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MIQ Implements MercuryGate'S TMS to Free Capital for Business Growth

March 14, 2012

MIQ Logistics developed PowerTMS, its own Web-native Transportation Management System. This product, developed initially as a rate quotation and shipment management system, was expanded to include additional modes and operational disciplines.

As MIQ acquired clients, the additional business requirements were incorporated into the PowerTMS system. In addition, components were acquired from commercial software vendors to fill other functional needs. In 2009, MIQ faced the need to "make or buy" several major component subsystems to extend their reach into the marketplace.

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