Fleet routing solutions are very powerful, but shippers, especially those that operate in high-density secondary networks, should not assume that these solutions are infallible. There are a variety of factors that come into play that reduce the efficacy of a solver.
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Forget Theory. This Is How Successful Shippers Are Winning in Real Time
Modern logistics is about using real-time data, predictive intelligence, and smart automation to turn complexity into opportunity. Shipium is one company doing just that.
Fundamentals of a Successful Transportation Management System
Sophisticated shippers capture and prioritize business requirements as a key input into their TMS vendor selection process. Most shippers rely too heavily on 3rd party industry analysis that can’t identify the specific functional requirements that can enable them to more precisely down-select one or more TMS software vendors.
Vendor Spotlight – Leaf Logistics: Reducing Artificial Volatility in Freight Shipping
In the latest episode of Shipper Tech Talk, Jeff Ryan and Bryan Schulte from Leaf Logistics joined Mike Mulqueen to discuss what shippers need to be doing to prepare for the inevitable turn of the market.
How to Protect Your Transportation Technology from Supply Chain Cyber Threats
Understanding the broader business impact when a system outage disrupts operations is no longer optional—it’s critical.
Navigating the Big Trends in Logistics Technology: How to Position Yourself for Implementation Success
Brad Forester and Mike Mulqueen recently sat down with Adrian Gonzalez of Talking Logistics to discuss current trends in the LogTech world.
Oracle OTM: Advanced and Integrated GTM and TMS Capabilities Reviewed
Oracle OTM: advanced and integrated GTM and TMS capabilities reviewed. These are the 5 areas that we found most interesting, both in terms of innovative capabilities as well as opportunities we would like to see further investment in.
From Hype to Reality: Practical AI Applications Boosting Logistics Performance
AI and the underlying technologies are not a system and solution in and of itself but instead as a means to enhance existing processes and increase employee productivity. Explore practical applications and overcome skepticism in this insightful guide to AI’s impact on transportation and logistics technology.
Navigating the Complexities of TMS Satisfaction: Insights from Industry Leaders
To gain insight into shippers’ genuine experiences with their TMS, JBF Consulting engaged Adrian Gonzales from Adelante SCM to conduct a survey. This survey delved into understanding not just how satisfied users are with their systems but also how these TMS platforms work alongside other technologies and what role AI and machine learning are starting to play in the logistics field.
Why Transportation Management System “Optimization” Too Often Disappoints – And How To Fix It!
Find out the four reasons shippers initially purchase a Transportation Management System (TMS) and the three reasons why the planning and optimization capabilities of TMSs are underutilized.