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.
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What Does It Cost To Implement A Transportation Management System?
This Forbes article on the transportation management system integration market presents a 360-degree review of freight transportation software technologies from the TMS vendor, systems integrator, and customer perspective. Great read!
5 Key Aspects of BY’s New Luminate TMS Platform Reviewed
“Blue Yonder has the best pedigree of any supply chain company as it pertains to math based, predictive decision making.”
Can a TMS Virtual Super User be Your SuperHero?
“Despite superb planning and execution of the implementation, there are some ‘typical’ attitudes and issues that shippers have to deal with post-implementation.”
How a Transportation Management System Can Be a Catalyst For Change
“The ‘burning platform’ is the key to drive the motivation needed to embark on a successful change journey.”
A Supply Chain Management Technology Assessment is Good Place to Start
“Identifying current trends and issues is a bit like nailing jello to the wall.”
How Much ROI Can You Realize From Your TMS Implementation
“Return on Investment is a key element of the business case for TMS, or any technology, projects.”
When it Comes to Supply Chain Management a Foundation is …Well, Foundational
“A solid foundation, whether building a house or implementing logistics technology, is critical to success.”
Transportation Management Systems Satisfaction Survey Insights
“As a shipper, if you are not utilizing technology to manage transportation functions, you are behind the curve.”
The Client Journey Through Supply Chain Evolution
“In a few weeks we were able to make actionable recommendations … that will support 5x growth long term.”