What vTradEx does

vTradEx (唯智信息), founded in 2001 and headquartered in Shanghai's Xuhui District, is a privately held Chinese enterprise logistics software provider serving more than 3,500 enterprise customers across 10+ industries including industrial manufacturing, automotive, new energy / clean energy, high-tech and electronics, pharmaceutical and healthcare, CPG and retail, chemical and energy, and 3PL / supply chain services. The product portfolio is structured around a platform-plus-modules architecture: three core execution systems — Order Management (OMS), Transportation Management (TMS), and Warehouse Management (WMS) — are supplemented by eight modules (Warehouse Execution System, Billing Management System, Route Optimization System, Yard Management System, Logistics Execution System for manufacturing, and International Freight Orchestration System). The proprietary hybrid cloud architecture, branded 'Cloud-Private Integration' (云私一体), connects on-premise enterprise deployments with the public-cloud 56Linked multi-tenant SaaS platform via the E-Hub integration layer, providing standardized API hubs for carrier systems, inventory, IoT devices, cold chain, and capacity pools.

Technology differentiation rests on the E-Hub supply chain interconnectivity platform (multiple HUB modules for 3PL, location, express, inventory, cold chain, capacity), AI-driven route optimization that compresses planning cycles by roughly 12x, rule-based exception alerting with multi-channel push, a natural-language billing rule engine, and warehouse equipment orchestration supporting multi-vendor AGV/AS/RS robots. vTradEx has been recognized 18 times across Gartner TMS and WMS Magic Quadrants, including a 2026 Niche Player placement in the global TMS MQ — making it the first mainland Chinese vendor to repeatedly appear in these reports.

Revenue is generated through a combination of (i) enterprise software licenses (perpetual or subscription) for the full TMS/WMS/OMS/module suite sold via direct enterprise field-sales teams organized by industry vertical, (ii) 56Linked cloud SaaS subscriptions for mid-market customers, (iii) professional services for deployment, integration, and consulting, and (iv) managed integration services via E-Hub. The company employs 400+ service team members across 20+ Chinese branches plus wholly-owned operations in Singapore serving Southeast Asia, India, Australia, Japan, the US, Germany, Belgium, the Netherlands, Mexico, South Africa, and other markets. Major disclosed customers include CATL, Hisense, Starbucks (Kunshan IDC), Mars, BYD, Continental Automotive, Chow Sang Sang, Arkema, Master Kong (Kangshifu), CRRC, Sany, SAIC-GM, Li-Ning, Sinopharm Logistics, and Vailogistics.

Name

vTradEx

Legal name

唯智信息技术（上海）有限公司

Website

https://vtradex.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

vTradEx is a Shanghai-headquartered Chinese enterprise logistics software provider offering TMS, WMS, OMS, and eight complementary modules through a hybrid cloud platform, serving 3,500+ customers across manufacturing, automotive, clean energy, retail, pharmaceutical, and 3PL industries in China and international markets.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Supply Chain Execution Software

NAICS

Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151), Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (518)

SIC

Services-Computer Programming Services (7371)

akta.pro primary industry

Industry-Specific Low-Code Platforms (Vertical App Platforms) (HDAEAKAL)

Keywords

• Logistics software solutions
• Warehouse management systems
• Transportation management systems
• Supply chain integration
• Hybrid cloud logistics

Headquarters

HQ city

Xuhui

HQ country

China

HQ region

Asia

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Enterprise Software Licenses (TMS, WMS, OMS, BMS, LES, YMS, ROS, IFOS): Perpetual or subscription-based software licenses for the full logistics management product suite, sold to large enterprise customers across manufacturing, retail, pharma, automotive, and 3PL industries. Implementation and consulting services bundled with software deployment.
2. 56Linked SaaS Platform: Multi-tenant cloud logistics management platform (56Linked) offering order, transportation, warehouse and billing management as a service. Platform serves 500+ shippers, 3000+ logistics companies, 1.5M+ drivers with 4M+ monthly orders. Revenue from subscription fees and usage.
3. Professional Services & Implementation: Consulting, system integration, and implementation services for enterprise deployments across China and international markets. Includes logistics digitalization advisory, system deployment, and ongoing support.
4. E-Hub Cloud Integration Services: Cloud-based integration hub enabling supply chain connectivity between shippers, carriers, 3PLs, and equipment providers. Provides data exchange and collaboration services via various HUB modules.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

