| | 19 MARCH 2023businesses to manage their logistics resources with strategic and dynamic planning. "We are currently moving forward with Alpega TMS, a newly formed brand that is dedicated entirely towards the development of our TMS software. The objective of the software is to bolster our client's supply chain and logistics management operations, regardless of level of complexity," adds Karen Schmikl, director of product management, Alpega Group.Market-tested and proven enterprise-wide cloud-based software, Alpega TMS is designed to streamline sourcing, planning, execution, settlement, and analytical functions of transportation. With its TMS, Alpega facilitates efficient logistics and supply chain processes management while transforming global and local supply chains into a collaborative ecosystem. Moreover, the cloud-first API-based nature of the solution ensures that its faster integration into the existing organisational workflows of a company. Being a highly modular and configurable solution, it gives a lot of flexibility in adapting to various operational needs and complexities. Especially for customers with more complex supply chains, the Alpega TMS allows planning within their logistics network on the go. As a result, companies can ensure that deliveries are done most efficiently and cost-effectively--which conversely translates into a strong bottom line--and provides much-needed assistance to their business' digitalisation journey. "Our TMS solution is built leveraging over 30 years of Alpega's experience and history, and adapts to the client's needs as their business grows in complexity," highlights Carolyn. She further adds, "Part of our vision is also to break out of the four walls of the company and strive for a collaborative ecosystem." Corroborating Carolyn's statement, Alpega's TMS solution offers complete transparency for all players involved in an operation; shippers, receivers, carriers, and administrative management are constantly connected through a `single source of truth' updated in real-time.The company also supports companies in the area of transport and supply chain management via freight exchange services across Europe. To this extent, Alpega has created one of the largest freight exchange networks in the world in collaboration with Teleroute, Wtransnet, and 123 Cargo--the leading European marketplaces designed to match spot shipments and truck capacity.Today, with over 80,000 carriers connected and running throughout the continent, effective transportation services have become synonymous with Alpega Group's name in the marketplace. The company is adopting the latest technologies in the TMS and supply chain management space to transform data from both the TMS and freight exchange networks to create operational benchmarks and better serve its clients. "Improving our data management for more accurate predictive and prescriptive analytics is a key focus," says Karen. In doing so, Alpega Group can provide its clients with a holistic solution that brings about significant monetary and operational improvements. Carolyn Hunt,Director of go-to-market
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