About Acuitive

Our story began with a simple idea: global shipping shouldn’t be this hard. We’ve been solving that ever since.

History and Philosophy

In the early days of their careers, our founders saw the same problem everywhere: global freight was being managed through rigid, manual processes that couldn’t keep up with the speed of modern business. Shipments were delayed, decisions were siloed, and visibility was almost non-existent.

They knew there had to be a better way — so they built it.

In 2002, Acuitive was founded with a simple belief: technology should make logistics smarter, faster, and easier to manage.

What started as a vision to replace paper-based shipping processes with automated, cloud-based workflows has grown into a trusted platform used by some of the world’s most complex supply chains.

Built by People Who’ve Been There

We’re not outsiders looking in — we’re logisticians who’ve lived the chaos of global freight firsthand. Our leadership team brings decades of real-world experience navigating complex, high-stakes shipping environments. That’s why Acuitive’s solutions don’t just look good on paper — they work in practice, solving the manual, fragmented processes that still slow down too many supply chains.

Phillip “Phil” Marlowe

President and Founder

Prior to co-founding and self-funding Acuitive in 2002, Phil held sales, management, and application development positions with several leading transportation, 3PL, and supply chain software companies including Sea-Land Service, Buyers Consolidators, BridgePoint, FedEx Supply Chain Services, and GTNexus.

In total he has more than 25 years experience in global logistics. As Acuitive’s lead executive officer, Phil is responsible for corporate strategy, operating performance, business and product development, sales, administration, and end-to-end customer satisfaction.

A native of northeast Ohio, Phil holds a B.S. in International Finance and Economics from The Ohio State University Max M. Fisher School of Business. He is a longtime, avid participant in the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP), having served several terms as President of the Charlotte CSCMP Roundtable, and is a former Regional CSCMP Roundtable Advisor, former Global Roundtable Programs Chair, and a former member of the CSCMP Strategic Advisory Committee.

When he's not busy solving customer supply chain challenges, you can find Phil hanging out with his family, golfing, or following college sports.

Our Value

Built for Complexity. Designed for Control.

Acuitive gives you the tools to master decentralized logistics — transforming chaos into clarity and uncontrolled spend into strategic value. Here’s how we deliver measurable value:

See what real logistics experience can deliver.

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