[johnmcg]

We have developed a number of tools in both access and excel that now provide rate build functionality on a simpler and more rapid scale.

One provides a mechanism to download, uprate, edit, expire existing rates within the tables.
The other is a series of rate templates that build buy or sell rate constructs including all associated tables including rateversion, offerings, rate tables, accessorials, weight breaks etc.
We have a number of other tools to develop service provider or customer config and are working on some multi domain tools for customer and account setup.

None of the tools is simple to drive due to the complexity of the data tables themselves and the need to accommodate various rate structures in one set of tools, you still need to be a rocket scientist to maintain the rate files and in particular build new rates. We have had to develop a series of different approaches to accommodate our rate models within the limitations of the product.

Not sure if you are looking to develop as product or internally. Reluctant to handoff the IP as you can imagine.

Regards