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Banyan Technology Receives Top Logistics IT Company & Strategic Partner of the Year Awards

Recognized by Inbound Logistics and 3rd Party Freight Forwarding Company

Banyan Technology Receives Top Logistics IT Company & Strategic Partner of the Year Awards

CLEVELAND, OH (June 4, 2024) – Banyan Technology, the leading provider of over-the-road (OTR) freight execution software, has been recognized for its commitment to the pursuit of excellence in innovation, and customer service and support.

“We are excited to be recognized for our technology and strategic partnerships within the industry,” said Brian Smith, CEO of Banyan. “Our patented LIVE Connect® platform continues to set industry standards by enhancing OTR freight operations, providing our clients with unmatched efficiencies. I appreciate the work of our dedicated team and support of our valued clients, whose trust and collaboration make these advancements possible.”


Banyan’s recent recognitions are a result of the continuous innovations to its LIVE Connect software, which improves clients’ OTR shipping operations by diversifying mode options and ensuring every shipment is optimized for cost, time and quality.

Inbound Logistics’ annual selection of the Top 100 Technology Providers honors companies offering technology solutions designed to solve transportation, logistics and supply chain challenges, and whose customer successes are well-documented supporting product innovation.

Banyan was also named Strategic Partner of the Year by freight forwarding client RIM Logistics. RIM acknowledged Banyan’s role in helping them increase their domestic LTL freight services by nearly 90%. Banyan’s in-house Client Growth Services program supports growing 3PLs in their prospecting and sales efforts for new OTR business.

“We are excited to present Banyan Technology with our 2023 Strategic Vendor Award. Banyan has proven that they can bring both valuable ideas to the table, as well as execute them,” said Jason Steinke, Executive Vice President at RIM. “With nearshoring being real in North America, Banyan has helped RIM grow exponentially in the Canada, US, and Mexico markets. Banyan is a true partner that has similar visions to our own. We sincerely appreciate what they have already helped us accomplish and that they continue to be overly excited about our future growth together!”

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About Banyan Technology:
Banyan Technology, the leading provider of over-the-road (OTR) shipping software, delivers enterprise-level, end-to-end freight execution solutions. Our patented LIVE Connect® platform serves as your primary transportation management system (TMS) or API connectivity that supports your existing systems. Banyan’s solution provides a comprehensive suite of AI and BI tools that help automate manual shipping processes and identify cost-saving opportunities through multi-mode rate comparison. To learn more, visit www.banyantechnology.com or connect with us on LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter.

About Inbound Logistics:
Inbound Logistics is a pioneering magazine empowering demand-driven enterprises. IL's educational mission is to guide businesses to efficiently manage logistics, reduce and speed inventory, and neutralize transportation cost increases by aligning supply to demand and adjusting enterprise functions to support that paradigm shift. More information about demand-driven enterprise practices is available at www.inboundlogistics.com.

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