vTradEx develops and sells an enterprise logistics software suite built around three core systems (OMS, TMS, WMS) and six supporting modules (WES, BMS, ROS, YMS, LES, IFOS), sold primarily to large manufacturers, retailers, and 3PLs. The company also operates the 56Linked multi-tenant SaaS platform and the proprietary E-Hub hybrid-cloud integration hub to connect supply chain partners across public and private cloud environments.

Product overview

vTradEx (唯智信息) is a comprehensive logistics software provider offering a platform-plus-modules architecture built around two core systems — TMS (transportation management) and WMS (warehouse management) — supported by eight add-on modules. The core platform integrates order management (OMS), transportation management (TMS), and warehouse management (WMS) as the primary execution engines, while the module suite extends capabilities into warehouse equipment orchestration (WES), billing management (BMS), route optimization (ROS), yard management (YMS), and logistics execution for manufacturing (LES). The international freight orchestration system (IFOS) extends the platform to cross-border logistics. The 56Linked SaaS platform provides a public cloud multi-tenant environment for small and medium enterprises, connected via E-Hub integration hub, which also enables the hybrid cloud deployment model (云私一体). Cube-IQ (from MagicLogic, distributed by vTradEx in China) provides container loading optimization. The portfolio covers the full supply chain execution lifecycle from order receipt through international freight delivery.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• 56Linked: 中国规模最大SaaS物流管理平台，提供物流管理公有云服务
• E-Hub
• CargoHub

Products and services

• Order Management System (OMS) Central order management platform that handles order creation, split, consolidation, tracking, confirmation, status updates, and fulfillment across B2B, B2C, and O2O channels; serves as the control tower for coordinating downstream WMS and TMS execution systems for enterprise shippers.
• Transportation Management System (TMS) Comprehensive transportation management platform covering shipment automation, carrier collaboration, inbound/outbound transport management, route optimization, and real-time tracking from first mile to last mile, with GPS/GIS integration and KPI monitoring for enterprise logistics operations.
• Warehouse Management System (WMS) Full-supply-chain collaborative warehousing management system supporting raw material, semi-finished, distribution, e-commerce, pharmaceutical, automated, and manual warehouses, with configurable strategies for receiving, putaway, picking, kitting, and AS/RS automation integration.
• Warehouse Execution System (WES) Warehouse equipment orchestration system for multi-brand, multi-type robot environments that uses AI algorithms for robot capacity balancing, hotspot classification, aisle balancing, and automatic fault recovery in automated warehouses.
• Billing Management System (BMS) Logistics billing and settlement platform with a natural language-based rule engine for defining freight calculation formulas, supporting multi-dimensional cost and revenue analysis by line, region, warehouse, and transportation service.
• Route Optimization System (ROS) AI-powered route planning system that uses intelligent optimization algorithms to automatically generate transportation routes based on vehicle types, addresses, time windows, and road network data, reducing planning time from 1-2 hours to 5-10 minutes.
• Yard Management System (YMS) Yard and dock appointment management system for large logistics centers managing dock resource scheduling, vehicle entry/exit coordination, and queue management with smart appointment recommendation algorithms.
• Logistics Execution System (LES) Manufacturing-focused logistics execution system managing material replenishment from multiple suppliers to production lines, with raw material procurement logistics, factory line-side warehouse storage, and material retrieval algorithms for lean manufacturing.
• IFOS (International Freight Orchestration System) International freight management platform enabling collaboration among international buyers, suppliers, freight forwarders, and logistics providers, covering purchase orders, factory coordination, cargo consolidation, container loading, booking, and shipment tracking across air, sea, road, and rail modes.
• 56Linked SaaS Platform (物流链云平台) Public cloud-based multi-tenant logistics management SaaS platform connecting 500+ shippers, 3,000+ logistics companies, and 1.5M+ drivers with order aggregation, logistics tracking, visibility, and collaborative management.
• E-Hub Integration Platform Cloud-based supply chain integration platform enabling one-click connectivity between supply chain partners via standardized API hubs for carrier systems, inventory systems, order documents, IoT devices, cold chain, and capacity pool management.
• Cube-IQ Loading Optimization

