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Alpega TMS

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  1. Manufacturing
  2. Retail and wholesale
  3. Energy and utilities

What is Alpega TMS

Alpega TMS is a cloud-based transportation management system used to plan, execute, and optimize freight movements across modes and regions. It supports shipper and logistics service provider workflows such as tendering, carrier collaboration, shipment tracking, freight cost management, and reporting. The product is commonly deployed in multi-carrier environments and can be used alongside connected logistics network services offered by the same vendor group.

pros

Broad multi-carrier execution

Supports core TMS processes including shipment planning, tendering, carrier selection, execution, and freight settlement-related workflows. It is designed for multi-carrier operations and can handle recurring shipper requirements such as rate management, appointment-related coordination, and exception handling. This makes it suitable for organizations that need standardized processes across multiple sites and business units.

Network-enabled connectivity options

Provides options to connect with carriers and logistics partners through integrations and network-style connectivity, reducing reliance on one-off point-to-point connections. This can simplify onboarding and ongoing maintenance for EDI/API connections compared with fully bespoke integrations. It is relevant for teams that manage many carriers and frequent changes in routing guides.

Configurable workflows and reporting

Includes configurable business rules and workflow controls to align tendering, approvals, and exception management with internal policies. Offers operational reporting and KPI tracking to support transportation performance management. This helps transportation teams standardize execution while still accommodating differences by region, mode, or customer requirements.

cons

Depth varies by module

While the product spans multiple supply-chain-adjacent areas, the deepest functionality centers on transportation execution and management. Organizations seeking advanced capabilities in areas like end-to-end supply chain planning, yard management, or global trade compliance may find they need additional specialized systems. Fit depends on whether those adjacent functions are required as system-of-record or as lighter operational support.

Integration effort for complex estates

Enterprises with multiple ERPs/WMSs and custom data models typically need a structured integration program for master data, orders, events, and financial reconciliation. Carrier connectivity can reduce some effort, but internal system integration and data governance remain significant. Implementation timelines and cost can increase when harmonizing processes across regions and business units.

User adoption and change management

TMS deployments often require process standardization across planners, customer service, and finance, which can be challenging in decentralized organizations. Configurability can introduce complexity in governance, testing, and training if not managed carefully. Teams may need dedicated admin and super-user roles to maintain rules, carrier setups, and reporting.

Plan & Pricing

Pricing model: Pay-as-you-go (transaction-based, usage pricing tied to transport order volume) Free tier/trial: No permanently free tier or time-limited trial publicly listed on Alpega's official site (see notes below) Example costs (official site case study / TEI example): Year 1 – €25,000; Year 2 – €45,000; Year 3 – €60,000 (these figures are presented in Alpega-hosted Forrester TEI case study as illustrative customer subscription costs). Pricing notes & packaging: Alpega TMS uses transaction-based pricing with two billing models: Shipper Pay Model (costs covered by shipper) or Carrier Pay Model (costs split between shippers and carriers). The vendor describes a degressive (volume-based) pricing structure where cost per transport order decreases as volume increases. For specific plans, tiers, or minimums Alpega directs customers to contact sales (custom/quote-based enterprise pricing).

Seller details

Alpega Group
Vienna, Austria
Private
https://www.alpegagroup.com/
https://x.com/AlpegaGroup
https://www.linkedin.com/company/alpega/

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