project44

Movement intelligence and decision platform

Series C+
Chicago, IL
Founded 2014

About

Founded by Jett McCandless, project44 built the leading supply chain visibility and decision intelligence network, connecting over 1.5 billion shipments annually for more than 1,000 global brands across manufacturing, automotive, retail, life sciences, food and beverage, and energy. In June 2025, the company evolved its Movement platform into a Decision Intelligence Platform structured across four layers: Connect, See, Act, and Automate. The network reaches 80,000+ carriers across all modes, with 95% of new connections activating in minutes. Customers include Ford, Eaton, Home Depot, and Maersk Contract Logistics. project44 has been named a Leader in the Gartner Magic Quadrant for Real-Time Transportation Visibility for five consecutive years and reported over 40% year-over-year ARR growth in Q3 2025.

Products

  • Decision Intelligence Platform — Enables confident supply chain decisions with AI-driven insights and automation.
    Customer sectors: supply chain managers, logistics planners, operations leaders
  • Connection Accelerator — Streamlines carrier onboarding to speed up connectivity and time to value.
    Customer sectors: logistics managers, carrier managers, supply chain teams
  • Transportation Management System — Controls pre-shipment workflows including rating, tendering, and analytics.
    Customer sectors: transportation coordinators, freight managers, supply chain operators
  • Visibility — Manages inventory in transit globally across all transportation modes.
    Customer sectors: supply chain analysts, logistics coordinators, freight operators
  • Yard Management System — Automates and manages yard processes with IoT-enabled workflows.
    Customer sectors: warehouse managers, yard supervisors, distribution center operators

Market research & competitive positioning

Source-backed TAM / SAM / SOM sizing, displacement analysis, and an interactive peer positioning map for project44 — available to members.

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