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How to choose the right TMS for your company

Choosing the right transportation management system for your company can seem like a daunting task, but it doesn’t have to be difficult. Whether you’re a first-time TMS buyer or a long-time user looking for an upgrade, all you need to … Read More

Breaking Down TMS Jargon

Breaking Down TMS & Jargon

What Does it All Mean? There is a lot of jargon associated with transportation management systems (TMS) that many people find hard to navigate. You may never have come across some terms if you don’t have a history of working … Read More

TMS Buyers Guide

The Complete Buyer’s Guide to Transportation Management Systems

Transportation Management Systems (TMS) Aren’t “One-Size-Fits-All” Your supply chain is unique, which means what works for you might not work for someone else. Our free TMS buyer’s guide will help you put the needs of your unique supply chain into … Read More

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What is a Transportation Management System (TMS)?

The term ‘Transportation Management System’ or TMS has become more common in the supply chain industry as companies turn to technology to stay competitive in a changing marketplace. Technology has revolutionized everything from how we watch TV, to how we buy our … Read More

How to Buy a Transportation Management System (TMS)

In today’s market, shipping is one of the biggest expenses for any shipper, growing at a rate of over 5% per year, depending on the lane. There are many variables that go into freight costs, including mode, service level and carrier. Manually trying … Read More

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Why is Transportation Management Important?

Before transportation management systems (TMSs) came into the picture, nearly all logistics processes were done on paper. Shippers spent countless hours calling and emailing internal and external partners just to ship their freight. Transportation management technology changed all of that. … Read More

10 Reasons to Choose a Cloud-Based TMS

10 Reasons to Choose a Cloud-Based TMS

A decade ago, if you wanted a TMS, you had to buy the software and install it within your organization. Today that has changed as more TMSs are moving to the cloud. Transportation management systems (TMS) based in the cloud are … Read More