IDS is an independent logistics service provider specialized in transport management. As a kind of outsourced transport department, we organize and optimize transport flows for companies that want to gain more control over their logistics. As a Control Tower, we plan, coordinate and monitor shipments. In addition to unburdening our customers, we also focus on optimization to save costs, create a resilient and agile supply chain that provides our customers with insights, adds to customer excellence and is future proof.
No, IDS operates entirely without its own assets. We are independent and therefore neutral and objective. Together, we always choose the carrier or mode of transport that best suits your specific shipments. This gives you maximum flexibility and the certainty that the most suitable solution will be chosen in your best interests.
Yes, you can. Absolutely. IDS is happy to work with your existing carriers. At the same time, we have a broad network of proven carriers and country specialists that we can add where necessary. We also regularly help organizations with tendering and implementing the results. This allows you to combine trusted partners with new opportunities and build a robust and flexible transport strategy.
Freight Forwarding is about arranging individual shipments, often on an ad- hoc or project basis. Next to arranging shipments a Control Tower also offers real-time visibility, Performance management, carrier management and exception management. This not only gives you control over daily operations, but also generates structural improvements in costs, performance and sustainability. Want to know more about how both models work? Then read our in-depth article.
A partnership with IDS starts with an analysis of your current transport flows. We look at volumes, routes, costs and service levels. Based on this, we identify areas for improvement, for example through consolidation or more efficient planning. We then start in phases: often with a pilot or proof of concept first. Sometimes even for a single location, country or mode of transport. It’s all about trust and success. After that, we continue to scale up together. IDS ensures that switching to a Control Tower remains very simple and manageable.
IDS actively supports companies in making their supply chain more sustainable. As a logistics service provider, we offer insights into CO₂ emissions and advise on reduction options, such as shipment consolidation, modal shift (e.g. from road to rail or inland waterway) and the selection of sustainable carriers. IDS support this through clear reports and dashboards, enabling customers to realize their sustainability strategy in a concrete and demonstrable manner.
Yes, IDS is active in both national and international transport. As a Control Tower, we have a wide network of carriers in Europe and beyond. This enables us to organize the most efficient solution for every type of shipment, from pallets to full truckloads.
At IDS, customers decide for themselves which tasks they want IDS to perform. And what they would like to continue doing themselves. In all cases, the collaboration is completely transparent and you, as a customer, have full insight.
Starting a collaboration with IDS is like training a new employee/colleague. At IDS, we work with dedicated customer teams. In other words, specialists who are fully familiar with the world of transport and are 100% committed to you as our customer. In addition, each specialist also has a backup, which ensures continuity.
A TMS (Transport Management System) is technology that you can purchase to organize transport yourself. A Control Tower is about the possibility to partly or completely outsource transport management. A Control Tower works with a TMS for this purpose. A Control tower is a TMS and team in one.