Smarter all the way
In pharmaceutical distribution, precision is non-negotiable. GDP is more than a guideline, it’s the core of trust and compliance in healthcare logistics. Yet achieving it often feels out of reach for mid-to-large distributors without overhauling their entire tech stack. That’s where BlueRock TMS comes in.
Industrial logistics teams today face mounting challenges: from fragmented IT systems and manual planning to scalability issues and a lack of real-time data. In this post, we explore the top five pain points in manufacturing and industrial supply chains, and how BlueRock TMS solves them through API-first integration, automation, and a platform built for clarity and speed.
In 2025, logistics leaders face increasing pressure to modernize their operations amidst rising customer expectations, supply chain disruptions, and technological advancements. Legacy Transportation Management Systems (TMS), once seen as safe and stable, are now proving to be significant bottlenecks.
BlueRock TMS has been recognized in the 2025 edition of the Supply Chain Media IT Subway Map, highlighting its leadership in Transportation Management Systems across Europe. This inclusion confirms BlueRock’s growing impact on the logistics technology landscape, offering industrial shippers advanced, integrated solutions to navigate complexity with greater speed and clarity.
BlueRock TMS has appointed Rico van Leuken as CEO to lead its next phase of global growth. With deep experience in logistics and technology, Van Leuken will drive innovation, accelerate implementation, and enhance customer value, reinforcing BlueRock’s leadership in transportation management solutions.
Maxfurn, a leading international furniture manufacturer, has announced a strategic partnership with BlueRock TMS, a global expert in transportation management systems. This collaboration is set to optimize Maxfurn’s global transport operations, enhance supply chain efficiency, and improve service for customers worldwide.
BlueRock TMS has been recognized for the fifth consecutive year in the 2025 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Transportation Management Systems. This milestone reflects our continued focus on innovation, user experience, and delivering measurable value to logistics operations across Europe and beyond.
GLS Netherlands, a leading logistics service provider, has announced a strategic collaboration with BlueRockTMS, a global leader in transportation management solutions. This partnership aims to streamline transportation operations, optimize supply chain efficiency, and deliver superior value to GLS Netherlands’ customers.
The newly formed BlueRock TMS Board of Directors highlights the company’s commitment to sustainable growth and innovation in transportation management. With their expertise, the board will drive long-term goals, ensuring the delivery of reliable and cutting-edge TMS solutions.
Explore BlueRock TMS’ solutions to last-mile cold chain challenges in compliance, distribution, and route planning for temperature-sensitive goods. Learn how IoT, automation, and dynamic TMS can enhance safety, compliance, and efficiency in cold chain logistics.
First Supply, a leading distributor of HVAC, air conditioning, industrial pipe, valves, fittings, waterworks, and plumbing supplies with 52 locations across the Midwest, has chosen BlueRock TMS to deliver a transportation management software system for its new, state-of-the-art distribution facility currently under construction in Wisconsin.
BlueRock TMS has partnered with Fortino Capital to accelerate its global growth. Together, the companies aim to drive organic and acquisition-based growth, enhancing BlueRock’s position as a leader in transportation management systems.