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Pallet develops supply chain software that provides comprehensive visibility, automation, control, and optimization for end-to-end logistics. Its flagship product integrates a Transportation Management System (TMS) and Warehouse Management System (WMS), designed to streamline and enhance business operations.

DEFCON AI is a transportation, logistics, supply chain, and storage company that develops AI-driven software to model, simulate, and analyze complex mobility and logistics scenarios, enabling organizations to optimize transportation planning, warehouse management, and overall supply chain decision-making.

GoodShip is a technology company that specializes in a cloud-based platform designed for freight orchestration and procurement. Its software automates the traditionally labor-intensive procurement processes, enabling shippers to effectively manage carrier relationships and transportation procurement. The platform delivers real-time analytics on the performance of various transportation lanes and carriers, offering AI-powered insights that facilitate informed decision-making. Additionally, GoodShip provides automated reports and scorecards, which enhance supply chain agility and efficiency for its users.

Qogita is a global B2B platform offering a wide range of products across various categories. It serves organizations of all sizes, helping them generate higher margins and reduce labor costs through its technology infrastructure.

Fulcrum is a software-as-a-service (SaaS) platform specifically designed for small and mid-sized manufacturing companies. The platform aims to modernize and enhance decentralized manufacturing by leveraging advanced connectivity and automation. Fulcrum's long-term mission focuses on creating a connected manufacturing supply chain that minimizes time-consuming data entry while improving the overall speed and efficiency of production processes. By addressing the unique needs of each production shop, Fulcrum offers tailored solutions that foster greater operational effectiveness, making it easier for businesses to adapt and thrive in a competitive landscape.

Raft is a smart logistics platform focused on automating the freight process to enhance control and visibility in logistics operations. It leverages artificial intelligence to analyze and act on incoming shipment data, significantly reducing the time operators spend on information retrieval and manual data entry. By automating various tasks, including accounts payable invoices, customs documentation, and shipping workflows, Raft enables freight forwarders and customs brokers to minimize manual work, thus improving accuracy and compliance. The platform's real-time processing capabilities further allow operators to manage shipments more efficiently, ensuring timely and reliable service for their customers.

Choco operates a digital ordering platform that connects restaurants with suppliers to simplify ingredient procurement. The interface resembles consumer apps with a chat-style communication and a streamlined ordering list that makes sourcing ingredients efficient. The platform also supports distributors by automating order processes, enabling real-time order processing, ERP integrations, and an AI-driven marketing assistant to enhance customer engagement, sales, and inventory management, while reducing manual errors and food waste.

Choco operates a digital ordering platform that connects restaurants with suppliers to simplify ingredient procurement. The interface resembles consumer apps with a chat-style communication and a streamlined ordering list that makes sourcing ingredients efficient. The platform also supports distributors by automating order processes, enabling real-time order processing, ERP integrations, and an AI-driven marketing assistant to enhance customer engagement, sales, and inventory management, while reducing manual errors and food waste.

Newtrul is a Chicago-based company founded in 2018 that specializes in a shipment aggregation platform designed to facilitate connections among shippers, brokers, and freight carriers. The platform simplifies the truckload freight matching process by digitizing and consolidating available shipments into a centralized marketplace. This allows trucking companies to efficiently search for and book loads online, enhancing operational effectiveness and streamlining logistics in the freight industry.

Fulcrum is a software-as-a-service (SaaS) platform specifically designed for small and mid-sized manufacturing companies. The platform aims to modernize and enhance decentralized manufacturing by leveraging advanced connectivity and automation. Fulcrum's long-term mission focuses on creating a connected manufacturing supply chain that minimizes time-consuming data entry while improving the overall speed and efficiency of production processes. By addressing the unique needs of each production shop, Fulcrum offers tailored solutions that foster greater operational effectiveness, making it easier for businesses to adapt and thrive in a competitive landscape.

Lumachain is a company that specializes in enhancing transparency within global supply chains, particularly in the food industry. Its blockchain-based platform enables real-time tracking and tracing of individual items from their origin on farms to their final destination. This capability not only promotes accountability but also encourages producers to maintain high-quality standards. By providing enterprises with insights to reduce waste and improve efficiency, Lumachain contributes to increased revenues and profit margins. Additionally, the platform empowers consumers by allowing them to verify the condition, quality, and ethical sourcing of their food products, fostering informed purchasing decisions.

