ClearMetal
Supply chain planning software
Supply chain visibility software
Supply chain management software
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What is ClearMetal
ClearMetal is a supply chain visibility and predictive logistics platform focused on tracking shipments and forecasting arrival times and inventory positions. It is used by supply chain, logistics, and operations teams to monitor in-transit freight, identify exceptions, and improve planning decisions using data from carriers, forwarders, and internal systems. The product is known for applying machine learning to ETA prediction and for integrating multiple transportation data sources into a unified view. ClearMetal is offered under the project44 organization following its acquisition.
Predictive ETA and exceptions
ClearMetal emphasizes predictive ETAs and exception detection to help teams anticipate delays rather than only report status. This supports use cases such as expediting decisions, customer delivery commitments, and inventory rebalancing. The approach aligns well with organizations that manage high volumes of ocean and air shipments and need early-warning signals.
Multi-source logistics data aggregation
The platform is designed to consolidate shipment data from multiple parties such as carriers, freight forwarders, and internal ERP/TMS sources. This reduces manual tracking across portals and spreadsheets and can improve data consistency for downstream reporting. It is particularly relevant where shipment milestones and documents are fragmented across partners.
Operational visibility for planners
ClearMetal’s focus on in-transit visibility and predicted arrival supports supply chain planners who need to translate logistics variability into inventory and service impacts. It can help connect transportation events to planning actions such as adjusting reorder timing or prioritizing allocations. This makes it a practical complement to broader planning processes when accurate inbound timing is a constraint.
Not a full planning suite
ClearMetal is primarily oriented around logistics visibility and predictive arrival, rather than end-to-end supply chain planning. Organizations looking for integrated demand planning, S&OP/IBP, and advanced optimization may need additional systems. As a result, it often functions as a visibility layer feeding other planning tools.
Data quality dependency
Performance depends on the completeness and timeliness of carrier/forwarder milestone data and internal master data. Inconsistent identifiers, missing events, or limited partner connectivity can reduce tracking accuracy and the usefulness of predictions. Implementations typically require ongoing data governance and integration maintenance.
Product continuity after acquisition
ClearMetal was acquired, and product packaging, roadmap, and support model can change as it is integrated into the parent company’s platform. Buyers may need to validate which ClearMetal capabilities are available as standalone versus bundled offerings. Contracting and feature availability can vary by region and customer segment.
Plan & Pricing
Pricing model: Custom / quote-based (no public list prices published on the vendor site). ClearMetal was acquired by project44 and ClearMetal capabilities are offered within project44's Movement platform; project44 directs prospects to request a demo or contact sales for pricing. Official pages reviewed: project44 homepage and product pages, project44 press release about ClearMetal acquisition, and the ClearMetal information / lead form page on project44 (no public pricing listed).
Seller details
project44, Inc.
Chicago, IL, USA
2014
Private
https://www.project44.com
https://x.com/project44
https://www.linkedin.com/company/project44/
