Released on: June 12, 2008, 10:46 am

Press Release Author: ChemLogix, LLC

Industry: Transportation & Logistics

Press Release Summary: With the increased use of technology to intelligently track
shipments in transit, customers in many industries expect to be able to identify the
status of their orders throughout the delivery cycle.

Press Release Body: While a few of the largest chemical manufacturers have
implemented in-house transportation management systems (TMS) to automatically plan
and track outbound shipments throughout delivery and communicate with customers,
most chemical shippers have yet to make the investment as available transportation
technology did not offer enough cost savings to justify implementation costs.
Newer transportation management services now make it possible to get the same or
even better technology for substantially less, at a click of a button. By using
on-demand transportation management services from TMS providers like ChemLogix,
LLC, shippers can gain fully automated control over their logistics network without
substantial investments. At the same time, TMS applications are more focused to
their specific needs.
"There are proven solutions on the market that do not require major capital and
upfront investment," notes Michael Skinner, a partner with ChemLogix in charge of
transportation technology and consulting. "Fees for implementing and integrating
these applications typically ran as much as double or triple the cost of the
software purchase, but now start below $50,000."
While original TMS applications featured powerful, complex optimization engines to
derive lowest-cost transportation solutions, they involved working with cumbersome
and labor-intensive algorithms and often did not address other important
transportation activities. Newer TMS solutions offer technology-based capabilities
that address the shipper's need for shipment visibility, proactive notification on
potential customer service issues, robust cost and service reporting and better
control over the freight management process. For example, ChemLogix On-Demand TMS
optimizes daily routes, rates and service levels, provides real-time visibility
into transportation status and automates freight payment. Substantial savings can
be gained through this level of control over the transportation process.
And getting started has never been easier as newer TMS applications require less
implementation and start-up time than previous generations. "With a more intuitive,
user-friendly system, transportation planners are able to quickly grasp the
benefits of the technology, as well as how to make their jobs more effective,"
notes Skinner. "After all, isn't that the whole point?"
ChemLogix describes the benefits of newest generation TMS systems in a new white
paper entitled The Time Has Come - Visibility into the Transportation Process. For
a copy, go to: http://www.chemlogix.com/c3plus/thought-leadership/page.aspx.

ChemLogix, LLC is a leading provider of comprehensive chemical industry
transportation management services and technology along with supply chain
consulting that enable its clients to improve performance and drive economic value.
ChemLogix is dedicated to solving its customers' most vital logistics challenges
by leveraging chemical industry expertise, best-of-breed technology and a
personalized, high-touch approach to delivery measurable, sustainable value. For
more information, visit www.chemlogix.com or email information@chemlogic.com.



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Contact Details: ChemLogix, LLC
Abington Hall, Suite 300
1777 Sentry Parkway West
Blue Bell, Penn 19462
Ken Virtis
(630) 579-8200
kkvtis@chemlogix.com