nVision Global is a worldwide leader that provides logistics services including freight audit and payment, transportation management software, claims processing, and rate negotiations. It has processing centers globally and serves customers in over 190 countries. The company's solutions help customers reduce costs, increase efficiency and gain visibility into their supply chains. Luther Brown is the founder and CEO of nVision Global, which has grown from a domestic freight audit company to a global leader in logistics technology and services under his leadership.

1. nVision Global:nVision Global:
Offering Solutions to
a Broader Array of
Logistics Services
Worldwide
LOGISTICSLOGISTICS
TECH SOLUTION
PROVIDERS 2018
The1010Best
Luther Brown
Founder & CEO
DigiPerspective
Logistics and
Transportation
Organizations Going Digital
Tech Bytes
Envisioning the
Future of Logistics
Technology
May - 2018
www.insightssuccess.com

4. Logistics:
What’s the
Next Big Thing?
ike every other industry, technology is disrupting and getting into the veins of Logistics industry
Ltoo. Logistic being the backbone of almost every other industry from e-commerce to healthcare,
technological advancements in this sector is not just essential, it is also impactful. Influence of
artificial intelligence and robotics is creating a revolution in every sector and logistics is no exception to
that.
It apparently appears that advancement in the technology has made it possible that for devices like drones
to enable faster delivery of products and easy transportation. The question obviously remains “What's
Next?” To answer that question, we have gone through an independent research and as far industry
experts, trends like elastic logistics, drones and Google glasses, Blockchain, Data driven logistics along
with analytic logistics, sustainable and profitable supply chain.
Trends like Blockchain and AI are making delivery process simpler and better every day. These are
enabling companies to make perfect order delivery. These latest technologies are not only bringing in easy
accessibility in the process, but also enhancing perfection in it. These are helping in shortening delivery
time and ensuring the product reaches its destination perfectly.
In today's scenario, Logistics and freight industry is gaining new heights with vivid digital innovations.
And, to bring out such significant contributors of the business world, we have come up with the issue,
“The 10 Best Logistics Tech Solution Providers”.
On the Cover of the issue, we have depicted “nVision Global: Offering Solutions to a Broader Array of
Logistics Services Worldwide”. nVision Global is a worldwide leader, providing Global Freight Audit &
Payment, Transportation Management Software and Solutions, Claims Processing, Rate Negotiations as
well as Logistics Consulting Services. Through its network of seven strategically placed, corporate-
Editor’s Note

5. owned, full-service processing centers located in Ningbo (China), Atlanta (USA), San Jose (Costa
Rica), Maastricht (Netherlands), Cluj (Romania), New Delhi and Kolkata (India). In addition, they
have local representation in Kula Lumpur (Malaysia), Seoul (South Korea), Prague (Czech Republic)
and Sao Paulo (Brazil). nVision Global is able to provide its customers with exceptional products and
services in the region, time zone, and language they've come to expect.
Luther Brown, the Founder and CEO of nVision Global, is a strategic solutions visionary with more
than 40 years of experience in the transportation and logistics industry. With the support and
experience of his senior management team, Luther has been able to build a global technology
company, based on solutions and services that exceed the expectations of clients, while developing
longstanding partnerships based on strategic solutions for the constantly changing global logistics
landscape.
In this issue, we've enlisted those companies which are providing insightful and innovative solutions
to enhance the global fright experience with the incorporation of the latest digital inventions. Aheer
Transportation Group: The Leader with Excellence in the Ocean Freight Industry; Banyan
Technology: Pioneering LIVE Data Connectivity; R2 Logistics: A Technology Driven Logistics
Provider; Simple Route Plan: Disrupting the Fleet Management with Real-Time Software; Polaris
Transportation Group: Shipping Confidence across the Borders are the companies enlisted in the
issue.
While going through the magazine, don't miss out on our special features DigiPerspective- Logistics
and Transportation Organizations Going Digital and TechBytes- Envisioning the future of Logistics
technology.
We've also included an Expert's Insight: Impact of Blockchain technology in Logistics industry and
a Maestro's Viewpoint: Block chain- Savior of the Logistics Industry.
Hope this issue of the magazine will definitely leave an impact on you.
Suhel Mashayak

6. nVision Global:
Offering Solutions
to a Broader Array
of Logistics Services
Worldwide
Article’s
DigiPerspective
Logistics and Transportation
Organizations Going
Digital
Tech Bytes
Envisioning the future of
Logistics technology
22 32
Expert’s Insights
Impact of Blockchain
technology in Logistics
industry
Expert’s Insights
Block chain- Savior
of the Logistics Industry
26 38
Cover Story
08

7. Aheer Transportation Group:
The Leader with Excellence in
the Ocean Freight Industry
C O N T E N T S
Polaris Transportation
Group:
Shipping Confidence
across the Borders!
R2 Logistics:
A Technology Driven
Logistics Provider
Simple Route Plan:
Disrupting the Fleet
Management with
Real-Time Software
18
22
30
36
22
30
36
42
18
42
Banyan Technology:
Pioneering LIVE
Data Connectivity

9. Insights Success Media Tech LLC
555 Metro Place North, Suite 100,
Dublin, OH 43017, United States
Phone - (614)-602-1754
Email: info@insightssuccess.com
For Subscription: Visit www.insightssuccess.com
Insights Success Media and Technology Pvt. Ltd.
Ofce No. 510, 513, 5th Floor, Rainbow Plaza, Shivar Chowk,
Pimple Saudagar, Pune, Maharashtra 411017
Phone - India: 020-69400110, 111, 112
Email: info@insightssuccess.in
For Subscription: Visit www.insightssuccess.in
sales@insightssuccess.com
Corporate Ofces:
May, 2018
Database Management Stella Andrew
Technology Consultant David Stokes
Circulation Manager Robert, Tanaji
Research Analyst Chidiebere Moses
Jennifer, Jospeh, Sophie, Vrushali
Editor-in-Chief Pooja M. Bansal
Anish MillerSenior Editor
Art & Design Director Amol Kamble
Associate Designer Rahul Kavanekar
Visualiser David King
Senior Sales Manager Abhijeet Mehra
Business Development Executives
Marketing Manager Sophie Smith
Managing Editor Suhel Mashayak
Copy Editor Upama Goswami
Art & Picture Editor BelinPaul
Co-designer Shweta, Sapana
KhannaJayant
Peter CollinsBusiness Development Manager
Sales Executives
Jim, Kevin, Alice
SME-SMO Executives
Prashant Chauhan, Uma Dhenge, Gemson, Irfan
Online Marketing Strategist
Alina Sege, Shubham Mahadik, Vaibhav K
Digital Marketing Manager Marry D’Souza
Technical Specialist Swapnil, Vivek
Technical Head Jacob Smile
Copyright © 2018 Insights Success, All rights reserved. The content and images used in this magazine should not be reproduced or transmitted in
any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, without prior permission from Insights Success.
Reprint rights remain solely with Insights Success.
Executive Editor Crescent CU
Contributors Rahul, Shruti, Bhushan

10. Luther Brown
Founder & CEO

11. nVision Global:
Offering Solutions to a Broader
Array of Logistics Services
Worldwide
‘ ‘‘
Cover Story
nVision Global’s best-in-class solutions
assist our customers in reducing their
trade expense, transportation expense,
and increase value for higher ROI

