RateLinx and VBCC Partner to Deliver Integrated Shipping for Sage 100 & Intacct Users

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. - Aug. 27, 2025 - PRLog -- RateLinx, a market leader and Gartner top-ranked TMS solution, multicarrier parcel management, and freight audit solution, announces a strategic alliance with Vrakas/Blum Computer Consulting, LLC (VBCC), a Sage Diamond Business Partner and leading Sage solution provider in the Midwest.

This partnership integrates RateLinx's ShipLinx TMS with Sage 100 and Sage Intacct to create a seamless ERP-to-TMS connection that controls costs, drives revenue, and enhances retention. Designed for manufacturing, distribution, and wholesale businesses, this integration helps Sage users build connected, cost-effective supply chains.

"At RateLinx, we look for partners who put clients first—and Vrakas/Blum does exactly that. This alliance makes it easier than ever for Sage users to scale, control costs, and grow revenue through automation," said Shannon Vaillancourt, CEO of RateLinx.

Key Benefits of the Integration:

1. Automates ERP Shipment Details into TMS - Eliminates rekeying of shipment data, reducing mistakes, speeding shipments, and lowering labor costs.
2. Enables Real-Time Rate Shopping - Uses Sage order data to instantly compare rates from all carriers, lowering costs.
3. Accelerates Fulfillment & Improves Customer Experience – Orders are routed, rated, and processed in real time, with tracking and freight costs flowing back to Sage.
4. Controls Freight Spend - Ensures shippers always use the best rate and tracks charges against contract terms.
5. Improves Supply Chain Visibility - Provides connected order-to-delivery insights, including landed costs, carrier performance, and freight accruals.

With 30+ years of Sage implementation experience and four consecutive years as a Sage Diamond Partner, Vrakas/Blum brings unmatched ERP expertise and a strong track record in manufacturing, distribution, and wholesale markets.

"We partnered with RateLinx because their customers consistently praised the best-in-class  support they receive. That commitment to service reflects our own client-focused values," said Greg Tisdale, Sage 100 Practice Leader at VBCC. "Our customers are demanding more from their ERP systems—faster shipping, lower freight costs, better visibility, and a unified supply chain. ShipLinx TMS delivers all of that and more."

As shipping costs rise and supply chain complexity grows, this alliance equips VBCC customers with a proven solution to simplify logistics and scale operations without adding labor or technology overhead.

About RateLinx
RateLinx optimizes multimodal freight spend, automates processes, and scales with growing transportation complexity. Shippers can expand into the full features of ShipLinx TMS and Freight Audit & Pay for any size business. It's an easy-to-use, enterprise-quality TMS that's affordable, scalable, and powerful for inbound, outbound, and third-party shipments. Visit https://www.RateLinx.com

About Vrakas/Blum Computer Consulting, LLC
VBCC is a software consulting firm with employees and partners across the U.S., helping clients evaluate, select, and implement technology to increase competitive advantage. Visit https://www.v-bcc.com