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	Powerful Transportation Management Software for ODW Logistics 3GTMS

Powerful Transportation Management Software for ODW Logistics

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Technology Category	Functional Applications - Transportation Management Systems (TMS)
Applicable Functions	Logistics & Transportation
Use Cases	Supply Chain Visibility Transportation Simulation
Services	Software Design & Engineering Services
Challenge	ODW Logistics, a full-service 3PL provider, was facing challenges with its transportation management system (TMS) which was built in the 1990s for a truckload business. The TMS was not able to support the company's goals to acquire new business and offer differentiated services, especially in the less-than-truckload (LTL) and brokerage environment. The company needed a TMS that could support the non-asset sides of the business and leverage its in-house database and development expertise. It was also important for the new TMS to support and strengthen the company's competitive advantage of delivering fast, customized services that allowed customers to adjust to changing market demands. Read More
About Customer	ODW Logistics, Inc. is a full-service 3PL provider of supply chain solutions for mid-sized and large companies. The company was established in 1971 and has more than 1,000 employees. ODW Logistics provides technology, infrastructure, and services to support businesses in a range of industries, including health and beauty, food and beverage, manufacturing, and consumer packaged goods. The company's transportation service began as an asset-based solution in the 1980s. Over the last decade, ODW’s non-asset based transportation execution has seen phenomenal growth. However, the company’s transportation management system (TMS) was not able to support its goals to acquire new business and offer differentiated services. Read More
Solution	ODW Logistics chose 3Gtms, a Tier 1 transportation management system with rich functionality, flexibility, and modern technology to drive efficiency and automation throughout the entire order-to-settlement lifecycle. Unlike other offerings that were built decades ago, 3Gtms technology addresses today’s market needs and complexities. Built on one scalable platform that leverages the same data throughout the application, 3Gtms helps ODW expand and grow its non-asset line of business. 3Gtms’ deep industry and software knowledge also impressed ODW. The company was confident that 3Gtms understood their needs and knew how to address them quickly with the best approach. While some TMS vendors had a lower cost-per-transaction in the short term, 3Gtms was a better long-term investment because of ODW’s ability to customize processes itself and react quickly to market changes. Read More Log in to view content
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Technology Category

Functional Applications - Transportation Management Systems (TMS)

Applicable Functions

Logistics & Transportation

Use Cases

Supply Chain Visibility

Transportation Simulation

Services

Software Design & Engineering Services

Challenge

ODW Logistics, a full-service 3PL provider, was facing challenges with its transportation management system (TMS) which was built in the 1990s for a truckload business. The TMS was not able to support the company's goals to acquire new business and offer differentiated services, especially in the less-than-truckload (LTL) and brokerage environment. The company needed a TMS that could support the non-asset sides of the business and leverage its in-house database and development expertise. It was also important for the new TMS to support and strengthen the company's competitive advantage of delivering fast, customized services that allowed customers to adjust to changing market demands.

About Customer

ODW Logistics, Inc. is a full-service 3PL provider of supply chain solutions for mid-sized and large companies. The company was established in 1971 and has more than 1,000 employees. ODW Logistics provides technology, infrastructure, and services to support businesses in a range of industries, including health and beauty, food and beverage, manufacturing, and consumer packaged goods. The company's transportation service began as an asset-based solution in the 1980s. Over the last decade, ODW’s non-asset based transportation execution has seen phenomenal growth. However, the company’s transportation management system (TMS) was not able to support its goals to acquire new business and offer differentiated services.

Solution

ODW Logistics chose 3Gtms, a Tier 1 transportation management system with rich functionality, flexibility, and modern technology to drive efficiency and automation throughout the entire order-to-settlement lifecycle. Unlike other offerings that were built decades ago, 3Gtms technology addresses today’s market needs and complexities. Built on one scalable platform that leverages the same data throughout the application, 3Gtms helps ODW expand and grow its non-asset line of business. 3Gtms’ deep industry and software knowledge also impressed ODW. The company was confident that 3Gtms understood their needs and knew how to address them quickly with the best approach. While some TMS vendors had a lower cost-per-transaction in the short term, 3Gtms was a better long-term investment because of ODW’s ability to customize processes itself and react quickly to market changes.

Impact #1	ODW has strengthened its competitive advantage and its reputation for fast, nimble service.
Impact #2	The company can make changes on the fly with 3Gtms and do it substantially better than with other systems.
Impact #3	ODW can further customize processes and clinch it down to exactly what a customer wants.

Impact #1

ODW has strengthened its competitive advantage and its reputation for fast, nimble service.

Impact #2

The company can make changes on the fly with 3Gtms and do it substantially better than with other systems.

Impact #3

ODW can further customize processes and clinch it down to exactly what a customer wants.

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Powerful Transportation Management Software for ODW Logistics

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