Mandata Go TMS Update Brings Optimisation to Smaller Hauliers

Mandata, a leading UK provider of Transport Management System (TMS) software, has unveiled Optimised Job Planning in its Go TMS platform – bringing AI-powered optimisation capabilities to smaller road transport and logistics operators, and helping them to achieve greater time and cost savings.

The release follows Mandata’s strategic partnership with AI Route Optimisation specialist Optimize, announced earlier this year. The collaboration is building Optimize’s award-winning algorithms into Mandata’s TMS products, enabling smarter, more sustainable route planning and enhanced fleet performance.

Mandata’s Commercial Director, Richard Bird, explains: “Traditionally, Route Optimisation solutions have been out of reach for smaller operators. Now, all our customers, no matter what fleet size they operate, can access this capability through a single, easy-to-use interface in Mandata. There’s no switching between systems or complex features to learn.”

“We’ve built Optimize load sequencing functionality into both our Go and Enterprise TMS job planning screens, making it simple and intuitive to use. Operators and users alike can quickly start benefiting from the enhanced capabilities, now available.”

The Optimize-powered Mandata TMS solutions are delivering measurable results. Operators report saving over 7.5 hours per week in planning time alone, while also unlocking operational and environmental benefits.

Bishopsgate Specialist Logistics and Installations, one of the UK’s leading final-mile white glove delivery and installation specialists, was one of the first customers to use the solution.

“AI Route Optimisation is the future of Traffic Planning. We’re using Mandata’s Optimised Job Planning at one of our depots to see the results for ourselves, and it’s saving one of our planners at least 90 minutes a day when scheduling work. Bishopsgate only see more benefits as further optimisation features are released,” said Sharon Bloch, Continuous Improvement Manager.

Exciting new release also scheduled for Enterprise TMS

Optimised Job Planning 1.0 was launched earlier this year in Mandata’s Enterprise TMS. The upcoming release of Optimisation 2.0, enabling the optimisation of unplanned work (jobs/stages/loads) along with available resources, is scheduled for launch in Enterprise TMS in the coming weeks.

Mandata Optimize Partnership

Optimize, one of the UK’s leading optimisation providers, helps businesses streamline operations and improve efficiency through its web-based platform. Powered by advanced AI algorithms, its solutions have been shown to deliver savings of up to 30%, while increasing transparency and control.

Mandata’s TMS solutions are trusted by hauliers across all sectors -including general haulage, bulk, heavy haulage, palletised freight, and specialist logistics. From job creation and planning to execution, proof of delivery, and invoicing, Mandata provides full visibility and control throughout the delivery lifecycle.

As a TMS partner to 38% of Motor Transport’s Top 100 road transport companies, Mandata continues to lead the way in delivering innovative, integrated software solutions that simplify transport management and boost productivity.

Mandata’s Technical Director, Kevin Marshall, adds, “Our goal has always been to deliver the best technology to meet our customers’ unique needs. Our TMS-to-Optimize solutions offer a fast-onboarding process, with ready-made integration and a single interface – allowing customers to immediately benefit from Optimize’s powerful capabilities within their TMS.”