VendorPM is a software company that specializes in vendor management and procurement solutions for the property management industry. Founded in 2019 and headquartered in Toronto, Ontario, VendorPM connects property managers with a network of reputable vendors, facilitating vendor sourcing, management, and compliance for various building services. The company's innovative ranking algorithm ensures that the top vendors listed are not only qualified but also available to undertake the necessary work. By streamlining the process of connecting property managers with vendors, VendorPM enhances efficiency in fulfilling building service contracts of all sizes and scopes, while also enabling vendors to effectively market their services.

Pallet develops supply chain software that provides comprehensive visibility, automation, control, and optimization for end-to-end logistics. Its flagship product integrates a Transportation Management System (TMS) and Warehouse Management System (WMS), designed to streamline and enhance business operations.

Optimal Dynamics is a software company that develops artificial intelligence-based tools for freight and logistics optimization. Its platform automates load search and carrier matching and provides load recommendations through applications such as SMART-TL. Founded in 2016 and rooted in Princeton University research, the company applies continual learning to the supply chain, offering strategic analysis, plans for uncertainty, and dynamic planning to automate and optimize operations and improve productivity in the logistics sector.

VendorPM is a software company that specializes in vendor management and procurement solutions for the property management industry. Founded in 2019 and headquartered in Toronto, Ontario, VendorPM connects property managers with a network of reputable vendors, facilitating vendor sourcing, management, and compliance for various building services. The company's innovative ranking algorithm ensures that the top vendors listed are not only qualified but also available to undertake the necessary work. By streamlining the process of connecting property managers with vendors, VendorPM enhances efficiency in fulfilling building service contracts of all sizes and scopes, while also enabling vendors to effectively market their services.

Qogita is a global B2B platform offering a wide range of products across various categories. It serves organizations of all sizes, helping them generate higher margins and reduce labor costs through its technology infrastructure.

Raft is a smart logistics platform focused on automating the freight process to enhance control and visibility in logistics operations. It leverages artificial intelligence to analyze and act on incoming shipment data, significantly reducing the time operators spend on information retrieval and manual data entry. By automating various tasks, including accounts payable invoices, customs documentation, and shipping workflows, Raft enables freight forwarders and customs brokers to minimize manual work, thus improving accuracy and compliance. The platform's real-time processing capabilities further allow operators to manage shipments more efficiently, ensuring timely and reliable service for their customers.

Choco operates a digital ordering platform that connects restaurants with suppliers to simplify ingredient procurement. The interface resembles consumer apps with a chat-style communication and a streamlined ordering list that makes sourcing ingredients efficient. The platform also supports distributors by automating order processes, enabling real-time order processing, ERP integrations, and an AI-driven marketing assistant to enhance customer engagement, sales, and inventory management, while reducing manual errors and food waste.

Qogita is a global B2B platform offering a wide range of products across various categories. It serves organizations of all sizes, helping them generate higher margins and reduce labor costs through its technology infrastructure.

Shippo is a shipping platform for e-commerce that provides a multi-carrier shipping API and web app connecting merchants to over 40 global carriers. The platform enables users to create shipping labels, track packages, manage billing and invoicing, and access discounted shipping rates. Its API and dashboard deliver real-time rate quotes, automated international paperwork, and seamless returns, helping businesses choose delivery options that fit their needs. By consolidating carrier services, Shippo streamlines logistics for merchants and platforms, reducing complexity and improving fulfillment efficiency.

Optimal Dynamics is a software company that develops artificial intelligence-based tools for freight and logistics optimization. Its platform automates load search and carrier matching and provides load recommendations through applications such as SMART-TL. Founded in 2016 and rooted in Princeton University research, the company applies continual learning to the supply chain, offering strategic analysis, plans for uncertainty, and dynamic planning to automate and optimize operations and improve productivity in the logistics sector.

Qogita is a global B2B platform offering a wide range of products across various categories. It serves organizations of all sizes, helping them generate higher margins and reduce labor costs through its technology infrastructure.

Shippo is a shipping platform for e-commerce that provides a multi-carrier shipping API and web app connecting merchants to over 40 global carriers. The platform enables users to create shipping labels, track packages, manage billing and invoicing, and access discounted shipping rates. Its API and dashboard deliver real-time rate quotes, automated international paperwork, and seamless returns, helping businesses choose delivery options that fit their needs. By consolidating carrier services, Shippo streamlines logistics for merchants and platforms, reducing complexity and improving fulfillment efficiency.

