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Powerful Transportation Management Software for NFI
Technology Category
- Functional Applications - Transportation Management Systems (TMS)
Applicable Functions
- Logistics & Transportation
Use Cases
- Fleet Management
- Supply Chain Visibility
Services
- System Integration
The Challenge
NFI, a fully integrated North American supply chain solutions provider, was using two TMS platforms to operate its business. Due to NFI’s growth and its evolving levels of sophistication, the company identified opportunities to expand their technological focus to maximize productivity in an effort to pass on savings to customers. The company was facing challenges in managing cross-docking from a consolidation or visibility standpoint. The legacy TMS couldn't handle the complexity of cross-docking, creating gaps in the process.
About The Customer
NFI is a fully integrated North American supply chain solutions provider headquartered in Camden, New Jersey. Privately held since its inception in 1932, NFI generates more than $2 billion in annual revenue and employs more than 12,600 associates. NFI owns facilities globally and operates more than 50 million square feet of warehouse and distribution space. Business lines include dedicated transportation, distribution, brokerage, transportation management, port drayage, intermodal, global logistics, and real estate.
The Solution
NFI chose to manage all load planning and execution processes on the 3Gtms platform and retire their legacy TMS system. Additionally, NFI is also using the 3Gtms optimization algorithm for design purposes. Taking advantage of analytical, optimization and execution capabilities offered through 3Gtms has driven significant improvements in productivity, efficiency, and NFI’s ability to serve complex customers. The 3Gtms platform has filled the gaps in managing cross-docking, offering end-to-end PO visibility, making it easier for customers to analyze their transportation networks to make strategic business decisions using effective data.
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