Vooma
Vooma, formerly known as Vooma Automation, is a San Francisco-based company offering a back-office automation platform for freight brokers and carriers, focusing on streamlining order entry processes in the logistics industry.
Company Overview
Vooma is located in San Francisco, CA, USA, and operates in the B2B industry, specifically within supply chain and logistics. Initially known as Vooma Automation, the company focuses on providing back-office automation solutions for freight brokers and carriers. Vooma's platform aims to eliminate manual order entry to help logistics companies concentrate on work that drives business value.
Services
Vooma offers a back-office automation platform designed for freight brokers and carriers. This platform automates the entire process of order taking from shippers. It can handle orders from any source, including PDF orders, rate confirmations, spreadsheets, plain text emails, or screenshots. The platform also includes document review capabilities, allowing users to review outputs before sending them to their Transportation Management System (TMS). For ease of integration, Vooma supports simple TMS connections through EDI or API with major providers.
Technology
Vooma's automation platform employs advanced technologies like computer vision and natural language processing to facilitate order processing. These technological capabilities allow the platform to accurately and efficiently process orders in various formats, thereby reducing the need for manual data entry. This automation ensures that logistics companies can operate more efficiently and focus on higher-value tasks.
Founders and Team
Built by former operators from leading freight tech companies such as Kodiak Robotics, Uber, and Otto, Vooma's team brings a wealth of industry-specific experience to their operations. This expertise is crucial in developing solutions that meet the unique needs of the logistics industry. As part of the Winter 2023 batch of Y-Combinator, the team at Vooma consists of three members dedicated to revolutionizing freight broker and carrier operations.
Customer Base
Vooma is trusted by leading operators in the logistics industry. Their platform's ability to integrate easily with major TMS providers and handle complex order processing tasks makes it a reliable solution for top logistics companies. By mitigating the need for manual order entry, Vooma helps its customers focus on activities that add greater value to their business operations.