Unisys Features AI-Powered Route Optimization Solution with Demo at Manifest Conference

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Unisys (NYSE: UIS) has unveiled its new multi-modal route optimization (MMRO) module at the Manifest Conference in Las Vegas. This AI-powered solution helps freight forwarders and third-party logistics companies optimize their transportation routes and manage costs more effectively. The system analyzes various factors including cargo details, weather data, customer preferences, and historical performance to recommend optimal routes.

The MMRO module represents the second component of the Unisys Logistics Optimization solution, following the capacity optimization module launched in 2023. The solution addresses transit delays, which are cited as the primary concern among freight companies, by providing data-driven recommendations for space-optimal and cost-effective routes. The technology aims to improve on-time deliveries, enhance customer satisfaction, and boost operational efficiency across different transportation modes.

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• Launch of new AI-powered route optimization solution addressing a critical industry need
• Expansion of existing logistics optimization portfolio with second module release
• Solution targets cost reduction and performance improvement for freight companies

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The new solution aims to reduce costs and improve performance of freight companies

BLUE BELL, Pa., Feb. 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Unisys (NYSE: UIS) announces its new cutting-edge route optimization capabilities at the Manifest Conference in Las Vegas. The company's innovative multi-modal route optimization (MMRO) module is designed to help freight forwarders and third-party logistics companies move beyond rate quoting, enabling them to consider crucial data to determine optimal routes and better manage costs across different modes of transportation.

Transit delays are overwhelmingly cited as the biggest concern among freight companies, making it an industry-wide need for advanced solutions. This offering from Unisys analyzes cargo details, weather data, customer preferences and historical performance to provide recommendations on different route options, such as the most-space optimal and cost-effective route based on the KPIs most important to operations. This advanced analysis will help freight forwarders and third-party logistics companies achieve more on-time deliveries, increasing customer satisfaction and loyalty.

"We help clients combat transit delays by providing robust routing and tracking solutions that can leverage near real-time data and optimization algorithms to minimize delays and improve on-time performance," said Chris Arrasmith, senior vice president and general manager of Enterprise Computing Solutions, Unisys. "We take pride in helping freight companies mitigate challenges and boost every stage of the shipping lifecycle, expanding Unisys' longstanding history of supporting the market through our leading logistics management solutions, such as Cargo Portal Services and Unisys Logistics Optimization."

MMRO is the second module of the Unisys Logistics Optimization solution following the successful launch of the initial capacity optimization module in 2023. Attendees at the Manifest Conference will have the opportunity to preview demos of this new offering and experience firsthand how Unisys is revolutionizing logistics management.

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FAQ

What is Unisys's new MMRO module and how does it benefit freight companies?

Unisys's MMRO (multi-modal route optimization) module is an AI-powered solution that helps freight companies optimize routes by analyzing cargo details, weather data, customer preferences, and historical performance to reduce costs and improve delivery times.

When did Unisys (UIS) launch its latest logistics optimization module?

Unisys announced its new MMRO module at the Manifest Conference in Las Vegas in February 2025, following the initial capacity optimization module launched in 2023.

What key problems does the new Unisys (UIS) route optimization solution address?

The solution addresses transit delays, which are cited as the biggest concern among freight companies, by providing data-driven route recommendations to improve on-time deliveries and cost efficiency.

How does Unisys's MMRO module determine optimal shipping routes?

The MMRO module analyzes multiple factors including cargo details, weather data, customer preferences, and historical performance to recommend the most space-optimal and cost-effective routes based on specific operational KPIs.