Challenges
Core Benefits
Proof Points
Bundles
Timeline

FACT SHEET

Essentials

Essentials is a modular, prepackaged bundle that helps teams digitize transport execution quickly by using standardized, best-practice configurations instead of lengthy, custom IT projects.

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CHALLENGES

Challenges we solve

Manual firefighting

Teams spend too much time coordinating across disconnected tools, which creates constant admin work and prevents focus on higher-value tasks.

Reactive capacity

When capacity is secured at the last minute, procurement teams pay higher spot rates and lose leverage with carriers.

Wasted productivity

Dock and yard waiting times reduce throughput, burden service quality, and decrease margins.

Fragmented visibility

With data spread across silos, teams lack a reliable end-to-end view and often make decisions based on “gut feel”.

Transformation risk

Many organizations avoid change after prior experiences with big projects that were slow, expensive and delivered unclear ROI.

The blocker is the traditional digitization approach

The “usual way” typically involves big-bang transformations, heavy customization and long timelines before real value is visible.

Manual firefighting

Teams spend too much time coordinating across disconnected tools, which creates constant admin work and prevents focus on higher-value tasks.

Reactive capacity

When capacity is secured at the last minute, procurement teams pay higher spot rates and lose leverage with carriers.

Wasted productivity

Dock and yard waiting times reduce throughput, burden service quality, and decrease margins.

Fragmented visibility

With data spread across silos, teams lack a reliable end-to-end view and often make decisions based on “gut feel”.

Transformation risk

Many organizations avoid change after prior experiences with big projects that were slow, expensive and delivered unclear ROI.

The blocker is the traditional digitization approach

The “usual way” typically involves big-bang transformations, heavy customization and long timelines before real value is visible.

CORE BENEFITS

Simpler workflows from day one

Stay focused on what matters most with low risk, low cost and fast setup.

Start small, expand later

Begin with a focused bundle that targets the highest-impact pain points, then add modules as requirements grow.

Low IT lift

Use a standardized setup with predefined integration options, so internal teams can stay focused on core priorities instead of custom build work.

Early hands-on validation

Reach a working test system in ~4 weeks (avg.), so stakeholders can validate workflows with real data.

Predictable path to go-live

A typical go-live in 8–12 weeks, including 2–4 weeks of testing and readiness activities.*

Straightforward pricing

Follow a low-cost path with transparent scope and fewer ‘surprise’ costs – by aligning early on roles, scope, and decision owners to avoid coordination overhead.

Local-language support

Rely on in-market support in key EU countries to help teams adopt the solution faster and resolve issues more smoothly.


*Notes: Timelines are indicative and agreed at kick-off. They may vary depending on the complexity of the bundle selected and customer readiness.

PROOF POINTS

Proven impact and results

Delivery impact
  • 80+ customers using Essentials
  • ~30 days average time-to-test
MACO Group
  • Improved real-time tracking and reporting
  • 50 new carriers onboarded
  • reduced waiting / loading times
Saint-Gobain
  • €50k annual savings in waiting time fees
  • 90–95% tracking
  • 40% fewer status queries

BUNDLES

Pre-configured packages

Start with a bundle and expand as needs grow. Built on best practice from 20+ years’ leading experience.

Assignment & Visibility or Time Slot Management

Assignment & Visibility + Time Slot Management or Cost Management

Assignment & Visibility + Time Slot Management + Cost Management


Assignment & Visibility Transport Creation · Autonomous Procurement (Quotes) · No Touch Order · Road, Ocean & Air Visibility · Distance Calculation · eCMR · Attachments

Cost Management Rate Management · Surcharge Management · Freight Audit (Self-Service)

Time Slot Management Yard Visit Creation · Appointments · Real- time Yard Management · Quick Login · Attachments

TIMELINE

Typical implementation journey*

Pre-project (Week 0)

SOW agreed + master data provided + configuration checklist completed + carrier list ready

Week 1

Kick-off & alignment (scope, milestones, roles, cadence)

Weeks 2-4

Implementation & technical setup (standard configuration + interface setup + regular check-ins)

Week 5

Test system available (~30 days average time-to-test)

Weeks 6-9

Testing & refinement (end-to-end testing, issue resolution, finetuning)

Weeks 10-12

Go-live window (readiness + cutover planning; go-live support included)

Weeks 13+

Hypercare (stabilization + Q&A)

Throughout

Lean project management + training (1 session) + carrier onboarding + customer care after go-live


*Notes: Timelines are indicative and agreed at kick-off. They may vary depending on the complexity of the bundle selected and customer readiness.

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