Technology

The Evolution of TMS Technology Over 20 Years from 2003 to 2023

Over the past 20 years there’s been a great deal of change in logistics technology. While many problems from 20 years ago still persist, new areas of opportunities have arisen, including integrated fleet management, real-time visibility and event management, parcel management and TMS interoperability with adjacent processes including warehouse and yard management. These areas hold the potential to unlock even more value as freight logistics continues to evolve.

Mastering TMS Selection: Why Requirements Matter More Than Features

by Brad Forester

Like fishing – both requirements (the hook) and vendor features (the fish) change over time (tides, current, etc.). Because of this reality we call “drift”, it is critical for shippers to establish a mastery of their current and future requirements, while at the same time understanding the strategic direction of the software vendor. This article explores recognizing the “drift” and how to find a great spot to fish on!

Agile, Waterfall, or Wagile – How Should You Implement Your TMS?

by Brian Lewis

The application of Agile to implement commercial TMS systems is an approach that should be examined and evaluated for use for your TMS implementation. However, pure Agile is not conducive to all aspects of a commercial TMS implementation. In this article we explore how a combination of Waterfall and Agile (Wagile) may be a better approach.

Trimble ‘Shutting Down’ Their Kuebix TMS Platform – Now What?

by Brad Forester

Trimble announced last week that it would be shutting down Kuebix as of 2025 as they ‘pivot’ to an alternative product. But this article is not about Kuebix, nor is it about Trimble. This article is about the customers that software vendors like Trimble (and Blue Yonder, and SAP, and e2open, etc.) are “pivoting on.”

Key Logistics Technology Changes Shippers Should be Watching

by Mike Mulqueen

In this podcast episode, Adam Perlmutter chats with Mike Mulqueen, Consulting Strategy Practice Lead at JBF Consulting about logistic systems and the complexity of selecting the right one. Mike also outlines big logistics technology changes, recent market trends, and key technologies/considerations that shippers should be watching.

Best Practices Through Expert Partners

by Dennis Heppner

“Few shippers, tech vendors, or implementation partners have all the tools and skills to build an addition to your “logistics house.”

5 Key Aspects of OTM Platform Reviewed

by Mike Mulqueen

Unlike user conferences put on by competing supply chain suite providers, the Oracle Transportation and Global Trade Management Special Interest Group (OTM-SIG) 3-day event solely focuses on transportation management and global trade. Given my primary role at JBF Consulting is to evaluate and recommend TMS solutions for our customers, the main stage presentation given by Oracle Sr. Director of Strategy, Dr. Srini Rajagopal was most relevant to me. In this session, Dr. Rajagopal laid out Oracle’s short to mid-term strategic investment areas. Here are the 5 most interesting roadmap items as well as my perspective on their usefulness for a transportation operation.

Technology

The Evolution of TMS Technology Over 20 Years from 2003 to 2023

Mastering TMS Selection: Why Requirements Matter More Than Features

Agile, Waterfall, or Wagile – How Should You Implement Your TMS?

Trimble ‘Shutting Down’ Their Kuebix TMS Platform – Now What?

Key Logistics Technology Changes Shippers Should be Watching

Best Practices Through Expert Partners

5 Key Aspects of OTM Platform Reviewed

What Does It Cost To Implement A Transportation Management System?

3 Reasons Why Freight Tech Fails – Logistics of Logistics Podcast

5 Key Aspects of BY’s New Luminate TMS Platform Reviewed

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