12. G
lobal competition, in all
industries, continues to
increase in scope and
intensity. Demanding customers,
hyper-competitive markets and
increased consumer customization, are
driving the need for customized TMS
and logistics solutions within these
industries. Headquartered in
McDonough, GA, nVision Global
Technology Solutions leads the field
by providing companies with personal
services and software solutions to
ensure they remain competitive.
nVision Global is a worldwide leader,
providing Global Freight Audit &
Payment, Transportation Management
Software and Solutions, Claims
Processing, Rate Negotiations as well
as Logistics Consulting Services.
Through its network of seven
strategically placed, corporate-owned,
full-service processing centers located
in Ningbo (China), Atlanta (USA), San
Jose (Costa Rica), Maastricht
(Netherlands), Cluj (Romania), New
Delhi and Kolkata (India). In addition,
they have local representation in Kula
Lumpur (Malaysia), Seoul (South
Korea), Prague (Czech Republic) and
Sao Paulo (Brazil). nVision Global is
able to provide its customers with
exceptional products and services in
the region, time zone, and language
they’ve come to expect.
From its roots as a domestic U.S.
freight invoice audit & payment
company, to the current industry-
leading global presence, nVision
Global has expanded its offerings into
a broad array of logistics software and
services for customers seeking a
single-source solution. nVision Global
provides best-in-class solutions for
Freight Audit & Payment, TMS,
Supply Chain Services, Claims
A resident of Atlanta, GA, USA,
Brown enjoys golfing and spending
time with his family.
A Brief Glance at the Solutions
Offered by nVision Global
nVision Global offers a full suite of
Logistics Management applications
that provides customers complete
visibility to their supply chain. By
partnering with transportation
providers, customers and their vendors
around the world, nVision Global has
Management, Global Freight Rate
Tender Management & Logistics
Analysis.
The solutions provided by nVision
Global allow its customers to
consolidate their data and management
activities with a single, global data
warehouse and analytical tools,
resulting in increased efficiency and
lower overall costs. nVision Global’s
unparalleled insight and knowledge of
global regulations and processing
allows them to leverage their network
of relationships with transportation
providers around the world to ensure
each client's needs are identified and
addressed. nVision Global’s industry
leading approach has catapulted them
to a global leader in the logistics
industry, with customers in more than
190 countries, and active payment of
invoices in more than 50 different
currencies.
The Quintessential Leader of
nVision
Luther Brown, the Founder and
CEO of nVision Global, is a strategic
solutions visionary with more than 40
years of experience in the
transportation and logistics industry.
With the support and experience of his
senior management team, Luther has
been able to build a global technology
company, based on solutions and
services that exceed the expectations of
clients, while developing longstanding
partnerships based on strategic
solutions for the constantly changing
global logistics landscape. “I
encourage our customers and their
supply chain providers to share where
they want to be, what they want to
accomplish and then we will work
together to get there, together”, asserts
Brown.

13. developed solutions that allow seamless integration and visibility for all parties.
An integral component of nVision Global’s software solutions is their Advanced Business Intelligence tools, which have
become an invaluable asset for customers. These tools allow customers to see into their data and finally analyze their
shipment details, thus providing opportunities to streamline their logistics processing, optimize their supply chain and
ultimately reduce the overall cost burden per shipment. To keep pace with market trends, nVision Global constantly works
with both customers and transportation providers to define and develop solutions that make all parties jobs easier and more
efficient. By partnering with everyone involved, nVision Global remains the ideal choice for customers looking to grow their
business in the smartest and most efficient way possible.
Data insight, visibility to one’s global supply chain activity and the ease of access that nVision Global provides, can turn a
business around by providing actionable data, cutting expenditures, reducing the stress levels and automating processes.
Informed business decisions can be made and knowledge can be shared inside and outside the company using the data and
products provided by the nVision Global. The data and solutions provided by nVision Global also allow customers to create

14. their own knowledge portfolio because all reports,
summaries and insights are downloadable in multiple
formats. This allows for even further automation of
business processes and error discovery/savings, which
leads to further efficiencies gained by customers.
Highlights of nVision Global’s Solutions:
Ÿ Cloud-based TMS Solution that manages the entire
supply chain globally, across multiple modes from
pickup to delivery, including supplier management,
distribution networks and last mile delivery.
Ÿ Online portals automate the bidding and tendering
process for each shipment providing seamless online
communication between transportation providers &
customers.
Ÿ nVision Global specializes in providing global freight
invoice audit and payments for customers all over the
world.
Ÿ Extensive reporting platforms provide data to clients in
a multitude of ways, enabling clients to make intelligent
business decisions based on data and not emotion.
Ÿ nVision Global creates routing guides for their
customers and their logistics solutions ensure the
enforcement of these routing guides.
Ÿ nVision Global assists its clients with loss and damage,
service failure and overcharge freight claims
processing.
Ÿ nVision Global’s duplicate check validations are
expansive and span more than 5 written pages,
spanning the broadest of spectrums to the smallest of
details, many of which have been discovered over 25
years of business.
Ÿ Online visibility of negotiated freight tariffs through the
iPricing module
Ÿ Invoice and backup imaging
The Out-of-the-Box Strategy
Designing configurable solutions with a focus on
automation and a greater understanding of normalized data
accessed through its advanced analytics applications is the
strategy that makes nVision Global unique. nVision Global
provides customized solutions that no other company does,
but that all customers need. This has been the
differentiating factor leading to nVision Global becoming
the global leader in supply chain services, with a customer
base that continues to grow throughout the world.
Attracting Clients from Diverse Sectors
nVision Global serves clients in varied sectors including
Aerospace, Electronics and Technology, Automotive,
Retail, Medical, Chemical, Industrial Goods, and Business
Services. The reason for this diverse client portfolio is that
nVision Global offers world-class software and services,
while maintaining the flexibility and creativity of a much
smaller company.
Another reason for this diverse clientele is that companies
in all sectors are looking for the solutions to these problems
that nVision Global provides; reducing overhead, reduce
freight spend, gain transparency to shipping costs and
expenses prior to invoice generation, gain visibility to
shipment details, gain visibility to accounting and reporting
discrepancies between internal regions are some of the
good benefits for the clients.
The Future Vision
Having been in business for more than 25 years, Luther
Brown, the CEO and leader of nVision Global is now
looking forward to expanding the business and establish
more branches in more locations throughout APAC and
LATAM countries in near future. While answering
questions for this article, Brown summarized his future
plans as “growth, new products, and new solutions”.
‘‘‘‘
‘‘‘‘
LOGISTICS
TECH SOLUTION PROVIDERS 2018
The10Best

16. Address :
Country :City : State : Zip :
Global Subscription
Date :
Check should be drawn in favor of : INSIGHTS SUCCESS MEDIA TECH LLC
Never Miss an Issue
Yes, I would like to subscribe to Insights Success Magazine.
Name :
1 Year.......... $250.00(12 Issues) .... 6 Months ..... (06 Issues) ..... $130.00
3 Months ... (03 Issues) .... $70.00 1 Month ...... (01 Issue) ..... $25.00
Telephone :
Email :
Insights Success Media Tech LLC
555 Metro Place North, Suite 100,
Dublin, OH 43017, United States
Phone - (614)-602-1754,(302)-319-9947
Email: info@insightssuccess.com
For Subscription : www.insightssuccess.com
SUBSCRIBE
TODAY
CORPORATE OFFICE

