Heft IQ is an enterprise operational decision system that uses Ambient Agents to turn ERP, WMS, TMS, CRM, and operational data into governed Intelligence Briefs. Each brief shows what needs attention, what to do next, the evidence behind the recommendation, the expected financial impact, the cost of inaction, assigned action, outcome-dollar tracking, and ROI attribution.

How does Heft IQ integrate with existing systems?

Heft IQ works alongside your existing ERP, CRM, WMS, and TMS systems with pre-built connectors. No rip and replace, no IT lift, and most systems connect same day. Read-only access to source systems means zero risk to your operations.

What industries does Heft IQ serve?

Heft IQ serves manufacturers, distributors, retailers, grocery chains, ecommerce merchants, and 3PLs. The platform addresses industry-specific challenges including demand forecasting, inventory optimization, margin protection, fulfillment reliability, and operational throughput.

How quickly can Heft IQ deliver results?

Heft IQ delivers same-day time to value. With pre-built connectors and streamlined setup, operations teams go live in hours—not quarters. Customers typically see measurable P&L impact within 30 days.

What are Ambient Agents?

Ambient Agents are AI agents that continuously monitor operations across connected systems. Instead of requiring executives to drill down into dashboards, they detect important signals and assemble Intelligence Briefs with evidence, recommended action, financial impact, cost of inaction, and governed execution tracking.

Where can security teams review Heft IQ compliance materials?

Security teams can review Heft IQ's Vanta Trust Center at https://app.vanta.com/heftiq.com/trust/rjikft09lfvrdep22wjzk or contact security@heftiq.com for security questions.

Heft IQ Executive Radar · 2026-06-15

Freight Cost Needs a Recovery Owner

Freight spend is rising before volume explains it. Decide which lanes, customers, and contracts need recovery action now.

What changed

Freight spend is rising even when volume does not fully explain it. The risk is that transportation cost moves faster than pricing, routing, and contract action.

What to decide

Name the exposed lanes, customers, carriers, and contracts. Decide whether the first move is price recovery, routing change, carrier mix, or service-level adjustment.

What to measure

Track freight cost per order, surcharge recovery, customer margin protected, routing changes made, and actions completed before the next rate change.

Sources

Dry Van Report: The Q1 2026 U.S. Bank Freight Payment Index shows costs surging even as volumes hold flat - DAT Freight & Analytics - Blog
Ocean rates climbing, with more increases expected soon - June 9, 2026 Update | Freightos
A wave of container spot rate rises amid peak season and tight capacity - The Loadstar
Container rates starting to spike on peak season rush - June 2, 2026 Update | Freightos