Alma, Michigan, US: England Logistics has acquired TMS Technologies, a logistics technology development company founded in 2003.
The acquisition gives England Logistics a variety of logistics related technologies and tools including a web-based transport management and supply chain visibility system, a parcel auditing solution and TMS Technologies’ Logistics Technology Framework on which it is building its next generation of logistics technology solutions.
Using cloud technology originally developed by Google, TMS Technologies offers shippers and logistics providers customized and cost-effective solutions tailored to their supply chain needs.
These include custom ERP/CRM integration points, least cost route management, electronic freight tender, supply chain visibility, automated supply chain problem detection and isolation, service provider performance reporting, and detailed logistics analytics.
“The acquisition of TMS Technologies’ tools and expertise is another step in our quest to constantly improve our clients’ ability to monitor, visualize, and manage their logistics spend,” said Jim Monkmeyer, managing director of England Logistics’ Supply Chain Engineering business unit.
“Our employees and the technology investments we’re making will ensure we continue to outpace our competition.”
