's predictive scores to refine procurement strategy over time.
- Freight procurement and mini-bids: Launch mini-bids in minutes to secure better rates on strategic lanes. The Freight Procurement Analytics module highlights savings opportunities across cost, service level, and spot market exposure, driving continuous optimization.
Seamless Integration and Visibility
- Embedded order management: Turn purchase orders (POs) directly into shipments inside the TMS with no system switching. Once created, shipments are automatically tracked down to the SKU and Advanced Shipment Notice (ASN) level through native order visibility, enabling better inventory alignment and faster fulfillment.
- Document management and collaboration: Centralize critical documents like BOLs, PODs, and invoices through manual upload, API, or the DriveView app. Built-in eBOL support streamlines LTL workflows. Real-time collaboration with internal teams and external partners through shared visibility reduces friction and improves issue resolution.
- Automated settlement and analytics: Eliminate manual reconciliation with automated invoice validation. The freight audit engine flags discrepancies in real time, speeding payment cycles. Historical spend insights analyze carrier usage, accessorial charges, and lane trends across modes to power smarter budgeting and contract negotiations.
- Slot booking and yard integration: Because Intelligent TMS is natively connected to Yard Management through Appointment Management, it enables automated dock operations with self-service appointment scheduling. Carriers book pickup and delivery slots based on real-time facility availability while integrated ETAs reduce dwell time and boost throughput.