17. Management BriefCompany Name
Aheer Transportation
LTD
aheer.com
Shinda Aheer
CEO
Aheer Transportation Group is a group of bonded companies
that offers a complete line of services in the transportation and
storage industry.
Banyan Technology
banyantechnology.com
Brian Smith
CEO
Banyan Technology is North America’s leading provider of live
carrier and API connectivity for transportation management.
C&D Logistics
cdlogistics.ca
Dana Matheson
CEO
Hanel Software Solution
hanelsoft.vn
Nguyen Quang Minh
CEO
Hanel Software Solutions (HanelSoft) is a subsidiary of Hanel
Limited Company, one of the leading technology firms in
Vietnam with a total of 37 affiliated companies and more than
7000 employees
nVision Global
nvisionglobal.com
Luther Brown
CEO
nVision Global is a worldwide leader, providing Global Freight
Audit & Payment, Transportation Management Software and
Solutions, Claims Processing, Rate Negotiations as well as
Logistics Consulting Services.
Polaris Transportation
Group
polaristransport.com
David Cox
President and CEO
Polaris Transportation Group is a well-recognized and
trustworthy name in the logistics and shipping sector across
Americas and other parts of the globe.
R2 Logistics
r2logistics.com
Frank Dreischarf
VP of Supply Chain
R2 Logistics is a third-party logistics (3PL) company that
provides access to thousands of contract transportation
providers.
Röhlig Logistics
rohlig.com
Hylton Gray
CEO
Simple Route Plan
simplerouteplan.com
Alin Boncioaga
CEO
Simple Route Plan is an easy-to-use fleet management platform
specialized for the courier industry.
C&D Logistics is a full service third party logistics operation
servicing all of North America since 1999.
Röhlig Logistics is an owner run logistics company, that offers
solutions in the field of sea freight, air freight, project logistics
and contract logistics.
INTTRA
inttra.com
John Fay
CEO
INTTRA is the largest neutral network, software and
information provider at the center of the ocean shipping
industry.
LOGISTICS
TECH SOLUTION PROVIDERS 2018
The10Best

20. Aheer Transportation
Group:
Ocean freight is a dynamic market. The giant
container ships that transport everything from
garments to Barbie dolls to strawberries around the
globe, is booming day by day. Same is the case with the
companies that own them. And this million- dollar industry
is achieving newer heights every single day with digital
innovations.
About the Company
“Nothing of worth was ever accomplished without
enthusiasm!”, this quote by the great litterateur Samuel
Johnson is the inspiration behind the success of Aheer
Transportation Group. The enthusiastic team at the
organization works towards emerging as a valuable vendor,
ally and partner of any client facing uncertainty with the
Canadian economy. The team is working with Canadian
Importers and Exporters in the Port Vancouver market. This
asset-based company, founded in 1993, is totally Canadian
owned and operated by Shinda Aheer and his family.
A Brief Glimpse of its Services
Aheer owns the 15 acres of Prime Industrial Real Estate on
River Road in Delta. Besides its Real Estate base, the
Group consists of several operating divisions:
Aheer Transportation Ltd. (non-union)
Burton Delivery Service Ltd. (Teamsters Local 31)
Triangle Transportation Ltd (Flatdeck Division, Teamsters
Local 31)
AG Transport Ltd (UNIFOR)
Pacific Transportation Group (PTG)
Dayal Transport Ltd.
Together we total over 80 Tractors and 800+ Chassis, on the
road hauling their clients’ import and export cargoes.
In addition to its considerable throwing weight in the Ocean
Container Drayage Sector of the Port Vancouver market, the
Aheer Group has diversified into Ocean Container Handling
and Storage Operations over the past five years.
Aheer CY Yard Terminal located at 8713 River Road, Delta
is the designated CY Yard for all of Hamburg-Sud Line’s
The Leader with Excellence in the Ocean Freight Industry
and Maersk Line’s dry boxes. Aheer’s Lift Capacity is north
of 80,000 lbs and the company has the newest Hyster Top-
Pick units in the Port Vancouver market. While Ocean
Container Drayage remains the Aheer Group’s primary
activity, the Equipment Handling and Storage Division is
gaining ground rapidly. Aheer has a second CY Yard, sub-
leased from Vancouver Fraser Port’s Real Estate Division
which totals over 3 acres at 10008 River Road, Delta,
Aheer’s “Nordel Yard”.
On the Drayage side, qualitatively, it’s worth mentioning
that Aheer Transportation Ltd.is the designated Ocean
Container Drayage provider for Canada Post Corporation.
As such, and in dealing with a quasi-Government agency
like CPC, all of Aheer’s drivers have been vetted by Canada
Post Security in Ottawa, including criminal checks, finger-
printing, etc. The CEO of the company feels proud to have
this Canadian Government Security designation as it
underscores the quality of driver that he has been hired over
the years. Let’s meet the acclaimed navigator…
The word ‘Proficient’ defines him
The President and CEO of Aheer Transportation Group,
Shinda Aheer moved to Canada from Punjab, India, when
he was only ten years old, the youngest of four brothers.
After attending school, Shinda became a very proficient
Tractor Driver, hauling Heavy Steel, Aluminum Products,
as well as Ocean Containers and General LTL Freight. In
1992, when the company he was driving for was on the
verge of drowning, Shinda made a pact with the largest
client, a prolific Aluminum Can manufacturer and re-
enlivened the company.
Gradually, Shinda built an asset-based, multi-faceted
company that most recently has accelerated its growth via
the acquisition of smaller competitors in the Ocean
Container Drayage sector.
His entrepreneurial skills continue to flourish with the
recent purchases of Pacific Transportation Group and Dayal
Transport Ltd. just over the past ten months.
LOGISTICS
TECH SOLUTION PROVIDERS 2018
The10Best
| May 2018 |
™
18

21. Loyalty is a two-way virtue. Shinda still counts on many of
his original drivers from the beginnings, as longstanding
employees to this day.
Loyalty also is evident on the commercial side as most of
Shinda’s customers have been with the company, literally
for decades. On the Import side with longtime Freight
Forwarder supportes like db Schenker and on the Export
side with Canadian produces like Catalyst Paper and Interex
Forest Products, the clients tend to stay with Aheer through
thick and thin.
Shinda Aheer is a very proud as well as grateful Canadian
who wants to give back to the nation that accepted him as a
young boy. To wit, Shinda is an active participant in
Charities, philanthropic deeds like the BC Children’s
Hospital, the United Way, and many more. Reflecting on his
cultural ethics, Shinda’s generosity is legendary for
donating funds, equipment, and manpower to help bring
success to many annual Indo-Canadian Festivals, Parades,
and other Sikh Temple events. Shinda believes in giving
back to the Communities he belongs to, both to the
Canadian and the Indo-Indian organizations who reach out
to him for assistance.
Dynamic Management team working towards Client’s
Benefit
The Management Team at Aheer is made up of experienced
freight industry professionals, who have forged relations
with not only valued Aheer customers, but other important
commercial entities like the Canadian Railways and the
Our group provides
innovative transportation and
storage solutions through
forward thinking and attentive
customer service
Ocean Steamship Lines. Moreover, operating in a
Regulated Environment like Trucking, contacts with the
three levels of Government, Port Metro Vancouver, the new
Office of the BC Container Trucking Commissioner, the BC
Trucking Association and other NGOs have been
established. The entire staff of the company thrives for
excellence by exceeding the customer expectation.
Safety- the Primary Focus
Trucking is rightly designated as a regulated industry in
Canada and the Aheer Group recognizes the need for Safety
Regulations that ensure the safe and secure movement of
their clients’ cargoes on Canada’s Public Roadways that are
also used by the Canadian public. Safety has always been
the Aheer Group’s primary focus throughout the company’s
history.
Aheer’s standings have always been top-drawer vis- a- vis:
National Safety Code;
BC WorkSafe Compliance;
Insurance Compliancy;
Port Vancouver Truck License Compliance;
BC Trucking Association
“Historically, safety has been viewed as a responsibility we
owed to our Customers, to our Employees, and to our
fellow Canadians…..and Safety will continue to be
so…..first and foremost in our dealings and operations
going forward!”, ends Shinda on a bright tone.
‘‘ ‘‘
| May 2018 |
™
19
Shinda Aheer
President and CEO

