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ZAManhattan ActiveTransportation™ Editions
Compare Manhattan ActiveTransportation editions and choose the tier that fits your network. Essentials, Enterprise and Enterprise Premier options for transportation operations across the Middle East and Africa.
ROUTING
Fewer empty miles
Route optimisation cuts empty running and lifts vehicle utilisation.
PLANNING
Faster solves
Plan complex networks in minutes, not hours.
SERVICE
On-time delivery
Sequenced execution protects the SLA across every lane.
SHIPPING
Fuller loads
Load builder pushes utilisation up without breaking service.
Three ActiveTransportation editions to suit your network
Manhattan ActiveTransportation is now available in three editions: Essentials, Enterprise, and Enterprise Premier. All three run on the same cloud platform, so the edition you choose is a question of scope, not commitment. Add capability as your network grows without swapping the system underneath.
Supply Chain Junction has been implementing Manhattan across the Middle East and Africa since 2002. If you are weighing which edition suits your operation, we can help you match it to how your transportation actually runs today.
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Compare ActiveTransportation editions
One platform, three editions. Step up without replacing what you built.
Every edition runs on the same Manhattan Active® platform. Moving up a tier turns on more capability — it does not replace the system underneath, and it does not mean a re‑implementation.
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The platform and AI foundation behind smarter, more connected operations
| AI‑Native Cloud Microservices ArchitectureBuilt on a modern cloud‑native microservices architecture that supports all Manhattan solutions. | |||
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| Data Management & Enterprise SecurityManage, store, and share data across solutions with near‑real‑time access and synchronisation, protected by enterprise‑grade security, encryption, and zero‑trust principles. | |||
| Evergreen Innovation (every 90 days)Stay current with continuous innovation on a regular 90‑day release cycle with no downtime. | |||
| Extensibility & API‑First IntegrationAdapt data, workflows, business logic, and user experiences to fit your operation, and connect seamlessly to external systems, partners, automation, and equipment through rich, open APIs. | |||
| ActiveAgents™ + Agent Foundry™Specialised AI agents that identify issues, guide resolution, and take action within supported workflows, easily built and managed through Agent Foundry, a studio for designing, deploying, and customising agents with no‑code and pro‑code tools. | Add-on | Add-on | Add-on |
Core transportation capability, in every edition
| Freight modes (TL, LTL, IM)Support core truckload, less‑than‑truckload, and intermodal transportation across everyday domestic shipping operations. | |||
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| Order & shipment creationCreate transportation orders and build executable shipments so teams can plan and move freight faster. | |||
| Carrier & rate selectionChoose the right carrier, equipment, and rate option for each shipment scenario. | |||
| Tendering & trackingTender loads to carriers and monitor in‑transit shipment status from dispatch through delivery. | |||
| Manual planningGive planners direct control over shipment creation, adjustments, and day‑to‑day execution decisions. | |||
| Carrier and vendor networksConnect carriers and logistics partners into shared workflows for smoother transportation coordination. | |||
| TM Mobile (iOS & Android)Extend transportation visibility and workflow support to mobile users in the field. |
Added at Enterprise
| Freight modes (parcel & small package)Add parcel shipping support for networks that manage small‑package and freight together. | — | ||
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| Static route planningPlan repeatable transportation flows using fixed routing logic for stable network operations. | — | ||
| Must‑ship‑together logicKeep related items on the same shipment when service or operational requirements demand it. | — | ||
| Same origin & destination planningAggregate shipments sharing the same origin and destination to improve efficiency and consolidation. | — | ||
| Claims managementManage freight claims more consistently to improve issue resolution and cost recovery. | — |
Added at Enterprise Premier
| Freight modes (ocean, air, rail)Support global and multimodal transportation beyond core over‑the‑road execution. | — | — | |
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| Dynamic shipment planningAdjust routing and planning decisions dynamically as conditions, constraints, or priorities change. | — | — | |
| Crossdock and relay planningCoordinate crossdock and relay movements to improve flow, flexibility, and network utilisation. | — | — | |
| Network shipment planning and executionManage complex shipment flows across a broader transportation network with tighter orchestration. | — | — | |
| 3PL (buy & sell)Support buy‑sell transportation models for third‑party logistics operations and commercial management. | — | — | |
| Load builderBuild efficient loads to improve equipment utilisation, shipment economics, and execution quality. | — | — |
Optional extensions, available on any edition
| Network appointment schedulingCoordinate appointment times across facilities and partners to improve flow, reduce congestion, and support on‑time execution. | Add-on | Add-on | Add-on |
