Applied Data Consultants

What Applied Data Consultants does

Applied Data Consultants (ADC) is a privately held spatial-technology and last-mile logistics software firm headquartered in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, founded in 1996 by two GIS professionals in Omaha, Nebraska, and operating until its November 2024 acquisition by Epicor Software. The company built and commercialized the Elite EXTRA suite, a subscription-based last-mile logistics platform comprising three modules: Routing & Dispatch (route planning, real-time driver tracking, customer notifications, and analytics), Delivery Network (third-party delivery integrations with DoorDash, Uber, and Roadie), and Returns Automation (returns dashboard, customer portal, automated policy enforcement, and digital chain of custody). It served customers primarily in the automotive parts distribution and broader last-mile logistics verticals, with deep integrations into dealer management systems (CDK Global, Reynolds & Reynolds, Karmak, Procede) and telematics providers (Geotab, Azuga, Envue, Networkfleet), alongside government engagements (U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Wisconsin DNR, Wisconsin DHS).

ADC's business model combined annual subscription licensing for Elite EXTRA with custom software development and government contract services, sold via a direct, sales-led motion anchored by 'Request a Demo' CTAs and channel partnerships (e.g., Panasonic, ACDelco/General Motors, NADA, AAPEX). Revenue historically derived from recurring Elite EXTRA subscriptions, bespoke product builds for individual clients (DQMConnect for VLC, REDIComps, PQS, OneBrand Marketing, EAGL-i, WebGUIDE, ADZMAR), and periodic federal BPA contracts (notably $5.5M in 2009 and $3.3M in 2014 from the Army Corps of Engineers). At its end as an independent entity in 2023, ADC employed over 50 staff members, operated offices in Eau Claire, Madison, Milwaukee, and Omaha, and served hundreds of clients across 38 U.S. states, Canada, and a first European client landed in 2015. Following the 2024 acquisition, the ADC brand and consulting practice ended, and the Elite EXTRA suite continues to be sold through Epicor.

Name

Applied Data Consultants

Legal name

Applied Data Consultants

Website

https://adc4gis.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1996

Operating status

Acquired

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Applied Data Consultants built and sold Elite EXTRA, a subscription last-mile logistics software suite (routing, third-party delivery network, and returns automation) primarily for automotive parts distributors, until its 2024 acquisition by Epicor Software.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Last-Mile Logistics Software

NAICS

Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (51821), Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (518)

SIC

Services-Prepackaged Software (7372), Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370)

akta.pro primary industry

Data Integration, APIs & Telematics Data Platforms (TLABAJAM)

Keywords

• Last-mile logistics software
• Route optimization software
• Delivery management platform
• Returns automation software
• Automotive parts delivery

Headquarters

HQ city

Eau Claire

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

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. Elite EXTRA Software Suite: Subscription-based last-mile logistics software providing routing, dispatch, delivery network, and returns automation capabilities to automotive and logistics companies

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Applied Data Consultants (ADC) developed and sold the Elite EXTRA last-mile logistics software suite, comprising three modules: Routing & Dispatch (route planning, driver tracking, customer notifications), Delivery Network (third-party delivery integration with DoorDash, Uber, Roadie), and Returns Automation (returns dashboard, customer portal, automated policy enforcement, digital chain of custody). The company primarily served enterprise and mid-market automotive parts distributors, eCommerce, and logistics companies through direct sales and partner channels, and was acquired by Epicor Software in November 2024.

Product overview

Applied Data Consultants (ADC) developed a unified last-mile logistics software suite under the Elite EXTRA brand, comprising three core product modules: Routing & Dispatch (optimized route planning, driver tracking, customer notifications, and analytics), Delivery Network (third-party delivery integration with DoorDash, Uber, Roadie and other providers, including automated dispatch), and Returns Automation (returns dashboard, customer portal, policy enforcement, and chain of custody). The platform also offers numerous legacy products including DQMConnect (driver management), REDIComps (commercial real estate), OneBrand Marketing (mail marketing), and PQS (manufacturing ERP), along with historical GIS tools like WebGUIDE, ADZMAR, EAGL-i, MapVis, and WGX Mobile. The company was acquired by Epicor Software in November 2024.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Elite EXTRA: Last-mile logistics software suite including Routing & Dispatch, Delivery Network, and Returns Automation products.
• DQMConnect
• REDIComps
• OneBrand Marketing
• PQS