22. Banyan Technology:
Application Program Interface or APIs have sparked
the logistics industry with its unparalleled
significance. Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio,
Banyan Technology is North America’s leading provider
of live carrier and API connectivity for transportation
management. Introducing itself as a pioneer in the realm,
the company introduced API carrier connectivity to the
transport industry more than a decade ago. With more than
1,400 carrier connections and 33,000 client locations
accessing the application, Banyan Technology provides
commercial shippers, brokers, and 3PLs with unparalleled
access to carrier data. These connections boost efficiency,
improve visibility, and deliver permanent reductions in
shipping costs.
Exclusive Services and Strategies
Banyan Technology, the leading provider of live carrier and
API connectivity for transportation management, recently
announced its latest expansion to include live connectivity
to more than 1,000 local carriers throughout the U.S. and
Canada. This latest enhancement comes as a result of
significant industry demand to gain live connectivity and
visibility into local carriers through a single set of APIs.
As the first platform to bring live carrier connectivity to the
transportation management industry, expanding
connectivity to capture local carrier data allows Banyan
Technology to offer insights into the full shipping process –
from the first mile to the final mile. This new connectivity
imparts the same level of automation to first and last mile
that Banyan has delivered for more than a decade to the
LTL, TL and parcel market.
This comprehensive, live connectivity to local carrier
shipments allows shippers to rate, book, and track both
pickup and delivery of their first and last mile services.
Pioneering LIVE Data Connectivity
Through this connectivity, users will gain insight into
pickup and delivery information in previously niche
markets, including residential, rural, and metropolitan areas
as well as warehouses, facilities, and distribution centers.
Local carrier connections span across multiple carrier
platforms and provide users with increased visibility in
order to ensure the highest standard of performance.
“We’re excited to integrate live connectivity to local
carriers, as this gives our users a greater level of visibility
into the entire shipping process that they have never
experienced before,” asserts Brian. He resumes, “With
greater access to real-time data from local carriers, we’re
confident that organizations will experience a boost in both
productivity and profitability while ensuring customer
satisfaction throughout the shipping process.”
By utilizing Banyan Technology, organizations will
experience a faster, more convenient shipping experience
by eliminating the task of manual data entry. With
connections to more than 1,400 LTL, TL and parcel
carriers, and now more than 1,000 local carriers, shippers
can utilize live connectivity through Banyan’s API to make
better informed decisions based on real-time data at all
levels of the shipping process.
Benefits for Clients
The customers of Banyan Technology benefit from live
pricing, constant visibility of freight movement, and
automated freight bill auditing. They pay less to move
freight. They make better, more informed decisions. Apart
from that, Banyan enables its users do more — faster than
they ever imagined.
The industry recognizes the value of the technology, with
over 33,000 client sites accessing the Banyan application,
LOGISTICS
TECH SOLUTION PROVIDERS 2018
The10Best
| May 2018 |
™
20

23. and very recent entrants vying for the API space.
Opportunities and Challenges
Data source connectivity demands on BI and AI play into
users feeding information into their systems. This is indeed
necessary to increase the productivity as an added resource
of information they may not already have. Thus, the
company is growing as a result of the Industry embracing
the new technology.
Banyan’s main challenge is in assisting the clients to see
that they have an existing or pending problem and then
helping them resolve it. Creative approaches were taken by
the company to explain and resolve problems that the client
might encounter in a few years down the road.
Future Roadmap
Banyan’s combination of industry-leading innovation and
the resulting impact to the freight industry creates a
sustainable and exponentially growing business, primarily
due to the overwhelming business opportunity to establish
live connectivity across all shippers, 3PLs, brokers, and
carriers.
Banyan will continue to enhance the platform based upon
the market demands by offering game changers like Local
Carrier, UPS Capital Insurance, expanded parcel by offering
Our live connections improve
communication with carriers,
so you can lower the cost
of shipping, every time
you move freight
USPS discounted rates to Banyan users and international
and hazmat rates. The company is also looking forward to
enhance its success with Next Gen, Blockchain, and SOX2
compliance.
The Leader with a Revolutionary Zeal
Brian Smith, CEO of Banyan Technology, is leading the
Senior Management Team to drive an industry revolution
replacing the age-old technology with live connectivity. In
his short time at the helm, Banyan has accelerated hiring
across all departments, completed a full company rebrand,
and secured $7 million in a recent equity funding and
financing round. Prior to joining Banyan Technology, Smith
led an international based distributor of Print and
Promotional items from $40 mm to $400 million.
This proven track record of translating vision into result-
oriented execution is the definite reason why the Banyan
Board of Directors brought Smith in, in early 2016, as
CEO.
“I joined Banyan because I wanted to be part of an amazing
technology company with a proven track record and high
potential for fast growth,” Smith says, “ Banyan has been
far ahead of the curve in terms of leveraging technology for
the real-time exchange of data.”
‘‘ ‘‘
Brian Smith
CEO
| May 2018 |
™
21

24. Logisticsand
TransportationOrganizations Going
Digitaligital technologies have saturated and disordered almost all segments, and logistics companies are no exception.
DIntegrating the optimization and efficiency in speed and seizing the moment are the keys to success in today’s
extremely competitive business market. The developing technology is the key enabler allowing companies to realize
these aspects. Logistics and transportation are regarded as the backbone of the economy, providing an efficient and cost-
effective flow of goods on which other commercial sectors depend. The logistics industry is evolving globally; it is the
combination of infrastructure, technology and new types of service providers. This defines whether the logistics industry is
able to help its customers with cost-effective operations and effective services.
Leveraging Technology
An Independent analysis reveals that the transportation and logistics companies are increasing revenue and working with the
vision to standardize and streamline structures and processes. They are leveraging technology for developing industry
oriented and innovative solutions. They have a strong belief that technology is the key enabler for strategic planning.
| May 2018 |
™
22

25. On an average, transportation and logistics enterprises invest about five percent of their annual returns in digital operations,
majorly focusing on digitizing their customer interface. The thrust these days is exclusively on mobile apps and solutions
that offer a personalized experience for their customers. However, the majority of the companies are increasingly using
digital technology to expose new business models, dedicated to the establishment of value-added services and innovative
solutions.
Logistics companies are leveraging technology not just to improve the efficiency of operations, but also to transform the way
operations take place. The use of robots in giant warehouses is already well-known, as is the driverless, remote-controlled
vehicles. Technology drives a swing to a customer gripped operating model, allowing the delivery of personalized and
customer-focused logistics, with immediate and faster cycle times.
Improve Operations through Big Data
The development of the technology influences the algorithms to crunch Big Data, unlocking acumens and opportunities that
were not possible earlier. These insights are enabling streamline operations and optimization of the supply chain. The
DigiPerspective
| May 2018 |
™
23