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| Freight paymentManage freight settlement more efficiently to improve billing accuracy, auditability, and financial control. | Add-on | Add-on | Add-on |
| Transportation modellingEvaluate transportation scenarios to compare cost, service, and network design trade‑offs before making changes. | Add-on | Add-on | Add-on |
| Transportation procurementSource carrier capacity and rates more strategically to strengthen transportation buying decisions. | Add-on | Add-on | Add-on |
| Dispatch managementCoordinate dispatch activities to improve timing, communication, and shipment follow‑through. | Add-on | Add-on | Add-on |
| Yard managementExtend transportation coordination into the yard to improve trailer flow, visibility, and handoffs. | Add-on | Add-on | Add-on |
| Distance & time calculationCalculate travel time and distance to support more accurate planning and transportation decisions. | Add-on | Add-on | Add-on |
| Maps (geospatial insights)Add geographic context to support route understanding, planning decisions, and operational visibility. | Add-on | Add-on | Add-on |
Delivered by Supply Chain Junction, on every edition
| Scoping workshop against your live networkWe size the edition against how your transportation actually runs, before you commit. | |||
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| ERP and OMS integrationDelivered by the team that scoped it, not handed to a third party. | |||
| On‑site go‑live support in your time zonePeople in the room for go‑live, working the same hours your operation does. | |||
| Regional carrier and route knowledgeMEA carrier realities, border and route constraints applied to your plan. |
Capability shown is Manhattan’s published edition content and may change between releases. Confirm the current position for your edition with Supply Chain Junction before you rely on it commercially.
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Talk to Supply Chain JunctionActiveAgents™ and Agent Foundry™, explained
ActiveAgents™ are AI agents that watch live transportation operations and act on exceptions inside the workflow. They spot a carrier tender slipping, a lane exceeding cost tolerance, or a shipment about to miss its window, and step in before a dispatcher has to. Agent Foundry™ is the no-code toolkit that lets your team build and govern those agents against your own rules, so the automation reflects how your transportation actually runs.
ActiveTransportation Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
How do I choose the right ActiveTransportation edition?
Start with the shape of your transportation operation today. Domestic-only or cross-border, standard freight modes or a mix that includes parcel, ocean, air or rail, how much planning complexity you already carry. Essentials suits a defined operation running truckload, less-than-truckload and intermodal. Enterprise adds parcel, static route planning, must-ship-together logic, same origin and destination planning, and claims management. Enterprise Premier is for the largest, most complex networks that need multimodal orchestration and dynamic planning on day one. SCJ can walk you through the decision against a live picture of your operation.
Can I upgrade to a higher edition later?
Yes. All three editions run on the same Manhattan Active® platform. Moving from Essentials to Enterprise, or Enterprise to Enterprise Premier, does not require a re-implementation or data migration. You are turning on more capability, not replacing the system underneath.
What is included in each edition?
Every edition ships the same core transportation capability: order and shipment creation, carrier and rate selection, tendering, tracking, manual planning and mobile execution. Higher editions add capabilities like parcel support, static and dynamic route planning, crossdock and relay planning, load builder, and multimodal orchestration across ocean, air and rail. The comparison table above shows the full picture. The table is grouped into six bands so you can see what is common across editions, what steps up at Enterprise and Enterprise Premier, what is available as an add-on, and what Supply Chain Junction delivers on top.
What implementation support does Supply Chain Junction provide?
SCJ is the Geopartner for Manhattan in the Middle East and Africa. Every engagement starts with a scoping workshop against your actual network, followed by configuration, ERP and OMS integration, carrier and rate onboarding, training, go-live support and ongoing optimisation. You work with the same team from scope to go-live.
How is Manhattan Active® hosted?
Manhattan Active® is a cloud-native platform delivered as a managed service. SCJ works with you on regional data residency, backup and disaster recovery arrangements to fit your compliance requirements.
How long does implementation take?
Depends on scope. A single-region Essentials implementation typically runs eight to sixteen weeks. Enterprise implementations run longer because there is more configuration, more carrier and network integration, and often more freight modes. SCJ gives you a firm timeline after the scoping workshop, before you commit to the build.
What are ActiveAgents?
ActiveAgents™ are AI agents embedded in Manhattan Active®. They monitor live operations across the transportation network, flag exceptions the moment they surface (a tender slipping, a lane exceeding cost tolerance, a shipment about to miss its window), and take pre-defined actions inside the workflow. Agent Foundry™ is the no-code environment where your own team builds and governs those agents, so the rules that fire are your rules. ActiveAgents are available as an add-on across all three editions.
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