Next Star?

Next Generation Logistics, Inc. has announced that Morningstar Foods has selected Next Generation’s FreightMaster TMS as its exclusive on-demand transportation management software. Dallas-based Morningstar Foods operates processing facilities across the US and will apply the FreightMaster supply chain technology to manage the company’s transportation network.

Morningstar Foods opted for Next Generation’s hosted Software as a Service (SaaS) model of FreightMaster TMS. This on-demand TMS solution, which offers convenient Web-based access, is being deployed to all Morningstar Foods’ facilities.

FreightMaster TMS is a comprehensive program that promises to select the lowest-cost carrier; to handle consolidated loads and pool trucks; to arrange multiple stops in optimal sequence; to coordinate inbound and outbound routings; to automatically generate freight accrual information; to maintain an analysis of inbound and outbound traffic for benchmarking purposes; to manage carrier pickup and delivery appointments; and to collect claims data for automated claim filing.