26. automation based on data, mainly automated load structure and augmenting the inbound and outbound movement of
cargo, enables the optimal use of existing resources. This reduces the generation of the waste and facilitates lean
operations.
Mobile solutions enable greater transparency into the logistics operations. Effective simultaneous fleet management
solution paves a creative way for uberization of trucks and other delivery vehicles. An all-inclusive data based catalog
and supply chain management system exposes silos and eases end-to-end visibility to inventory, orders, and shipments
across the supply chain. This type of transparency improves the operations associated with locating the inventory
movement. Also, reduces the network-wide inventory levels, and enable managers to respond dynamically and in real-time
to each and every event or issue that disturbs the supply chain.
Analytical data and information generates explicit greenhouse discharges and carbon footprints of truck and machinery
maneuvers. This permits the organizations to take steps to become a carbon-neutral organization, thereby supporting
Green logistics. The integration of machine learning in supply chain management empowers turning piles of passive data
into actionable BI.
Enhancing the Security
The disruption in the supply chain creates global business risks for logistics companies. Besides, technology enables
revitalizing the supply chain in many ways. Digital locks upsurge the security high grounds of the inventory, offering
robust layers of security in association with the physical security. The planning of optimum route in combination with
real-time tracking of the cargo movement through the mobile apps proves essential in navigation, avoids congestion points
and minimizes risks.
Influence of IoT
The IoT has been a vital entity for logistics and transportation organizations. Integration of IoT in the logistics is
extremely contributing to warehouse management solutions, enabling precision movement and accurate tracking and
packaging of goods. The implementation of IoT gadgets in logistics is fundamentally endless, ranging from tracking the
packaged and transported goods in a temperature- controlled manner for ensuring the correct package reaches the correct
setting at the specified time and more.
Future Roadmap
The next big thing to arise in the transportation and logistics industries is the extreme and innovative use of drones. This
extensive use of drones would bring rapidity in things considerably, decrease the hassles, strain and provide with efficient
and cost-effective operations in transportation and logistics companies.
The logistics industry continues to witness growth due to the growth in retail, e-commerce and manufacturing segments.
This industry is expected to reach over two billion USD in the coming decade. Escalation of e-commerce logistics and
increased domestic consumption will lead ways towards the industrial revolution in the coming years. With a potential to
grow and improve, the service-oriented logistics industry is ready to swell beyond the horizons in the near future.
In addition, the developments in the instant future will include connected and autonomous trucks, warehouse robotics, and
smart warehouse solutions. This will speed up the logistics industry operations, and improve their accuracy and efficiency.
DigiPerspective
| May 2018 |
™
24

28. Impact of
Blockchain
technology
in Logistics
industry
Raghu Bala CEO, NetObjex Inc is based
in Southern California. Raghu formerly
worked with Yahoo, Infospace, PwC,
and with 3 successful startup exits.
He is a Wharton MBA in Finance, MS
in Computer Science from RPI, Ex-
Columbia University Adjunct Lecturer,
published author and major
conferences including IoT Congress,
Google IO, and more. His Current focus
areas are Decentralized computing,
Distributed ledgers, IoT, and Crypto-
currencies respectively.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
Raghu Bala
CEO
NetObjex Inc
| May 2018 |
™
26

29. The Logistics Industry is a key segment in several
world economies, including that of the United
States.
Using a study from AT Kearney, it accounted for about
7.5% of GDP in 2016. The Logistics industry is made up of
several subsegments including:
Ÿ Motor Carriers e.g. JB Hunt, Old Dominion
Ÿ Parcel Delivery e.g. Fed Ex, UPS
Ÿ Rail e.g. CSX, Norfolk Southern
Ÿ Container Shipping e.g. Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
Ÿ Air Freight e.g. DHL, Martinair
Ÿ Pipeline companies e.g. Enbridge, Kinder Morgan
Ÿ Freight Forwarders e.g. Kuehne+Nagel, Sinotrans
Ÿ Third Party Logistics e.g. CH Robinson, XPO Logistics
Ÿ Warehousing Companies e.g. Ryder, Geodis
Many of the players in the above list bleed over into the
other segments and offer a broad product mix.
Technology has continued to be the catalyst for change in
the Logistics industry. New business models are being
constantly developed and driving the industry towards a
flexible, connected, optimized supply chain. Customer
expectations also continue to evolve with a greater need for
immediacy, convenience and personalization at the core.
AI, IoT, and Blockchain technologies have a major role to
play in this evolution.
Logistics, in general, involves a Chain of Custody where
goods change hands between multiple parties. For instance,
a Seller in China wishes to ship goods to a Buyer in the US.
It is very likely that in this scenario the goods e.g. a
Container will go through several intermediaries e.g.
trucking companies, shipping companies before reaching
the buyer.
At present, most of this journey is fairly opaque in that once
the goods leave the custody of the Sender, there is very little
insight as to its status until it arrives at the Buyer. When
single companies handle the entire shipment e.g. FedEx,
DHL etc then there is slightly more visibility through
mobile notifications and web based tracking via tracking
numbers. But when multiple carriers are involved, tracing
and tracking becomes exponentially more difficult and is
not being handled most effectively at present.
Enter Blockchain to the rescue. Blockchain is a form of
Expert’s Insights
| May 2018 |
™
27

30. Distributed Ledger technology may be just what the doctor ordered when it comes to improving the transparency in the
Logistics industry. Blockchain technology provides a transparent, tamper proof, and immutable ledger – three properties
which could help mitigate several of the inefficiencies in Logistics.
Before we examine Blockchain in detail, let us quickly list some of the common issues faced in Logistics:
Ÿ Inefficiency e.g. goods not arriving on time
Ÿ Loss e.g. goods perishing enroute due to improper handling
Ÿ Theft e.g. goods being stolen due to lack of security measures
Ÿ Counterfeiting e.g. goods being replaced with counterfeit goods
Ÿ Fraud e.g. document fraud where documents such as bill of lading are modified
With this context in mind, let us study how Blockchain can help in Logistics. First, blockchain technology is extremely
useful in ecosystems involving multiple players who work with one another but there may be trust issues. The Logistics
ecosystem easily qualifies in this regard. Second, most of what ails the ecosystem is a lack of accountability which is
brought about by the lack of transparency. For instance, in the chain of custody, if all the ecosystem participants have
their own information silos (either automated or otherwise), then there is a lack of a common set of truths or a common
system of record. This leads to inefficiency, errors, and even fraud. Third, compound this already maligned ecosystem by
saddling it customer requirements such as cold chain shipments where temperature has to be maintained within specific
thresholds e.g. pharmaceuticals or wine.
In all three cases, Blockchain is a perfect fit. First, it helps all ecosystem participants’ work off of the same data by
sharing data across trust boundaries breaking down the silos on information. Second, when coupled with IoT technology
for real time data acquisition, blockchain can be used for governance and accountability in Chain of Custody situations.
For instance, in a cold chain shipment, one can easily ascertain which party was responsible for a shipping container
while in transit when the temperature gauge reading went outside of the preset thresholds.
Blockchain promises to be a game changing technology and something that is a very good fit for the Logistics business
and all of its complexity.
Source: NetObjex Inc
Expert’s Insights
| May 2018 |
™
28

