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What is LIVE Connect?

Banyan Technology powers intelligent freight management with the LIVE Connect® platform, a comprehensive solution for managing over-the-road (OTR) shipping. Tailored for Shippers, 3PLs and logistics partners, LIVE Connect enables seamless execution across Truckload (TL), Less-Than-Truckload (LTL), Parcel and Final Mile with advanced automation and predictive insights. Using AI and business intelligence, the platform automates rating, booking, auditing and tracking processes while eliminating costly manual workflows. Users gain real-time access to pricing, carrier performance and shipping analytics through native TMS capabilities or streamlined API integrations. With more direct carrier connections than any other provider, Banyan delivers maximum flexibility and control for end-to-end freight execution. Built to scale with evolving supply chains, Banyan Technology’s innovations have helped thousands of clients optimize operations and reduce freight spend since 2001. Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, Banyan continues to lead with client-first enhancements and award-winning service.

What is AFS?

Transforming roughly $39 billion in transportation spending into predictive rate models and actionable insights for the next quarter across truckload, less-than-truckload (LTL), express parcel, and ground parcel segments is crucial. By pinpointing and resolving invoice errors and inconsistencies, you can significantly boost your profit margins through detailed audits of parcels, freight, and ocean bills. This method not only simplifies parcel costs and service standards but also aids in securing better contract rates, reducing billing errors, and lowering internal costs, ultimately fostering greater profitability. With the support of a leading Transportation Management System (TMS), tried-and-true methodologies, and practical insights, you can adeptly plan, manage, and implement every element of LTL freight transport. Whether you need outsourced managed transportation services, freight brokerage, or help with international shipping and freight forwarding, our considerable purchasing power and extensive supply chain analytics will strengthen your logistics framework. In addition, AFS team members are committed to helping over 1,800 clients in more than 35 nations achieve sustainable savings and operational effectiveness. This holistic strategy guarantees that your business remains agile and competitive in a swiftly changing market landscape, allowing for continual adaptation and improvement in service delivery.

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Integrations Supported

BrokerPro
DAT Load Board
Dynamic Ship
Flock Freight
GoComet
Greenscreens.ai
LoadMaster
Microsoft Dynamics 365
NetSuite
Overhaul
PC*MILER
ProShip
Revenova TMS
Roadie
Salesforce
Transfix
TriumphPay
Trucker Tools
Truckstop Load Board
Turvo

Integrations Supported

BrokerPro
DAT Load Board
Dynamic Ship
Flock Freight
GoComet
Greenscreens.ai
LoadMaster
Microsoft Dynamics 365
NetSuite
Overhaul
PC*MILER
ProShip
Revenova TMS
Roadie
Salesforce
Transfix
TriumphPay
Trucker Tools
Truckstop Load Board
Turvo

API Availability

Has API

API Availability

Has API

Pricing Information

Pricing not provided.
Free Trial Offered?
Free Version

Pricing Information

Pricing not provided.
Free Trial Offered?
Free Version

Supported Platforms

SaaS
Android
iPhone
iPad
Windows
Mac
On-Prem
Chromebook
Linux

Supported Platforms

SaaS
Android
iPhone
iPad
Windows
Mac
On-Prem
Chromebook
Linux

Customer Service / Support

Standard Support
24 Hour Support
Web-Based Support

Customer Service / Support

Standard Support
24 Hour Support
Web-Based Support

Training Options

Documentation Hub
Webinars
Online Training
On-Site Training

Training Options

Documentation Hub
Webinars
Online Training
On-Site Training

Company Facts

Organization Name

Banyan Technology

Date Founded

2001

Company Location

United States

Company Website

www.banyantechnology.com

Company Facts

Organization Name

AFS

Company Location

United States

Company Website

afs.net

Categories and Features

Freight

Banyan Technology offers cutting-edge freight management through its platform, LIVE Connect®, which is recognized as the most integrated solution for over-the-road freight management. Tailored for Shippers and 3PLs, LIVE Connect enhances the shipping process for Truckload, LTL, Final Mile, and Parcel services by providing a cohesive workflow that consolidates rating, execution, and visibility throughout the freight journey. Leveraging real-time connections with carriers, API-driven integrations, and AI-powered automation, this platform minimizes the need for manual tasks, improves carrier selection efficiency, and enhances cost management. Featuring one of the largest carrier networks in the over-the-road sector, LIVE Connect transforms disjointed freight information into practical insights, empowering teams to act swiftly, avert service interruptions, and operate confidently in a rapidly changing logistics landscape.

3PL
Barcoding / RFID
Billing & Invoicing
Customer Management
Customer Portal
Import / Export Management
International Forwarders
LTL Management
Local Forwarders
Rate Management
Shipment Tracking
Truckload Management
Warehouse Management
Waybills

Logistics

3PL
Barcoding / RFID
CRM
Container Tracking
Cross Docking
Fleet Management
Inventory Management
Order Management
Purchasing
Scheduling
Shipping Management
Transportation Management

LTL

Shipping

Air Shipping
Bills of Lading
Container Shipping
Freight Shipping
Ground Shipping
Import / Export
Ocean Shipping
Parcel Shipping
Quotes / Estimates
Shipment Tracking
Warehouse Management

Supply Chain Management

Banyan Technology offers advanced supply chain management solutions through its innovative platform, LIVE Connect®, which is recognized as the most integrated OTR freight management system in the industry. Tailored for shippers and third-party logistics providers (3PLs), LIVE Connect seamlessly integrates transportation, data, and decision-making capabilities within a cohesive ecosystem, enhancing operational oversight throughout the supply chain. By leveraging real-time connectivity with carriers, API-based integrations, and AI-driven automation, the platform converts disjointed logistics information into valuable insights. This enables organizations to achieve comprehensive visibility, optimize cost management, and make quicker, more informed decisions that minimize disruptions and boost performance. With LIVE Connect, supply chain teams can navigate an increasingly complex global landscape with increased agility, resilience, and confidence.

Demand Planning
Electronic Data Interchange
Import / Export Management
Inventory Management
Order Fulfillment
Order Management
Sales & Operations Planning
Shipping Management
Supplier Management
Transportation Management
Warehouse Management

Categories and Features

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