Cargo.one is a digital platform designed to streamline the air freight industry by enabling freight forwarders to search, compare, and book air freight capacities across various airlines. The platform provides real-time pricing and availability, facilitating a more efficient booking process for international freight forwarders and cargo carriers. By offering a fully digital and data-driven distribution channel, Cargo.one helps airlines attract new business while reducing costs and enhancing operational efficiency. The company has partnered with prominent airlines and forwarders, including Lufthansa, Finnair, and Kühne + Nagel, to enhance the online distribution of air cargo services.

Choco operates a digital ordering platform that connects restaurants with suppliers to simplify ingredient procurement. The interface resembles consumer apps with a chat-style communication and a streamlined ordering list that makes sourcing ingredients efficient. The platform also supports distributors by automating order processes, enabling real-time order processing, ERP integrations, and an AI-driven marketing assistant to enhance customer engagement, sales, and inventory management, while reducing manual errors and food waste.

Shippo is a shipping platform for e-commerce that provides a multi-carrier shipping API and web app connecting merchants to over 40 global carriers. The platform enables users to create shipping labels, track packages, manage billing and invoicing, and access discounted shipping rates. Its API and dashboard deliver real-time rate quotes, automated international paperwork, and seamless returns, helping businesses choose delivery options that fit their needs. By consolidating carrier services, Shippo streamlines logistics for merchants and platforms, reducing complexity and improving fulfillment efficiency.

Choco operates a digital ordering platform that connects restaurants with suppliers to simplify ingredient procurement. The interface resembles consumer apps with a chat-style communication and a streamlined ordering list that makes sourcing ingredients efficient. The platform also supports distributors by automating order processes, enabling real-time order processing, ERP integrations, and an AI-driven marketing assistant to enhance customer engagement, sales, and inventory management, while reducing manual errors and food waste.

Shippo is a shipping platform for e-commerce that provides a multi-carrier shipping API and web app connecting merchants to over 40 global carriers. The platform enables users to create shipping labels, track packages, manage billing and invoicing, and access discounted shipping rates. Its API and dashboard deliver real-time rate quotes, automated international paperwork, and seamless returns, helping businesses choose delivery options that fit their needs. By consolidating carrier services, Shippo streamlines logistics for merchants and platforms, reducing complexity and improving fulfillment efficiency.

STRATIM Systems Incorporated is a technology company that specializes in developing and operating an intelligent logistics platform designed for the transportation industry. Founded in 2014 and based in San Francisco, California, STRATIM provides a suite of applications that create a unified logistics ecosystem. Its platform allows clients to integrate various operations, automating logistics requests, distributing tasks, and analyzing data to deliver actionable insights. STRATIM's offerings include the STRATIM Platform, which oversees logistical operations, the STRATIM Exchange for real-time vendor connections, and the STRATIM Marketplace that facilitates transactions between fleet owners and their vendors. The company rebranded from ZIRX, Inc. in 2017 and currently operates as a subsidiary of KAR Auction Services, Inc., focusing on modernizing fleet operations and enhancing mobility experiences in a complex industry.

Lumere, Inc. is a Chicago-based company that offers a cloud-based platform designed to assist hospitals and physicians in reducing clinical variation and unnecessary costs associated with medical devices and pharmaceuticals. The platform features tools such as Product Introduction Management, which redefines the device vetting process through analysis of clinical evidence and best practices; Category Optimization, which integrates clinical insights with data from health systems to identify potential cost savings; and Variation Management, which analyzes procedural utilization data to evaluate how medical devices are used. Additionally, Utilization Management combines clinical information with prescriber patterns to optimize drug spending and address inappropriate usage. Lumere also provides physician advisory services to ensure alignment between healthcare providers and hospital management. Founded in 2012, Lumere was previously known as Procured, Inc., and operates as a subsidiary of Global Healthcare Exchange, LLC.