32. ately, the Global Logistics and Shipping sector has
Lwitnessed an unprecedented surge in the movement
of goods within international and intra-national
borders. With this ever-increasing operation of goods, the
backbone sector is undergoing an upgrade in terms of smart
exchange of information between buyers & sellers; and
incorporation of modern-tech for effective and efficient
business operations.
Polaris Transportation Group is a well-recognized and
trustworthy name in the logistics and shipping sector across
Americas and other parts of the globe. Serving for decades,
it is one of the pioneers in LTL shipping segment and
various other logistics services.
Polaris Transportation Group (PTG) is the brainchild of
Larry Cox, the original Founder. Larry’s, years of
dedication, hard work and commitment aided PTG to
emerge into a sizable and formidable organization, which
prides itself in continuing the focus on being the best and
most reliable LTL carrier in the industry.
THE MULTIDIMENSIONAL LEADER
L Davearry handed the reins of PTG in 2017 to his son
Cox President CEO, the current and . Dave, like his father,
is a visionary and multifaceted personality who is
spearheading the organization and maintaining the key
fabric of the company s success. He is well-known for’
always managing the client experience no matter what.
Dave is also bringing a fresh perspective to enhance the
client s experience even further by embracing cutting-edge’
technology and becoming the integrated solutions provider
for the trucking vertical, technically and operationally;
additionally, onboarding a Chief Technology Officer Dave‘
Brajkovich who will look after overall strategic digital’
transformation initiatives.
P operatesTG in several logistics functions which include
Transportationation of Goods, Inventory Handling, Storage,
Packaging and Processing it further to the customer.
The organization has strengthened its capabilities and
functions by including best in class technology for all of its
companies, so it can better serve their client’s full freight
life cycle experience end to end.
OUT-OF-THE-BOX STRATEGIES THAT DELIVERS
EXCEPTIONAL SERVICES
Customers want seamless, better experiences when it comes
to their online & offline purchases and the delivery of those.
This has resulted in a butterfly effect, as other segments of
the industry have needed to be improved too.
Simultaneously, the industry has to leverage the available
resources (human resource especially) intelligently.
PTG anticipated these needs and have incorporated use of
latest smart technology in their business operations.
For instance, Smart Robotics Automation and Machine
Learning help them to relieve their internal labor force of
repetitive and heavy administrative processing and hence
provide the Staff the opportunities to grow and manage the
smart processing that a robot can’t do. Reason being, it may
be overly complex or needs the human relationship
interaction. This inevitably will enhance the overall client
satisfaction and experience.
Logistics companies have more data available than ever
before, however, they have to make better sense of it.
PTG has a perfect strategy which will embrace the Block
Chain fabric paired with Seamless Data Exchange
integrations (API’s, EDI, SFTP), helping leverage the data
for analysis, audit affirmations, and insightful transparency
reducing reliance on heavy administrative efforts and
focusing more on moving freight, will be the byproducts.
Utilizing the Internet of Things in logistics by
Sensorization, i.e. using sensors to track and trace the route
LOGISTICS
TECH SOLUTION PROVIDERS 2018
The10Best
| May 2018 |
™
30

33. of goods and shipments have been implemented by Polaris
Transportation Group. Working in tandem with their
partners and tech vendors, Polaris aims to provide the most
robust integrated route optimization and tracking systems.
Dave states, “By enabling these technologies, doing
business, will now be the way it should be. The industry will
go through a significant change from the way it does
business today, however, it will make sense and become a
simpler process overall. The old adage ‘ask and you shall
receive’ will become a reality, we are getting there with the
likes of Google Home and Alexa.”
CHALLENGES BRING OPPORTUNITIES
Challenge is the pathway to engagement & progress and an
integral part of any business. For Dave, the challenge is the
adoptions and the willingness to trust and cooperatively
work with all types of business partners, competitors,
vendors, clients, etc.
“Providing the tech will be the easier part, it will be the
change management and industry adoption that will be
more of the tricky part, however, that’s what good leaders
are for! They motivate, direct and make things happen.
Let’s get our leaders in the industry pushing us to the next
level of transformation, with a little help from our
governing bodies,” expressed Dave.
While sharing his thoughts on present opportunities, Dave
speaks, “Our motto is to be the strongest link in our clients
supply chain and to enhance our internal staff’s growth and
performance values. Working smarter by supervising
systems is way better than, working harder and having the
systems manage the people.”
“By investing and deploying smarter technologies we are
then constantly improving on our core values in enhancing
the client experience and providing our people a higher
degree of value to the overall process.”
FUTURE ROADMAP
Recent studies, have predicted the future of global logistics
and shipping industry to be challenging but bright.
“Polaris is focused on technologies such as blockchain,
enhanced robotic processing, chatbots, dynamic delivery
management to help with customer service, enhancing our
front facing user interfaces, seamless integrations with our
partners and clients. But most of all we want to ensure that
we are focused on the most important and precious freight
and that is our people and our families,” asserts the CEO.
The ultimate long-term goal of the logistics companies is to
build and implement intelligent, digitalized solutions for
efficient operations and customer satisfaction and to be able
to shift and align in the global competition. The Race is on!
| May 2018 |
™
31

34. C
orporations work very hard to provide the best customer services. Logistics is such one service. These
companies manage the flow of things between the origin and the terminating end to provide necessary
products and services to meet the requirement of other corporations and industries. These companies
have huge responsibilities on their shoulders. They have to manage their fleets, both tracking and platooning, and
have to deliver goods in time with utmost care and most importantly, with agility. The day-by-day evolution of
technology gives the companies an ultimatum; “Transform or be terminated”. Companies like Amazon are front-
runners in accepting the new trends in logistics. Their tested drones delivered goods over the air, emitting the
long ordeals of traffic. It would be tremendous to see Amazon turning the “same day delivery” into “same hour
delivery”.
The involvement of the Autonomous vehicles
An autonomous vehicle is not an unheard term anymore. These vehicles eradicate the need of a physical driver
thus improving the overall delivery time. Vehicles like these can map their route in advance and can improvise it
based on the requirement of situations like change in traffic, weather, and accident-prone areas. These
autonomous vehicles are better coordinated and would have seamless and frictionless delivery process. Further,
these automobiles can go to areas where humans face difficulties in reaching. Citizens of rural and low density
areas, often have to compromise either with the delivery duration or in order to receive their product, they have
to a reach a recognisable landmark themselves. These vehicles can go anywhere and can deliver materials to
anyone. Robots and AI-powered forklifts will aid in loading and unloading of freights. The human handling and
consolidation of load will be minimised. Shipping agents will be able to supervise the loading and unloading of
freights from an appropriate safe distance.
ENVISIONINGthe
FUTURE of LOGISTICS
TECHNOLOGY
| May 2018 |
™
32

