Next Generation Logistics
Delivering a High-End Technology-Based Transportation Software

The transportation industry is no stranger to the rapidly evolving global geo-political landscape and technological advancements. Consequentially, industry players today face the grappling challenge of keeping up with these changes. Smaller transportation companies with limited resources are particularly struggling to adapt quickly and stay competitive. In addition, data management and analysis have emerged as critical areas of concern, and the vast proliferation of data from various sources has made it increasingly difficult for these organizations to extract actionable insights.

Addressing these issues for transportation companies is Next Generation Logistics (NGL), a leader in technology-based supply chain solutions. Having over 35 years of hands-on experience in the industry and being a long-term Microsoft partner allows it to leverage and integrate Microsoft technologies to offer advanced transportation software, managed transportation services, and supply chain consulting.

“We are industry practitioners with the prowess to identify and embed best practices into our services and software development efforts,” says Aristides Smith, president and CEO, NGL.

It offers a range of technology-based supply chain solutions, including advanced transportation software such as DynamicsTMS^® solution for Dynamics 365 F&O and Business Central (BC) and its managed transportation programs (MTP). These solutions help clients optimize their supply chain processes and improve efficiency, visibility, and profitability.

The DynamicsTMS^® solution is built on Microsoft’s cloud platform Azure, which provides scalable and secure transportation management services. It includes everything from real-time shipment tracking, carrier selection, automated rating, and routing to advanced analytics capabilities. In addition, it performs with the latest Microsoft cumulative updates and version upgrades and helps address customer anxieties with the exponential growth in cumulative updates. This solution is designed to provide compatibility with the latest Microsoft technologies and tools without the expense or need for extensive development or expertise in upgrading the software.

In addition, DynamicsTMS^® offers clients sophisticated data analytics capabilities through dashboards, Power BI, and other reporting options. This allows them to analyze the transportation data and make data-driven decisions that improve efficiency, cost savings, and customer satisfaction.

Unlike existing software solutions that focus only on the front end of the process, leaving accounting accruals, reversals, freight bill auditing, payables, and General Ledger postings unaddressed, DynamicsTMS^® is unique in the industry. It seamlessly handles the entire order cycle, providing a complete solution for transportation management. The solution offers tremendous value for money, with its features typically found only in larger enterprise applications.

We are industry practitioners with the prowess to identify and embed best practices into our services and software development efforts

Over the years, DynamicsTMS^® has become an ideal choice for small and large transportation clients. This success is evident from its ability to calculate transportation shipment profit or loss in advance of a particular transaction. This feature enables clients to increase their gross margins by identifying negative revenue areas and accurately maintaining their margins.

Another unique aspect of NGL is its MTP, which leverages Microsoft solutions to provide end-to-end supply chain visibility and control. The services include carrier management, freight audit and payment, and shipment tracking and reporting. By outsourcing all or part of their transportation operations to NGL, clients can free up internal resources and focus on their core competencies. The firm is also renowned for its consulting services, offering expert advice on the right transportation strategy, process improvement, and technology implementation. Its ability to use Microsoft solutions, including Azure and Power BI, enables it to provide data-driven insights and recommendations that help clients improve their supply chain operations and achieve business goals.

Since its inception, NGL has created a collaborative business model, which, by design, does not compete with Microsoft partners that market and license Microsoft Dynamics ERP solutions. This has made it a valued member of the community, where it is invited to participate in partner prospecting engagements that require advanced transportation solutions.

“Our collaborative business model is based on the premise that our clients can obtain single source, expert supply chain advice, outsourced business services, and modern technology at reasonable prices,” says Smith.