Interactive Freight Systems (IFS) is an independent organization specialising in the transport management software market. They provide customers with multi-carrier freight management solutions through their SmartFreight Enterprise, SmartFreight Professional and SmartFreight Express products.

IFS seek to differentiate themselves and their products through a technological emphasis on accessible, user friendly software platforms that are reliable, customizable and secure. To this end, IFS have developed their SmartFreight product range to incorporate free software upgrades, customizable branding, full archive capabilities and a track and trace system that provides full visibility freight tracking.

IFS have emphasised meeting a variety of consumer needs when formulating their technology. SmartFreight express has been designed to become functional in 20 minutes with access to the worldwide web, whereas Professional and Enterprise solutions can be configured to operate across various existing network platforms, including Windows Thick Client, Windows Terminal Services and Citrix. IFS utilizes plug-in technology extensively in its solutions to ensure that unusual or client specific needs can be met without major changes to core IFS code.

IFS also conduct detailed technological analysis of customer hardware before implementing IFS systems, this ensures clients can meet basic requirements for Enterprise or Professional products. As part of its commitment to accessibility IFS have designed SmartFreight Express to only require access to a laser printer to function properly.

IFS are also working with Fuji Xerox to innovate a CO2 emissions tracker for freight delivered using its product platforms, this is being developed to allow clients to track their carbon footprints as part of assisting them with long term sustainability needs.