Quantifiable outcome

• 70% transportation efficiency improvement for 康师傅, coordinating 100+ factories, 100+ carriers, and 100K+ vehicles
• +7 more outcomes

Named customers16 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

AI capability16 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and strategic.

• o9 SolutionscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 December 2023Global AI-driven integrated planning and operations digital transformation leader o9 Solutions announced a strategic partnership with vTradEx to enter the China market. The partnership enables o9's supply chain planning solutions to be integrated with vTradEx's logistics execution platform (TMS/WMS), targeting enterprise customers in China seeking integrated supply chain planning and logistics execution capabilities.
• Project44strategicTechnology or IntegrationProject44's Visibility Operation Center (VOC) integrated with vTradEx TMS to provide Arkema with real-time transportation tracking across Europe, Asia, and China. The integration enables end-to-end visibility, predictive insights for disruption detection, and carrier performance monitoring.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• o9 Solutions: AI-driven integrated planning and operations platform; partner of vTradEx for China market entry and a co-sell counterpart for supply chain planning + execution stacks that overlap with vTradEx's execution modules.
• Kinaxis (now Concurrent Inc.): Concurrent planning and supply chain orchestration vendor; increasingly bundles execution-adjacent capabilities and competes with vTradEx for enterprise supply chain digital transformation deals globally.

Broad incumbents

• Oracle Transportation Management: Oracle's OTM and SCM Cloud suite are leading global TMS solutions, named alongside vTradEx in Gartner TMS Magic Quadrants; a primary global incumbent vTradEx must displace in multinational accounts.
• Descartes Systems Group: Logistics technology provider covering TMS, customs, routing, and visibility; competes in the broader logistics execution stack that vTradEx serves, especially via the integrated Arkema visibility partnership with Project44.
• Manhattan Associates: Global leader in WMS, TMS, and supply chain commerce with Manhattan Active platform; directly comparable to vTradEx's TMS/WMS/YMS suite and competes for the same enterprise logistics RFPs.
• Blue Yonder: Panasonic-owned supply chain software provider covering planning, TMS, WMS, and execution; competes with vTradEx's full-stack offering and is also a Gartner MQ Leader that vTradEx benchmarks against.
• E2open: Cloud-based supply chain platform spanning TMS, WMS, demand/supply planning, and global trade management; competes with vTradEx for multinational end-to-end supply chain contracts and offers the broader planning + execution stack vTradEx lacks.
• SAP Transportation Management: SAP TM is bundled into the broader S/4HANA SCM stack; competes with vTradEx for large multinational logistics transformations and was previously a Gartner TMS MQ Leader.

Others

• Geek+: China-based AMR/AGV robotics vendor; a partner (not direct competitor) to vTradEx via WMS-AGV white-box integrations such as Chow Sang Sang, and an ecosystem enabler that shapes vTradEx's warehouse automation value proposition.

Regional players

• Cainiao Network: Alibaba-affiliated Chinese logistics technology and fulfillment network operator; the most comparable China-headquartered logistics-tech peer to vTradEx and a key competitor for 3PL, e-commerce, and CPG logistics software deals in China.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance15 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds2 records

Investors3 records

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M&A

Investments

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