What DDS Logistics does

DDS Logistics is a French software publisher founded in 1984 and headquartered in Boulogne-Billancourt, operating as part of the broader Generix Group. It commercializes the Generix DDS TMS, a cloud-based SaaS Transport Management System designed to help shippers and third-party logistics (3PL) providers plan, execute, and optimize freight operations across road, rail, air, and sea modes. Core capabilities include transport request integration with ERP and WMS systems, order consolidation, dynamic scheduling, multi-leg dossier management, carrier selection across cost, service, and CO2 criteria, real-time tracking, appointment booking, driver management, pre-billing, freight purchasing analytics, and carbon impact measurement.

The platform is built as part of a wider Generix Group supply chain execution suite that also encompasses a Warehouse Management System (WMS), Yard Management System (YMS), Resource Management System (RMS), collaborative supply planning (GPA), an Order Management System, omnichannel commerce modules, and an EDI/e-invoicing suite including the TradeXpress Infinity B2B/A2A integration platform. Technology architecture is delivered as a fully cloud-based SaaS offering, with deep integration into customer ERP and WMS environments, multi-language and multi-currency support, and a portfolio of add-on portals (Carrier Portal, 3PL Portal, Customer/Supplier Portals) for ecosystem collaboration.

DDS Logistics operates a subscription-based enterprise SaaS business model with annual billing and quote-based pricing tied to scope and organizational needs. The go-to-market is sales-led and enterprise-focused, targeting large shippers and 3PL providers across at least ten markets spanning Western Europe (France, Spain, Italy, Portugal, Benelux), North America (USA, Canada), and Brazil. The company was recognized by Gartner as a Notable Vendor in the 2025 Europe Context Magic Quadrant for Transport Management Systems, and publishes customer outcomes including a 10–30% reduction in total transport budget following TMS implementation.

Name

DDS Logistics

Legal name

Generix Group

Website

https://ddslogistics.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1984

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

DDS Logistics is a French software publisher founded in 1984 that sells the Generix DDS TMS, a cloud-based SaaS Transport Management System for shippers and 3PL providers to plan, execute, and optimize freight across multiple modes, operating across Europe and the Americas.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Transport Management Software

akta.pro primary industry

Carrier/Ship-From TMS (Shipper-Facing Execution) (TLAEAAAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

TMS Planning & Optimization (Network Design, Mode/Carrier Selection) (TLAEAAAL), Appointment Scheduling & Dock/Carrier Check-in (TMS Adjacent) (TLAEAAAJ), Carrier Sales & Capacity Sourcing Platforms (TLAEAJAD)

Keywords

• Transport management software
• Logistics software solutions
• Supply chain execution
• Freight optimization systems
• Carrier management software

Headquarters

HQ city

Boulogne-billancourt

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. SaaS Subscription: Cloud-based SaaS subscription model where customers pay for their specific needs without managing technical infrastructure. The publisher handles integration, configuration, and team training. Includes 24/7 customer support via phone or customer portal.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

DDS Logistics, a software publisher founded in 1984 and part of Generix Group, provides the Generix DDS TMS, a cloud-based SaaS Transport Management System for shippers and 3PL providers. The platform delivers intelligent transport optimization (route planning, loading optimization, carrier selection with CO2 criteria), integrated transport execution with ERP/WMS connectivity, real-time tracking, dynamic scheduling, appointment booking, cost management, and carbon impact measurement across all transport modes.

Product overview

Generix Group offers a multi-product SaaS platform organized around two main solution suites: Generix Supply Chain Execution (encompassing Generix DDS TMS for transport management, Generix WMS for warehouse management, Generix RMS for resource planning, Generix YMS for yard management, and Generix GPA for collaborative supply planning) and Generix Commerce (featuring the Order Management System, omnichannel payment collection, customer journey animation, and unified inventory management). The company also provides a comprehensive EDI & e-Invoicing suite including the TradeXpress Infinity integration platform, AP Automation, Customer Portal, Supplier Portal, and Collaborative Network. Additional add-on modules include Carrier Portal, 3PL Portal, Order Tracking, and KPI & Analytics. The platform supports ERP and WMS integration and is delivered in SaaS/cloud mode.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Generix DDS TMS: Transport Management System software for intelligent, integrated, and sustainable transport management.
• Generix WMS
• Generix YMS
• Generix RMS
• TradeXpress Infinity

Products and services

• Generix DDS TMS (Transport Management System)
• Generix WMS (Warehouse Management System)
• Generix RMS (Resource Planning)
• Generix YMS (Yard Management System)
• Generix GPA (Gestion Partagée des Approvisionnements)
• TradeXpress Infinity
• Generix EDI & e-Invoicing
• Generix Order Management System (OMS)

Quantifiable outcome

• 10-30% reduction in total transport budget including personnel and management costs

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Gartner Peer InsightsminorOthersCustomer review platform where clients provide peer feedback on Generix DDS TMS. Reviews highlight solid customer support, good interface, real-time tracking, and solid partnership for consulting.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Descartes Systems Group: Descartes offers a broad TMS and logistics technology stack, including routing, rate management, and carrier collaboration, overlapping directly with Generix DDS TMS in European transport execution.
• MercuryGate International: MercuryGate is a dedicated TMS vendor serving shippers and 3PLs with multi-mode planning, execution, and carrier sourcing capabilities that directly parallel Generix DDS TMS functionality.
• E2open: E2open offers a connected supply chain platform including TMS, global trade, and channel data, with comparable carrier collaboration and transport execution functionality to Generix DDS TMS.
• Alpega Group (including Transwide / Teleroute): Alpega provides TMS, transport procurement, and freight marketplace solutions across Europe—closely matching Generix's shipper and 3PL customer profile and TMS feature set.
• Trimble Transportation (formerly Transporeon): Trimble's Transporeon-branded TMS and Transport Execution platform is a leading European transport procurement, execution, and carrier collaboration suite that competes head-on with Generix DDS TMS for shipper and 3PL contracts.
• Körber Supply Chain (K.Motion TMS): Körber's K.Motion TMS targets mid-to-large European shippers and 3PLs, providing multi-mode transport planning and execution in direct competition with Generix DDS TMS.

Broad incumbents

• Oracle Transportation Management: Oracle TMS (formerly G-Log) is a long-standing global TMS suite targeting large shippers and 3PLs, often bundled with Oracle WMS and ERP—an overlapping proposition to Generix DDS TMS.
• Blue Yonder (formerly JDA): Blue Yonder offers a cloud TMS as part of its end-to-end supply chain planning and execution platform, competing with Generix DDS TMS in transportation planning, execution, and carrier collaboration.
• SAP (SAP Transportation Management): SAP's TM module is the dominant ERP-anchored TMS in the European enterprise market, directly competing with Generix DDS TMS for shipper and 3PL RFPs and bundling TMS with broader ERP/WMS suites.
• Manhattan Active Transportation Management: Manhattan's TMS is typically sold alongside Manhattan Active WM to mid-market and enterprise shippers/3PLs, mirroring Generix's TMS-plus-WMS go-to-market approach.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/generix-group
• Xx.com/ddslogistics

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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