MANDATA
18 March 2025 th
Mandata partners with Optimize, to unlock greater efficiencies for transport and logistics operators through integrated AI route optimisation
Leading Newcastle-based Transport Management System (TMS) software provider Mandata (Management and Data Services) Ltd, has partnered with AI route optimisation specialist Optimize, to give road haulage operators in the UK and Ireland, access to the latest AI – powered route optimisation, in one software platform
The collaboration will see Mandata integrate its TMS products (Enterprise, GoPlus, Go and Eureka’s MoveIT) with the award-winning optimisation algorithms from Optimize, enabling its customers to achieve higher levels of fleet performance through smarter, more sustainable route planning.
According to Mandata, the new AI-enhanced TMS solutions will significantly speed-up job planning and work processes, while unlocking operational and environmental benefits for operators across multiple sectors.
As one of the UK’s leading optimisation providers, Optimize helps businesses of all types to improve efficiency through interaction with its web-based platform. Powered by advanced AI algorithms, its solutions are proven to deliver savings of up to 30%, while streamlining operations and bringing greater transparency
Mandata’s TMS solutions are used by hauliers in all sectors of the transport industry –including general haulage, bulk, heavy haulage, palletised freight and specialist logistics –to manage their work with greater efficiency and visibility. From job creation and planning to job execution, proof of delivery and invoicing, managers are assured of greater visibility and tight control during every stage of the delivery process
“We’re delighted to have partnered with the team at Mandata – one of the UK’s longest established transport management software providers. Embedding our optimisation algorithms into the range of TMS solutions that Mandata offers will give users the benefits of both systems through a single interface, which makes obvious sense,” explains Optimize CEO, Colin Ferguson.
First to be integrated will be Mandata’s Enterprise TMS, which will be followed by Mandata Go/GoPlus TMS and, in Ireland, Eureka’s MoveIT
“This is the start of an exciting journey into AI for our team and customers, and we’re delighted to be working in partnership with the Optimize team, bringing the very latest route optimisation solutions to market through our TMS products,” said Tony English, Chief Executive at Mandata
As a TMS partner to 38% of Motor Transport’s Top 100 road transport companies, Mandata continues to deliver innovative, integrated technology solutions, enhancing productivity and simplifying transport management for its customers.
To this end, further new and exciting developments will be launched in the coming months, explains Kevin Marshall, Mandata’s Technical Director: “Our focus has always been to give our customers the very best that technology can offer in terms of functionality, whilst meeting their unique needs Our new TMS-to-Optimize AI Route Optimisation solution will be a fast-onboarding process for our customers. With ready-made integration and one interface, they will be able to enjoy all the benefits that Optimize can bring, in their TMS.”
About Mandata
Tracy Welford, Head of Marketing, Mandata (Management and Data Services) Ltd Email: twelford@mandata co uk Web: www.mandata.co.uk
Mandata is a leading provider of integrated transport and logistics software for companies throughout UK and Ireland. Founded in 1974, the company has focused exclusively on the road haulage sector for over 50 years Its product portfolio includes Mandata, Eureka Information Systems and Returnloads
Based on a deep understanding of the challenges that transport and logistics operators face, every day, Mandata’s transport management solutions give operators a real-time view of their key performance areas. This helps them make decisions that lead to more effective running of their businesses.
Haulage operators use Mandata’s systems to manage their work from order to invoice, according to their specific needs Using Mandata’s integrated suite of software solutions, haulage operators see less duplication, with improved productivity, visibility, communication, and customer satisfaction.
Mandata’s software integrates effectively with third-party systems, which includes all major accounting software, as well as pallet network, warehousing, and customer enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems Mandata supports hauliers across all sectors of the road transport industry in the United Kingdom and Ireland, including those operating mixed fleets throughout Europe. Mandata has its head office in Newcastle upon Tyne, with two other offices in Leeds and Co Wexford, Ireland.