Next Generation Logistics Inc., a provider of managed freight services, TMS software, and supply chain consulting services and Data Masons Software LLC, a provider of EDI and XML solutions, announced a strategic technology partnership.

Next Generation Logistics selected Data Masons’ Vantage Point EDI solution to complement the capabilities of its FreightMaster TMS and Dynamics TMS Software. With this partnership Next Generation Logistics can extend their support of its customers’ strategic visions by providing innovative EDI solutions that streamline and automate EDI document processing with transportation partners.

“We’re excited that our partnership with a trusted EDI provider like Data Masons will increase our customers’ competitive advantage by providing them with additional domain expertise and industry-focused technology solutions. When selecting an EDI partner, Data Masons’ technology strategy aligned with our own focus on offering a low total cost of ownership, leveraging existing infrastructure and delivering robust solutions.

"While our TMS software provides a complete enterprise transportation management planning and execution platform, Vantage Point EDI will allow customers’ to quickly and easily integrate EDI data, automate key EDI processes, improve message tracking, without the complexity and unnecessary ERP customizations. This partnership has the power to significantly impact our clients’ ability to effectively communicate with all of their trading partners," said Ari Smith, President & CEO of Next Generation Logistics, Inc.

“Data Masons is pleased to support Next Generation Logistics in providing outstanding technology solutions and service to their TMS customers. Not only do we share the same technology strategy, we also share our dedication to providing unparalleled levels of service and expertise in serving these industries.

"With each industry comes extremely precise document requirements, and with EDI, technology, service and experience is a must-have combination in order to give the customer a cost-effective, risk-free competitive advantage. We’re looking forward delivering this combination to Next Generation Logistics’ customers,” said Dennis Bruce, Director, Business Development at Data Masons.

Next Generation Logistics is attending AXUG Summit 2012 as a Platinmum Sponsor and demonstrating our Dynamics TMS in Expo booth #339 and Data Masons is exhibiting and demonstrating its Vantage Point EDI solution in Expo Booth #223.