Logistics Transportation Management

The Challenge

Freight operations were managed almost entirely through spreadsheets and manual processes. Shipment tracking, carrier selection, rate negotiations, and logistics coordination all depended on individual knowledge and manual data entry. Error rates were high, costs were growing without clear visibility into why, and the operation couldn't scale without adding proportional headcount.

The lack of system integration meant that logistics data lived in spreadsheets separate from the rest of the business. Leadership couldn't connect freight costs to business outcomes, making it impossible to optimize or even accurately forecast transportation expenses.

The Approach

We architected an integrated Transportation Management System with direct 3PL (third-party logistics) integration and intelligent automation. The platform was designed to replace manual processes with automated carrier selection, rate optimization, and shipment tracking while connecting logistics data to the broader business intelligence infrastructure.

The innovation pillar of PPTI drove the solution design. Rather than simply digitizing existing manual processes, we reimagined freight operations with automation-first architecture: automated carrier matching, dynamic rate comparison, and predictive shipment planning based on historical patterns.

The Results

The TMS platform delivered $2.5M+ in annual savings a 30% reduction in overall freight costs. Error rates dropped to under 2% from automated validation and carrier matching. The platform's efficiency and data visibility contributed to a 48% acquisition impact, making the logistics operation a measurable value driver rather than a cost center.

The operations team went from managing spreadsheets to managing exceptions. The system handles the routine, and people focus on the decisions that require human judgment.