What does a global transportation management system (TMS) look like? It’s a question you might be asking as the technology continues to gain ground in the logistics industry.
TMS technology that supports the global marketplace has certain attributes that distinguish it from domestic-oriented systems. As a wider range of shippers globalize their logistics networks, TMS solutions capable of managing international freight transportation have become a key part of supply chain management strategies. Read More…
How to Differentiate a Global TMS
How to Differentiate a Globe-Spanning TMS.Connect
What does a global transportation management system (TMS) look like? It’s a question you might be asking as the technology continues to gain ground in the logistics industry.
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Global, TMS Technology
Tags: Global Transportation, Technology, Transportation Management System
Why Completing Vendor Surveys has an ROI
As usual, your email inbox is crammed with new messages. You scroll down the list. Some items get immediate attention; others, you’ll get to later. Then there are the messages that you skip for the time being, or perhaps forever. Read More…
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Customer Relations, Transportation Management
Tags: Supplier, Survey, TMC
Are SaaS and TMS a Good Mix?
Is SaaS and TMS a Good Mix?
You’ve read about Software as a Service (SaaS) technology and want to explore the possibility of using a transportation management system (TMS) as part of a SaaS model. Is this a good option for your organization?
The answer is…it depends. Read More…
Should Small Shippers Deprive Themselves of TMS Technology?
Only large, high-volume shippers with complex freight networks need to invest in a transportation management system (TMS). This is a familiar argument in the logistics industry, but does it hold water?
The answer is yes and no, although the argument is moving more towards the “no” end of the spectrum. Let me explain why.
First, it is true that some small and medium-sized shippers can’t justify a TMS investment. They move relatively few loads infrequently, and don’t need the support of a sophisticated management system. For these players managing the route guide on a spreadsheet and manually sending load tenders, for example, works perfectly well. Read More…
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Global, TMS Technology
Tags: Shippers, Supply Chain, Technology, TMS Technology