35. Tech Bytes
| May 2018 |
™
33

36. 3D Printing
This revolutionary technology will impact the way products are produced. The product will not have to be manufactured
halfway across the planet. The product will be manufactured near the user/customer, thus eliminating moving costs and
saving time. As the process involve saving the data in digital form, the spare parts can be printed on demands,
eliminating the need to administer the overall inventory status. Virtually, the spare parts will never go out of stock and
can be produced at the demanding time. Furthermore, the companies will be able to customise the product as per
customer’s requirement, even if the product is in its production pipeline.
The interconnected web
By upcoming decade, internet will consist of extensive fiber and fast broadband capabilities. This high-speed internet will
be coupled with connected sensors capable of detecting and monitoring traffic, regulation on heavy-duty vehicles, etc.
This technology will further be installed in autonomous vehicles for location monitoring and in providing routing
information. The revamped internet will also support the internet of things (IoT). By using IoT, the data can be
transferred over any network. Monitoring of staff, employees, and equipment will be much easier. The overall
performance of machines, equipment, energy consumption, inventory status, and material flow will be boosted.
Guiding the way- Augmented reality
Augmented reality will simulate real-life situation by computer-generated sensory inputs. Additional inputs, such as
wearable, handheld devices, and drones will assist in supervising in calamity-prone scenarios. These devices will help in
generating holograms that can be extremely helpful. In several scenarios, supervisors can virtually see the variables that
can happen in accident-prone situations. AR will inform supervisors, the miscalculations and the probable outcome of
such miscalculations. AR will scan the cargo in freight loading and can help in placing them properly. In simple terms,
remedies can be applied every time before any problem arises. This artificial reality will further assist in monitoring the
inventory, employees, reading barcodes, and recognizing products thus eliminating the existing paper-based process.
The Uber of trucks
There are several companies testing out the “Uber” like applications to transport goods. This helps companies in
outsourcing their transportation to other drivers. The software provides a direct link for truckers to connect with shippers
who want to move their loads. The main purpose is to remove the third-party brokers between the truckers and shippers.
By eliminating the middleman, expenses are saved. These applications will feature online maps and GPS for their exact
route. These apps will monitor exact distance and arrival times, eliminating paper, phone, fax and price haggling issues.
Technology on its way
The evolving trends in logistics technology will definitely help in improving the transportation of resources. The
transportation management systems will be live, dispatches will be autonomous, freight and fleet tracking will be
extremely accurate, back office efficiency, routing, tracking, and blockchain business will be improved. By using AI and
robotics, inventory status, management, supply chain design and modeling tools will be monitored. The list goes on and
on. Some hurdles involved in this industry are the minimal use of such technologies. Only 3% companies are using 3D
printing. Augmented reality is yet to fully function to secure its place in the market. The internet needs more
cybersecurity. Cyber-attacks happen commonly nowadays and privacy has always been a concern. Some CEOs suggests
that autonomous vehicle are essential, but the human element should not be eliminated. However, the everyday changing
technology will definitely overcome such obstacles and it’s easy to say that the ‘future of logistics technology is shipped
on time and will be delivered to industries on the exact estimated day’.
| May 2018 |
™
34

38. R2 Logistics :
We see that significant portions of the shipper
community are currently not utilizing
technology solutions in order to make their
supply chains more efficient. This is especially true in
mid-sized and small companies with less than $25MM in
total transportation spend. R2 Logistics, a global
provider of transportation services and logistics solutions
is changing this trend by offering highly effective and
efficient solutions for the industry.
R2 Logistics is a third-party logistics (3PL) company
that provides access to thousands of contract
transportation providers. With offices located across the
United States, R2 Logistics has the capacity to resolve
any shipping need. Backed by game-changing
technology and the culture for Reliable Service and
Relentless Passion, the company has built a strong
reputation as an industry leader.
About the Leader
Frank Dreischarf started with R2 Logistics in 2017
when he filled the role of Vice President of Supply
Chain Solutions. Dreischarf has 20 plus years of
distribution and supply chain experience and has spent
the last 10 years managing $200MM plus transportation
spends. Frank is a graduate of The Ohio State University,
where he dual majored in Operations Management as
well as Transportation and Logistics.
In his current role, Frank is responsible for developing
and managing R2’s multi-modal and Supply Chain
service offerings. This includes: LTL, Reverse Logistics,
A Technology Driven Logistics Provider
Inbound Supply Chain Logistics and Distribution,
Intermodal and Final Mile Delivery.
“Logistics is a relationship based business and the
foundation for any successful relationship is integrity
and trust. That means doing what you say you will do,
always seeking to find and add value, and to treat others
as you want to be treated,” asserts Dreischarf.
Extraordinary Offerings that Put R2 Logistics Apart
The R2 Logistics’ TMS system was designed to
democratize logistics technology for shippers of all sizes.
Also, the TMS solution is a cloud-based system which
reduces implementation time (and cost) while at the
same time providing their customers with industry-
leading reporting and data aggregation capabilities.
Customer Oriented Approach
With its platform, R2 Logistics brings visibility to a
spend category that is often overlooked. The company is
able to provide not only transportation reporting
information, but also track and trace capability,
document creation and retention as well as mode
selection and rating all in one platform. This allows R2
Logistics’ customers to focus on their core business with
the assurance that their transportation dollars are being
spent as efficiently as possible.
“We have learned that often our customers are unaware
or blind to where the waste is in their Supply Chain
programs. We view our role to be a collaborative
partner, making suggestions and implementing cost
LOGISTICS
TECH SOLUTION PROVIDERS 2018
The10Best
| May 2018 |
™
36

39. reduction strategies to educate and benefit our
customers. Often times this means having honest and
difficult conversations with a customer about ways they
can make changes to their operations to become more
efficient,” – says Dreischarf about R2 Logistics’
approach towards understanding customers and fulfilling
demands.
Keeping a Close Eye on Market Dynamics and
Changes
Team R2 Logistics is totally aware of the Diesel phase-
out plans of the UK and Europe simply mean a migration
to lower-emitting technologies in the future. As a 3PL
company, R2 Logistics keeps a close eye on market
dynamics and changes. As their carrier base looks to
adopt these technologies, R2 Logistics is committed to
working with them to continue to grow their business.
“A more connected world is also a more efficient one.
We are constantly searching for ways to become more
integrated with our customers and their customers in an
effort to make supply chains more efficient. We view AI,
EV and other technologies as an enabler to this
Logistics is a relationship
based business and the
foundation for any
successful relationship is
integrity and trust
mission,” asserts Dreischarf about the introduction of
advanced technologies in the field of logistics.
Future Strategies
R2 Logistics will continue to find solutions for shippers
of all sizes that help them to save money, become more
efficient and eliminate waste. The company has evolved
from strictly a truckload brokerage into a full modal 3PL
and will continue to innovate in areas of technology, data
aggregation, and reporting. “As we look to the future,
you can expect us to continue to add capabilities that
provide value for our customers and help them to
become the most efficient Supply Chains possible,” said
Dreischarf while talking about the future offerings.
‘‘ ‘‘
Frank Dreischarf
VP of Supply Chain Solutions
| May 2018 |
™
37

40. Matthew Telesca
President & CEO
| May 2018 |
™
38

41. Company founder, Matthew
Telesca serves as the
President and CEO of MGN
Logistics, Inc. Telesca is a
serial entrepreneur,
investor, and tech
enthusiast, who sold his
first company by age 32. A
five-time recipient of Inc.
Magazine's prestigious
Fastest Growing Private
Companies in America
award, and two-time
nominee for CEO of the
year, Telesca is a long-time
member of The
International society of
Logistics. He was selected
as one of the top 50 most
creative CEOs to watch in
2016 and has been featured
in numerous technology and
logistics magazines.
BLOCKCHAIN-
SavioroftheLogisticsIndustry
About the author:
Maestro’s Viewpoint
| May 2018 |
™
39

