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.
Technology
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
Building Redundancy and Resilience in Transportation Technology Systems When a system outage disrupts operations, it’s not just an IT issue. From delayed shipments to financial losses to unhappy customers, the ripple effect can impact your entire organization. Understanding the broader… Read More
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.
Data Quality & Trust Take Center Stage at Manifest 2024
Recently, the JBF Consulting team, including myself, Tony Wayda and Mary Wayt , had the opportunity to attend Manifest 2024 in Las Vegas. Here are the key insights that captured our attention.
FreightTech Reality Check: Insights on AI Impact and Effective TMS Implementation
Brad Forester sits down with Joe Lynch, host of The Logistics of Logistics podcast to talk about the FreightTech market, focusing on the impact of AI and machine learning, and strategies for implementing logistics technology.