Palogix Infrastructure Pvt. Ltd. is a logistics service provider based in Kolkata, India, specializing in third-party logistics for dry and bulk cargo, including iron ore, cement, and fertilizers. Established in 2006, the company primarily operates in the eastern regions of India, including Orissa, Jharkhand, and West Bengal, facilitating the transportation of goods to export-oriented destinations such as Paradeep, Haldea, and Vizag. Palogix Infrastructure manages private freight terminals that serve as rail-based logistic hubs, equipped with facilities like inland container depots, container freight stations, and warehousing. By offering rail cargo services and optimizing logistical processes, the company aims to provide cost-effective and systematic solutions to its clients.

Nistevo is a provider of collaborative logistics solutions, specializing in transportation management through its hosted software service. The company operates a web-based network that facilitates collaborative management of logistics services for a diverse range of participants, including retailers, manufacturers, third-party logistics providers, and carriers. With over 1,600 members, Nistevo's platform supports the planning, execution, settlement, and analysis of more than 2.8 million inbound and outbound shipments annually. By enabling users to work together within private and semi-private networks, Nistevo enhances efficiency and visibility in supply chain operations, allowing stakeholders to optimize their logistics processes effectively.

WorldChain is a leading provider of supply chain management and execution solutions that facilitate collaborative value chain operations. The company offers a managed extranet solution that enhances trading partner collaboration and provides real-time access to critical supply chain data. This capability supports various business processes across the extended enterprise, focusing on improving operational efficiency. WorldChain's services include network transaction management, real-time visibility, and exception resolution, which empower companies to optimize their inbound supply, outbound fulfillment, and overall service networks. By leveraging smart, Internet-powered solutions, WorldChain enables seamless collaboration in manufacturing, distribution, and service operations throughout the value chain.

Express Action enables global e-business by managing the complexity of international trade. With Express Action's integrated, real-time global e-commerce service, any e-business can seamlessly conduct cross-border trade. e-marketplaces, web-enabled supply chains and e-commerce sites all benefit from a service that makes buying and selling on-line around the world as easy as buying from and selling on-line to anyone in your own country.

Perfect Commerce is a provider of software-as-a-service (SaaS) spend management solutions and an open supplier network designed for small and medium-sized organizations. The company offers a range of solutions, including PerfectSource, which focuses on effective supply management; PerfectProcure, which manages the procure-to-pay process; and PerfectShop, which enhances visibility of approved goods and services. Additionally, Perfect Commerce features PerfectServices, a sourcing solution that identifies organizational needs and analyzes spending data to create tailored business solutions. The company also operates an Open Supplier Network, facilitating B2B transactions between buyers and suppliers. Its services cater to various industries, including chemicals, retail, energy, financial services, healthcare, hospitality, food products, education, manufacturing, technology, and transportation.

MedChannel is building the first global network to connect every organization and dramatically reduce costs along the medical supply chain. MedChannel’s world-class team of technology, healthcare, logistics and Internet experts understand the complexities of rearchitecting an entire global supply chain and has created the first blueprint for truly reducing medical supply costs at every level. From manufacturers to distributors and physician and hospital purchasers, MedChannel will offer a broad range of powerful Internet-based applications for purchasing commodity medical supplies, tracking and fulfilling orders, managing inventory, forecasting demand, monitoring contract compliance and processing financial transactions.

Nistevo is a provider of collaborative logistics solutions, specializing in transportation management through its hosted software service. The company operates a web-based network that facilitates collaborative management of logistics services for a diverse range of participants, including retailers, manufacturers, third-party logistics providers, and carriers. With over 1,600 members, Nistevo's platform supports the planning, execution, settlement, and analysis of more than 2.8 million inbound and outbound shipments annually. By enabling users to work together within private and semi-private networks, Nistevo enhances efficiency and visibility in supply chain operations, allowing stakeholders to optimize their logistics processes effectively.

Pallet develops supply chain software that provides comprehensive visibility, automation, control, and optimization for end-to-end logistics. Its flagship product integrates a Transportation Management System (TMS) and Warehouse Management System (WMS), designed to streamline and enhance business operations.

Optimal Dynamics is a software company that develops artificial intelligence-based tools for freight and logistics optimization. Its platform automates load search and carrier matching and provides load recommendations through applications such as SMART-TL. Founded in 2016 and rooted in Princeton University research, the company applies continual learning to the supply chain, offering strategic analysis, plans for uncertainty, and dynamic planning to automate and optimize operations and improve productivity in the logistics sector.