42. echnology in business continues to evolve and
Tdisrupt major companies and markets. If you need
confirmation of that point, just look at the top 10
retailers fifteen years ago compared to today's list. Nearly
all the largest retailers from a bygone era have either closed
or filed for bankruptcy. They have been replaced by an
online retail model that emphasizes convenience and nearly
unlimited options. Think about what Uber has done to the
taxi industry, or Facebook to the advertising market. Yes,
technology is not only here to stay, but will continue to
influence nearly every part of our lives, and business is not
immune.
In fact, for business, it becomes even more imperative to
stay attuned to these changes and differentiate between
passing fads versus a truly transformative technology. One
such example has been the introduction of blockchain,
originally devised for the digital currency, Bitcoin. The
blockchain technology has since exploded with a vast
number of other potential uses and varying platforms.
However, many main stream businesses have been very
slow to adopt this technology, often taking a wait and see
mentality. And rightly so, if a company is not careful, they
could recklessly spend substantial resources, time and
money, pursuing a technology that could ultimately be a
passing fad. Or worse, bet on a technology that the market
doesn't assimilate and find them with a worthless platform.
Blockchain, however, in many ways is revolutionary. It
doesn’t address make believe problems or over exaggerated
inconveniences, but rather, the real-world challenge that
nearly every transaction involves, that of trust and
incorruptible data. Yes, every transaction of value has the
potential to be corrupted or compromised in today’s digital
world. Therein lies the genius of blockchain. It is a
decentralized digital ledger that can guarantee the validity
of a transaction through it distributed registers and secure
validation mechanism. Simply put, it brings the highest
level of accountability to every transaction. With such an
essential key attribute, how could blockchain be anything
other than a revolutionary new technology that will
eventually need to be embraced?
It's been with this core belief, that MGN Logistics, based
out of Easton, Pennsylvania has been pushing forward with
the logistics industries first blockchain based Transportation
Management System (TMS). An early adaptor of web-
based technology and one of the first companies to launch a
fully automated on-line freight platform called
LogisticsQuote, MGN has continued to bring to market
cutting edge technology for the transportation space. These
innovations include its' award winning TMS, big data
truckload and LTL pricing apps, sophisticated business
intelligence KPIs and hundreds of API connections. The
company has grown organically and through a series of
private party acquisitions, including offices in
Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Massachusetts, Michigan,
Florida, and the Dominican Republic.
The company’s current undertaking entails utilizing
blockchain's incorruptible ledger to synthesize with
transportation related transactions. With many
transportation processes still being very manual and the
high level of human error or even fraud in the market place,
MGN felt it was ripe timing to introduce a new robust TMS
that offered its users and those interfaced with a higher level
of accountability, true end to end visibility and greater
degree of automation. While several companies in the
space have been focused on the international application,
MGN has concentrated on the domestic LTL and truckload
markets where their blockchain technology would be first to
market.
Today, with fraudulent double brokered loads on the rise,
and shippers losing visibility into this process, we envision
a platform that would end double payments for loads that
have been delivered. We are creating a technology; we
believe will end the insanity of tending a load of value to a
carrier or broker with potentially little or no validation of
who they are. We are creating a platform based on
blockchain technology that will provide the most secure
transportation transactions on earth. And we have a track
record of not just talking or envisioning but delivering on
those innovations.
| May 2018 |
™
40

44. Simple Route Plan:
The fleet management system is still at its infancy.
There are only few fleet management companies
who have fully adopted the benefits of Artificial
Intelligence and other digital innovations.
Fleet management is complicated. There are so many things
that impact the fleet. While managing a large fleet, there are
chances the details can get lost. However, it’s the details
that often make all the difference. Without the right tools,
fleets can’t be managed effectively.
Headquartered in Bucharest, Romania, Simple Route Plan
is an easy-to-use fleet management platform specialized for
the courier industry. Founded in2016, this company offers a
solution that considers every element of routes without any
area limitation. The main features of this platform include:
plan optimal routes worldwide, estimate delivery time,
contact customer via text messages or email, GPS fleet
tracking with the live traffic updates, delivery live tracking
and advanced reporting.
Featuring the Passionate Leader
Alin Boncioaga, the CEO of Simple Route Plan is a
graduate from University of Transylvania. He is passionate
about software development and security. He holds vast
experience in software architecture, various programming
languages, AI & Blockchain. Before Simple Route Plan,
Alin used to work with Pentalog as a Software Developer.
“My goal was to automate part of the transportation
industry. The company offers a key fleet management
solution as well as automated communication with
customers throw SMS and Email. Part of the team are
logistic professionals that made it possible to develop a
platform to answer real customer needs”, asserts Alin.
Exclusive Offerings
The advanced tools of Simple Route Plan help the fleet
companies in many ways:
Disrupting the Fleet Management with
Real-Time Software
Automatically Track Vehicles: GPS Fleet Tracking helps to
locate every asset in real time.
One Platform for your Entire Fleet: This software can be
used to manage the entire fleet, regardless of where they are
located in the world.
Find Insights: Reporting options allow its clients to review
the history of routes so they can determine if there are ways
to improve routes and save money.
An Investment in Your Future: Fleet management software
will soon help you realize a return on investment. Simple
Route Plan is affordable, and just by using it you’ll enjoy
better productivity as it automates many manual tasks. As
you learn what routes are the least expensive, you’ll find
your return quickly.
Reduce Risk: An essential facet of fleet management is
minimizing risk. This has many applicability in the industry
from enhancing safety to ensuring vehicles are well
maintained.
Operational Efficiencies: Simple Route Plancan also help
with reducing fuel consumption and vehicle maintenance.
Idling Trucks Cost the industry $20 billion in Fuel Costs
Each Year: The company can help one to find and
implement smart ways to avoid the idle.
Reroute instantly: If there’s a blocker on the preferred
route, Simple Route Plan has an option to circumvent the
hazard, notify drivers immediately and reroute proactively
not reactively.
Track Fleet Metrics: With the report features, it has been
easier to look at metrics like idling, fuel consumption, and
route history. These numbers can shed light on how the
LOGISTICS
TECH SOLUTION PROVIDERS 2018
The10Best
| May 2018 |
™
42

45. operation can be improved. The inefficient routes may be
identified, or determined how drivers are performing. It also
gives the option to compare the same route information for
two different drivers to see what the differences are.
The out-of-the-box Strategies
The software platform of Simple Route Plan has been
designed with the user experience in mind trying to create a
layout where settings and options are in the most intuitive
places and many processing stages are integrated so there
are fewer things the user needs to focus on.
Courier companies can update their customers on the
delivery location and status through Simple Route’s control
panel. This is what keeps it apart in the global market. The
company operates worldwide and plans routes across
multiple countries and continents.
Benefits for Clients
Simple Route Plan offers its clients to have better tools to
measure company progress. The reports, history, and
statistics will allow companies to improve the ways to
manage their key performance indicators. It increases end-
customer satisfaction because of excellent communication
and transparent procedures (customers are notified when
Fleet
management
doesn't have to
be complex
delivery has been registered, the hour the courier will arrive
at the destination, etc).
Impact of Diesel phase-out plans
Diesel phase-out plans are moving the transportation
industry forward. Logistics Tech solutions will adapt
accordingly. “When the vehicle manufacturing industry will
be ready to place advanced planning software solutions in
the vehicles themselves we will be there to meet the
demand”, says Alin.
Opportunities Evolving with Digital Advances
The logistics tech solution providers are getting closer
every day to optimizing their internal business processes
and reducing cost. Autonomous Vehicles would be a huge
leap forward automating the entire industry. On the other
hand, IoT is looking to redefine the industry and it is seen
that pioneers like Amazon are also testing it and trying to
make the most out of it.
Envisioning Future
With the rapid business growth, the company is looking
forward to expand to all continents. Simple Route Plan is
continuously enriching the platform by adding newer
software features.
‘‘ ‘‘
Alin Boncioaga
CEO
| May 2018 |
™
43