Transplace signs Pep Boys deal

Transplace signs Pep Boys deal    Transplace Inc., a logistics technology and transportation management services provider, on Monday said Pep Boys, a national automotive aftermarket retail and service chain, has selected the company for a complete transportation management system.
   With nearly 600 stores in 36 states and Puerto Rico, Pep Boys will use Transplace’s Web-native TMS to manage inbound transportation from domestic vendors to its distribution centers and crossdocks, Transplace said in a release. Pep Boys will use Transplace’s TMS for shipment planning, execution and tracking, as well as event management in order to streamline processes and increase supply chain visibility.
   Additional key focus areas of the Transplace TMS include order management, carrier and freight optimization and management reports to effectively analyze key performance indicators.