What the placement means, why it matters, and what it signals for enterprise shippers evaluating a TMS
project44 was named a Major Player in the IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Transportation Management Systems Applications 2026 Vendor Assessment (Doc #US54867526, August 2026). It is the first time that project44 has appeared in the IDC MarketScape for TMS.
What the IDC MarketScape evaluates
IDC MarketScape is an analyst assessment methodology that evaluates vendors on three dimensions: current capabilities, forward-looking strategy, and market presence.
What makes Intelligent TMS different
project44’s Intelligent TMS is built on the world’s largest, most accurate, real-time logistics data graph, covering more than 1.5 billion annual shipments across a network of 282,000 carriers. That foundation is what gives iTMS customers an edge. Shippers use this data to proactively manage carrier relationships, reduce freight spend, and maintain service levels across their network.
Because shipment volume enhances data quality over time, the logistics data graph becomes more accurate and more valuable as the network grows, creating a compounding advantage that becomes more difficult for competitors to replicate.
How traditional TMS compare
Traditional TMS platforms are not built with data at their core. They are designed to plan based on static rules, detached from market reality. Adding AI to that architecture means adding it on top, which produces limited insights and reduces automation potential.
Intelligent TMS is built the other way. Shipment data is normalized to form the data graph, and the TMS capabilities run on it. That means planning and execution are dynamic. iTMS uses AI to automate freight decisions rather than surface recommendations. The result: customers effectively manage their freight networks and get ahead of disruption.
What Intelligent TMS delivers
Intelligent TMS delivers ETA accuracy of 95% within a 15-minute window and disruption prediction up to 48 hours ahead across 1,000+ risk factors. When disruptions occur, automated exception routing handles rerouting and recovery without manual intervention. AI agents reduce manual effort by up to 70%.
The intelligence layer continuously compares contracted rates against market benchmarks, helping shippers identify the best carrier per lane during rate negotiations and procurement. Mini-bid functionality gives teams the flexibility to respond quickly as market conditions shift.
Because these capabilities draw from the same contextual intelligence layer, they do not require integration between separate systems.
project44 customers who have deployed Intelligent TMS report a 4% reduction in freight costs, a 60% reduction in check calls, and a 17% gain in on-time delivery.
Built for enterprise shippers
Intelligent TMS is a strong fit for enterprise shippers, especially within the CPG, manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, life sciences, and the high tech industries. It specializes in handling multimodal freight, managing constantly-shifting transportation strategies, and helping maximize margin along the way.
For shippers already using project44 for supply chain visibility, Intelligent TMS runs on the same platform. Our best-in-class visibility data, ETAs, and exception alerts are natively integrated.
“It’s a great time to be in supply chain with project44 as a partner,” said Hans Moorlag, Director of North America Logistics at Suntory Spirits. “The integration of advanced technology streamlines our processes and increases customer satisfaction, provides essential performance data and measurement, and creates a culture of collaboration and innovation. Together we identify challenges and transform them into opportunities – enabling Suntory to stay agile and responsive in a rapidly evolving market.”
To learn more about Intelligent TMS or to request a demo, visit https://www.project44.com/get-a-demo/.
