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Delivery Optimization

Auto Carrier Selection

The solution should feature multi modal carrier management options and must be able
to automatically select the "smartest" carrier and mode options for each delivery
assignment lessThe solution should feature multi modal carrier management options
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Multi Modal Shipments
The solution should be capable of selecting transitions and alternate modes of transport
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Shipment Consolidation
The solution should be able to efficiently reduce the operational costs by scheduling all
shipments and arrange the delivery pattern in efficient lots and maximize load
consolidation with each delivery lessThe solution should be able to efficiently reduce the
operational costs by scheduling a...more

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Route Optimization
The solution should be capable of selecting the most optimal route for delivery so as to
ensure a profitable reduction in operating costs and increased profit per-mile lessThe
solution should be capable of selecting the most optimal route for delivery so as t...more

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Street Level Route Optimization
The solution should be able to provide users with efficient route optimization at the
street levels lessThe solution should be able to provide users with efficient route
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Payment Streamlining
The solution should be capable of streamlining the overall process of payments by
enabling users reconcile invoices with shipments, audit freight bills, reduce payment
errors and establish tolerances for match-pay settlementslessThe solution should be
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Order Management
The solution should be designed to cater to order changes dynamically without
affecting transportation orders or activities lessThe solution should be designed to cater
to order changes dynamically without affecting...more

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Freight Billing and Dispatch

Performance Tracking
The solution should be able to accurately track the company's performance based on
appointments, transit times, loading and un-loading timeslessThe solution should be
able to accurately track the company's performance based on appo...more

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Cargo Tracking
The solution should be capable of tracking containers and shipments from pick-up
points to delivery destinations and return journeyslessThe solution should be capable of
tracking containers and shipments from pick-up points...more

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Break-bulk
The solution should be able to track down goods at individual items The solution should
be able to track down goods at individual items
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Auto Updates
The system should be able to provide automatic updates on vehicles, drivers and freight
locations on a real-time basis lessThe system should be able to provide automatic
updates on vehicles, drivers and freight...more

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Rate Tariffs
The solution should be capable of setting up multiple rate tariffs based on weight-
distance, weight-distance-zone, zone-weight, zone-weight class, point-to-point by
customer and freight type among others lessThe solution should be capable of setting
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Billing Support
The solution should support "door-to-door" and "cost plus" billing models and covers
all aspects of transportation rate contracts and mark-ups such as discounts and
"accessorial charges"lessThe solution should support "door-to-door" and "cost plus"
billing models and covers al...more

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Virtual Warehousing
The solution should be able to support multiple shipments through one single console
The solution should be able to support multiple shipments through one single console

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Claims Management
Dispute Management
The solution should provide users the option to handle damages, claims, lost goods in
transit and other forms of dispute management lessThe solution should provide users
the option to handle damages, claims, lost goods in t...more

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Progress Tracking
The solution should feature the option of tracking the progress of claims made till their
disposition lessThe solution should feature the option of tracking the progress of claims
made till the...more

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Communication
The solution should provide users with an easy to use platform for making all
communications to parties concerned in the matter lessThe solution should provide
users with an easy to use platform for making all communica...more

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Global Transportation
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Localization and Personalization
The solution should be capable of providing the user the ability to localize the solution
at the client space. Users can customize the solution by field labels, drop-downs and
value lists designed to match their specific requirements lessThe solution should be
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Multi Language Support
The solution should be able to support multiple languages so as to provide complete
flexibility to users lessThe solution should be able to support multiple languages so as
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Custom Data Presentation
The solution should support the usage of UTF - 8 supported character set so as to
ensure that the documents generated have proper displays and can be read across the
globe by users lessThe solution should support the usage of UTF - 8 supported
character set so as to ensur...more

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Multi-leg Global Shipments
The solution should be able to support shipments from multiple shippers and carriers.
The solution should be flexible enough to consolidate all leg costs in the native currency
and provide an accurate cost calculation which can be further displayed in any
currencylessThe solution should be able to support shipments from multiple shippers
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Access to Carrier Network
The solution should have access to a network featuring all major carriers across the
world and provide users with a comprehensive carrier list to choose fromlessThe
solution should have access to a network featuring all major carriers across the
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Fleet Management

Driver Management
The solution should be able to cater to user needs pertaining to the recruitment of
drivers, education, scheduling and payroll lessThe solution should be able to cater to
user needs pertaining to the recruitment of dri...more