Products and services

• Elite EXTRA Last-mile logistics software suite that provides routing and dispatch, third-party delivery network integration, and returns automation for automotive, eCommerce, and delivery businesses.
• Routing & Dispatch Optimized and automated route planning with real-time driver tracking, customer notifications, and business analytics for delivery fleet management.
• Delivery Network Third-party delivery integration platform connecting with DoorDash, Uber, Roadie and other providers for expanded delivery coverage and automated dispatch.
• Returns Automation Returns management solution featuring live returns dashboard, customer portal, automated return policy enforcement, and digital chain of custody tracking.
• DQMConnect Web-based driver management software covering the complete process of handling driver applications through the hiring process for both drivers and trucking companies.
• REDIComps Commercial real estate transaction management software with detailed comp reports, map and form-based searching, and live market data for research in the Midwest.
• OneBrand Marketing

Quantifiable outcome

• Received Edison Award for Delivery Network innovation
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration16 records

Feature10 records

Partnerships

17 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Epicor SoftwarecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 November 2024Strategic acquisition by Epicor Software integrated Elite EXTRA last-mile logistics suite into Epicor's enterprise offerings. While this marked the end of the ADC brand, the customer-centric legacy lives on through the Elite EXTRA software suite now under Epicor.
• ESRIcoreTechnology or IntegrationLong-standing GIS technology partnership. Awarded 'New Business Partner of the Year' in 2000 and attained Silver Partnership status in 2011.
• ACDelco (General Motors)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAwarded General Motors ACDelco contract in 2011 for Elite EXTRA. Strategic partnership for automotive parts distribution logistics.
• CDK GlobalcoreTechnology or IntegrationPartnership began in 2011 for dealer management system integration.
• NADAminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership established in 2011 with National Automobile Dealers Association.
• AAPEXminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership established in 2011 with Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo.
• ITGminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership established in 2011.
• Mopar Masters GuildminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership established in 2011.
• Vehicle Licensing Consultants (VLC)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership established in 2013 for DQMConnect driver management software development.
• GeotabcoreTechnology or IntegrationPartnership established in 2017 for telematics integration with Elite EXTRA.
• PanasoniccoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership established in 2018. Awarded 'Innovator of the Year' by Panasonic in 2019.
• UbercoreTechnology or IntegrationPartnership established in 2019. Uber became a prominent provider in the Delivery Network for third-party delivery integration.
• DoorDashcoreTechnology or IntegrationDoorDash joined the Delivery Network as a provider in 2022, enabling seamless third-party delivery integration.
• RoadiecoreTechnology or IntegrationRoadie joined the Delivery Network as a provider in 2022, expanding third-party delivery options.
• Tag LogisticsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership established in 2022.
• Business Solutions PartnersminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership established in 2022.
• UnipartsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership established in 2022.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• Epicor Software: Epicor Software acquired ADC in November 2024 and is now the parent company of the Elite EXTRA last-mile logistics suite. While not a peer in the traditional sense, Epicor's enterprise ERP distribution is now the primary go-to-market channel for Elite EXTRA.
• ESRI: ESRI is the dominant GIS platform provider and a long-standing partner of ADC since the company's founding. While not a direct competitor in last-mile logistics, ESRI's ArcGIS platform is the underlying technology stack ADC built upon historically.

Direct peers

• FarEye: FarEye is a last-mile delivery management platform serving enterprise retailers, 3PLs, and carriers. It competes with Elite EXTRA for large enterprise customers needing end-to-end delivery orchestration, returns, and real-time visibility.
• Bringg: Bringg is a delivery orchestration platform enabling retailers and 3PLs to manage in-house fleets and third-party providers like DoorDash and Uber. It overlaps directly with Elite EXTRA's Delivery Network product for third-party dispatch integration.
• Route4Me: Route4Me is a SaaS route optimization and last-mile dispatch platform serving SMB and enterprise customers. It directly competes with Elite EXTRA's Routing & Dispatch product for delivery fleet management across multiple verticals.
• OptimoRoute: OptimoRoute provides route planning, optimization, and last-mile delivery software for fleets of varying sizes. It offers comparable functionality to Elite EXTRA's routing and dispatch module and competes for similar mid-market customers.
• DispatchTrack: DispatchTrack is a last-mile delivery experience platform offering real-time tracking, routing, and customer notifications for retail and B2B deliveries. It competes with Elite EXTRA for large enterprise customers seeking integrated delivery experience solutions.
• WorkWave: WorkWave provides field service and last-mile route management software with strong overlap to Elite EXTRA's route planning and dispatch capabilities. It serves pest control, moving, and delivery verticals with comparable subscription-based SaaS delivery.
• Onfleet: Onfleet is a last-mile delivery management software platform offering dispatch, routing, driver tracking, and customer notifications. It directly competes with Elite EXTRA for SMB and mid-market delivery businesses across food, retail, and services.

Broad incumbents

• Descartes Systems Group: Descartes is a large, publicly-traded logistics technology provider offering routing, telematics, and last-mile solutions as part of a broader portfolio. It competes with Elite EXTRA in routing and dispatch while serving customers of all sizes globally.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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