Transportation Management

A New App Lets Carriers Secure Drivers Directly and On Demand

November 14, 2019

As demand for consumer goods grows, especially in the burgeoning e-commerce sector, a key element of getting product to market continues to bedevil merchandisers: the truck driver.

Checklist: Choose the Right TMS for Parcel Shipping

November 13, 2019

Logistyx Technologies

Your parcel shipping operations are unique, and so too are the transportation management systems for parcel shipping in the market — each with enough features and functionality to confuse even the most seasoned industry expert looking to implement a new solution.

Why Logistics Companies Must Adopt Big Data and Cloud Technology

November 11, 2019

Simone Puorto, SCB Contributor

More than 50% of companies are using big-data analytics, a recent survey says, but a closer look reveals that adoption rate varies significantly by industry.

How a TMS Can Enable Visibility Within Global Supply Chains

November 1, 2019

Garrett Applegate, SCB Contributor

Transportation management software is key to managing today’s complex and ever-changing supply chains.

‘Uber-for-Trucking’ App Convoy Tries to Navigate Some Uber-Scale Problems

October 31, 2019

Bloomberg

Job rates are falling across North America after two years of increases, and spot demand — which excludes long-term freight contracts — plummeted 27% through October. Most drivers aren’t expecting business to improve over the next six months.

Rethinking the RFP: Using Data to Achieve Accuracy and Agility

October 31, 2019

Heather Mueller, SCB Contributor

Access to better data is changing the way organizations operate, and it’s time transportation procurement strategies changed as well.

CoachRail Announces Launch of Lead Feed for Transportation Industry

October 17, 2019

SupplyChainBrain

CoachRail, a cloud-based management software for the motor coach industry, recently announced the launch of Lead Feed: a real-time view of new business opportunities for your transportation company.

Trimble Announces with New Enhancements to its Transportation Visibility Platform

October 15, 2019

SupplyChainBrain

Trimble recently announced two enhancements to its Visibility platform. The new features provide shippers and carriers with crucial insights into supply chain data through a single platform, allowing them to make more informed decisions and enhance customer service.

One Network Enterprises Announces Latest Version of its Real Time Value Network for the Logistics Industry

October 15, 2019

SupplyChainBrain

One Network Enterprises, a global provider of multi-party business networks for autonomous supply chain management, recently announced the availability of the latest version of its Real Time Value Network powered by NEO intelligent agents for the logistics industry.

Digital Supply Chain Control Towers: Selecting the Best Fit for Your Business Needs

October 3, 2019

MP Objects

The supply chain continues to substantially transform as businesses become increasingly digitized, global, and networked. Organizations are leveraging a range of systems and partnerships to effectively fulfill orders under tighter timelines and the pressures of greater customer and consumer demands.

Transportation Management

The latest news, analysis, trends and solutions regarding transportation management systems (TMS) and their impact on supply chain management. Today’s companies are moving goods across more suppliers, vendors and customers than ever before, and transportation management is critical in the overall supply chain. New technologies are optimizing productivity, increasing efficiency and cutting costs. Learn how companies around the world are improving supply chain operations through their strategic use of transportation management systems and software.