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Payables
The solution should cater to the needs arising from payables such as driver pay,
independent contractors and external service providerslessThe solution should cater to
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Driver Dispatch
The solution should enable users to dispatch drivers as per the consignment need,
maintain a log of mobile communications and also facilitate efficient tracking lessThe
solution should enable users to dispatch drivers as per the consignment need,
maint...more

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Forwarding and Brokerage

Customer Loyalty
The solution should offer customized, flexible, and expanded services, delivered
collaboratively so as to ensure improved customer loyaltylessThe solution should offer
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Cost Reduction
The solution should be able to drive down costs with improved operational efficiency,
resource management and better transportation management decisions lessThe
solution should be able to drive down costs with improved operational efficiency,
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Carrier Rate Procurement

Defining Rules and Documentation

The solution should enable users to set rules and regulations pertaining to the scope of
the bid process and draft the necessary bid documentations lessThe solution should
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Selecting Carriers
The solution should be able to effectively automate the process of carrier qualification
for bids lessThe solution should be able to effectively automate the process of carrier
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Executing the Bids
The solution should be capable of executing the biding process and track responses
from carriers lessThe solution should be capable of executing the biding process and
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Carrier Notifications
The solution should be able to provide notifications to carriers and create contracts as
per the bidslessThe solution should be able to provide notifications to carriers and
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Dock Scheduling

Dock Management
The solution should be able to management all issues pertaining to docks and configure
unique workflow and processes associated with each dock. lessThe solution should be
able to management all issues pertaining to docks and configure ...more

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Dock Scheduling
The solution should have the ability to consider multiple variables such as holidays,
hazardous materials, dock leveling, preferred carriers and appointments to name a
fewlessThe solution should have the ability to consider multiple variables such as
holidays, h...more

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Electronic Data Interchange (EDI)

Automatic Order Processing

The solution should be able to eliminate the need of manual entry of orders and
generate confirmation notifications which can be then redirected to the appropriate
customers lessThe solution should be able to eliminate the need of manual entry of
orders and generat...more

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Customer Notification Format
The solution should be able to generate customer notifications on pre-defined
document formats such as CSV files, XML files or Rtf documents lessThe solution should
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Unified Address Book
The solution maintains a unified address book which eliminates the need for data entry
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Scheduled Pickup
The solution should provide the option of scheduling pickups from a specified location,
thereby enhancing customer experiencelessThe solution should provide the option of
scheduling pickups from a specified location,...more

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Client Access

Secured & Real-time Access

The solution should be able to provide the client with the option of securely logging in
to the system 24/7 lessThe solution should be able to provide the client with the option
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Customizable Access Rights
The software solution should be flexible enough for the client to provide access rights to
desired and appropriate individuals at the client space lessThe software solution should
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Data Entry
The solution should allow the client to access a configurable "client screen" displays and
provide secured access to custom reports via the Internet lessThe solution should allow
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Auto Documentation

Customized Recipient Selection

The solution should permit users to pre-define recipients, customers and consignees
associated to specific shipments and consignments lessThe solution should permit users
to pre-define recipients, customers and consignees ass...more

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Auto E-mail
The solution should provide the option of sending automatic e-mails to predefined
recipients, upon the triggering of specified conditions and events lessThe solution
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Shipping Labels
The solution should be capable of seamlessly printing shipping and address labelsThe
solution should be capable of seamlessly printing shipping and address labels

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Carrier Labels
The solution should be able to print accredited carrier labels (UPS, FedEx, USPS, etc.)The
solution should be able to print accredited carrier labels (UPS, FedEx, USPS, etc.)

