About

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Why Choose
Constellation TMS?

It’s no longer a question as to whether you need a TMS.

All it takes is one of your competitors to adopt one, and you’ve lost your ability to be competitive. Now, you need to choose the right TMS for your organization. Constellation TMS was designed by practitioners who understand the importance of getting things done quickly and efficiently.

At the same time, it was an expansion on 40 years of transportation software and expertise. So, you aren’t being bombarded by upgrade offers from a “free” TMS, nor are you having to navigate a bloated system full of features you don’t want or need.

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Usability and Speed to Business Results

Constellation was created with ease-of-use at top of mind. The user experience not only includes an intuitive interface, but seamlessly interfaces with almost any ERP system on the back end. This means implementation and user adoption is quick and painless. In addition, because Constellation was developed in-house, we continuously roll out updates, as opposed to forcing users to wait months for new releases.

Intelligent Design

Most traditional TMS systems were built from a Truckload perspective and later adapted to include other modes. That approach requires a TMS to decide on mode during planning—without a complete understanding of cost differences. Constellation’s planning uses service and actual cost (other systems use an estimate) across each potential mode to determine the mode going into execution.

This provides a huge advantage in optimizing shipments that fall into the “gray area” between TL and LTL as well as between Parcel and LTL. For example, Constellation will optimize multiple LTL shipments into a Truckload based on the actual LTL cost and the actual low cost Truckload carrier.

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Once it is determined that there is a savings opportunity, the savings is identified to the user and the load is created with a reserve amount. When this Truckload shipment is tendered through the waterfall process, the reserve amount prevents the shipment from going to carriers with a greater cost than the total of the pre-optimized LTL cost. Constellation ensures that service and true optimized cost are met through both planning and execution.

Truly Customizable

Most large scale TMS offerings are bloated with feature sets you don’t need. Many solutions shoehorn you into choosing from a set of three options based on other companies of your size or industry. Only Constellation is truly customizable to fit exactly your needs, not someone else’s.

Real Value

“Free” TMS offerings cost nothing—until you need something of value. More users? Meaningful reports? Connections to your back end systems? Carrier support? Find real value in Constellation TMS, the number one value in TMS.