The Logistics of Logistics Level Up: Freight-Tech for SMB Brokers with Andy Tomka
Andy Tomka and Joe Lynch discuss freight-tech for SMB brokers. Andy is the Vice President of Product at MVMNT, a Chicago based TMS firm that is developing technology to meet the needs of smaller brokerages, giving them access to features typically only available to large enterprises.
About Andy TomkaAndy Tomka is the Vice President of Product at MVMNT, a freight-tech company that build transportation managemt systems (TMS) for SMB freight brokers. Andy is a graduate of Iowa State University's Supply Chain Management program. He got his start during college dispatching trucks for Hills Brothers Trucking in Omaha, NE. Post-college, Andy worked for Menlo Worldwide in their managed transportation group before moving to the startup Echo Global Logistics. Andy worked in various technology roles at Echo for over 15 years, from building the early products for the Echo proprietary TMS to leading the EDI & Integration teams and finally architecting their next-generation TMS. Andy is passionate about addressing shippers', brokers', and carriers' struggles and loves building practical solutions that create supply chain value.
About MVMNTHarness the expertise of decades in brokerage with MVMNT, a TMS that's more than a mere tool—it's your secret weapon designed to amplify your operations and profitability. Unlike other systems that complicate, MVMNT is built for brokers by brokers, focusing on efficiency and moving freight faster. We merge technology with real-world freight expertise. We're not just behind screens; we've been on the frontlines, booking freight and understanding the intricacies of the trade. Founded by Chicago natives in America's logistics heartland, our mission is empowering small to medium-sized brokerages to accelerate their growth with tech once exclusive to big players.
Key Takeaways: Level Up - Freight-Tech for SMB Brokers- MVMNT is a Chicago based company that builds freight tech for SMB brokers. The following are advantages of working with MVMNT:
- Focus on small and medium-sized freight brokerages: MVMNT offers technology solutions specifically designed to meet the needs of smaller brokerages, giving them access to features typically only available to large enterprises.
- All-in-one platform: MVMNT provides a comprehensive Transportation Management System (TMS) that allows users to manage the entire shipment lifecycle, from procurement to completion, on a single platform.
- Technology with a human touch: MVMNT emphasizes that their technology is designed to assist brokers, not replace them. They believe technology should improve the brokerage process, not eliminate the human element.
- Embedded financial services: MVMNT integrates financial services into their platform, helping brokers improve cash flow and access financing.
- Focus on domestic truckload shipping: MVMNT's core business centers around managing domestic truckload shipments within the United States.
- Streamlined operations and increased efficiency: MVMNT's platform aims to help brokers streamline their day-to-day operations, improve efficiency, and move more freight.