Robust functionality, ability to self-configure and partnership approach drive big efficiency gains for Dutch fourth-party brand

Shelton, Conn. — 3Gtms, Inc., a global provider of Tier 1 transportation management software, announced that SmartWay Logistics is now live with its 3G-TM transportation management system (TMS). Headquartered in the Netherlands, SmartWay Logistics is the 4PL brand of Van der Wal, a logistics service provider with locations throughout Europe, delivering trucking, 3PL and 4PL services. SmartWay Logistics chose 3Gtms because of its powerful functionality, the ability to self-configure the TMS, and the expert reputation of the 3Gtms team.

SmartWay Logistics sought to streamline its operations by maximizing the automation of its order entering and handling. With increased automation enabled by 3Gtms, SmartWay Logistics employees have refocused their time and efforts on larger business objectives and on ensuring stellar customer service. From planning and optimization through rate management, integration, execution and payment, the company has expanded visibility into its shipments, as well as access to intuitive customer portals that improve the speed and accuracy of routing requests and order management.

Furthermore, SmartWay Logistics is leveraging the optimization power of 3Gtms to optimize in real-time and to build loads that can actually be executed, all resulting in significant cost and time savings for the company and its clients.

“Since implementing 3Gtms, we’ve greatly simplified the way we enter and process orders, and we have seen big gains in efficiency and cost savings by leveraging 3Gtms’ powerful optimization engine,” said Edwin Schouten, 4PL business unit manager. “We also value our ability to self-configure the TMS, as we need to adjust quickly to meet our customers’ needs. The 3Gtms team truly understands our business and they are enthusiastic about helping us solve problems. They are a terrific partner.”

“SmartWay Logistics understands the value of automation and efficiency, and their superior customer service is a result of that commitment,” said Mitch Weseley, CEO at 3Gtms. “We’re honored to work so closely with their team to improve their productivity and to leverage 3G-TM to address their most pressing customer challenges.”