The benefits of cloud computing receive a lot of hype, but sometimes to appreciate the real power of the technology you have to experience it yourself. Recently, I sat in on one of our client’s business reviews along with one of their core carriers. In the meeting, I witnessed a really practical and meaningful application of cloud computing.

Generally speaking, carrier performance reviews is a commonly adopted best practice amongst shippers. I can recall a time when these events occurred less often. Today, the review routine has become widely accepted as companies strive to maintain and improve the performance of their freight networks. Also, the discussions tend to be more detailed than in the past, and often involve a careful assessment of a performance metrics.  Read More…

Companies that invest in transportation management systems (TMS) generally know what operational paybacks they can expect. But leading edge TMS technology also delivers less obvious returns during the implementation stage, particularly for organizations that are well prepared to actively participate in the project. Read More…

Technology implementations tend not to be the favorite items on managers’ to-do lists. But transportation management system (TMS) projects should be the exception. These implementations provide unique opportunities to achieve improvements that were not previously on the company’s radar screen, or in the purview of transportation.   Read More…