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Associated Documentation
The solution should be able to cater to the printing needs of other documents including
packing lists, bills of lading and dangerous goods list to name a few lessThe solution
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Shipment Notifications and Rules
The solution should provide details about any shipment constraint or configured rules
or guidelines based on the type of shipments lessThe solution should provide details
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Data Tracking

Control Tower Visibility

The solution should provide users with the option of tracking all events and spotting the
exact location of the shipment on any given date and time lessThe solution should
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Business Intelligence

Business Analysis
The solution should be able to extract critical information from disparate sources and
provides merged analysis, based on pre-defined features and transportation KPIslessThe
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Transportation Intelligence
The solution be able to identify bottle necks in the overall supply chain, gauge
performance metrics, spot underperforming service providers and highlight the highest
cost areaslessThe solution be able to identify bottle necks in the overall supply chain,
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Shipment Planning
The solution should feature the option of allowing users to efficiently plan capacity
allocation, assess and manage risk factors, forecast profit, and predict trends lessThe
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Automate Calculations
The solution should allow users to automate calculations pertaining to commissions,
cost savings, over-payments, profitability and other associated calculations lessThe
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Mobility

Mobile Access
The solution should be optimized for mobile platforms and should be able to extend its
capabilities to mobile platforms, wherein users can leverage the software solution on-
the-go lessThe solution should be optimized for mobile platforms and should be able to
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Mobile App
The solution should feature dedicated mobile applications for iOS and Android
platforms lessThe solution should feature dedicated mobile applications for iOS and
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Dashboards

Insights
The solution should provide direct access to business critical information on a real-time
basis. Additionally, the software solution should feature a wide range of analytical and
reporting tools for the benefit of the users lessThe solution should provide direct access
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Reports
The solution should have the capability to generate reports for the users in a desired
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Info Graphics
The solution should allow users to leverage the benefit of Info Graphics by allowing
them to drag and drop data to build charts, graphs and tables lessThe solution should
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Audit Trail
The system should be able to log administrative and user actions, and report on the
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Encryption: Storage
The system provides encryption capabilities for stored data to ensure that data-at-rest is
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Encryption: Transmission
The system provides encryption capabilities for the transmission of data to ensure that
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Access Control
The system enables user and/or role based permissions to be configured in order to
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Fault Tolerance

Backups and Snapshots

The system provides tools to aid in creating routine data backups and point-in-time
snapshots to protect against data losslessThe system provides tools to aid in creating
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Data Restoration
The system provides tools to aid in restoring system data from a backup or snapshot to
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Availability & Scalability

Scalability
The system should be able to easily scale to support changing throughputThe system
should be able to easily scale to support changing throughput

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High Availability
The system provides for high availability through means such as redundant backup
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Integration

API/Web Service
The system provides an API (Application Programming Interface), Web Services, other
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LDAP/AD
The system should be able to integrate with LDAP and/or Active Directory to tie into
corporate user managementlessThe system should be able to integrate with LDAP
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3rd Party Integration
The solution should be capable of providing the feature of seamless integration with
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License Type

Open Source
The software is available with an open-source, free to use license, such as Apache or
GPLlessThe software is available with an open-source, free to use license, such as
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Proprietary / Commercial
The software is available with a paid commercial or proprietary licenseThe software is
available with a paid commercial or proprietary license

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Number of users
How many users can access the system based upon the license?How many users can
access the system based upon the license?

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Deployment Environment

On-Premise Installation
The system should be able to be installed on-premise to provide a privately hosted
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Hosted Installation
The system is available as a hosted, Software as a Service (SaaS) offeringThe system is
available as a hosted, Software as a Service (SaaS) offering
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Maintenance

Maintenance Contracts
The vendor offers maintenance contracts for supported software to ensure that updates,
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On-site maintenance
The vendor offers on-site maintenance support so that local admins are not
overwhelmedThe vendor offers on-site maintenance support so that local admins are
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User Support

Phone & Email

Does the vendor offer Help Desk support via telephone and email?Does the vendor
offer Help Desk support via telephone and email?

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Chat & Instant Message
Does the vendor offer Help Desk support via instant message/chat for ease of live
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24x7
Does the vendor offer 24x7 Help Desk support so that off-hours issues can be
addressed?Does the vendor offer 24x7 Help Desk support so that off-hours issues can
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Vendor Information
Financial Stability
Is the vendor financially stable, as evidenced by a Dun & Bradstreet or similar report,
indicating that the vendor will not have issues in providing future work?lessIs the vendor
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Customer Base
Does the vendor have a broad customer base in the industry, lending credence to the
vendor's overall quality?lessDoes the vendor have a broad customer base in the
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Past Performance

Previous Experience With Vendor

Has the vendor been engaged before? If so, what was the experience and overall value?
Has the vendor been engaged before? If so, what was the experience and overall value?

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Customer Recommendation
Is the vendor highly recommended by other customers?Is the vendor highly
recommended by other customers?

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