Deciding to switch existing operations to a transportation management system (TMS) holds the potential to reduce shipping delays and reduce freight spend.
However, the variety of TMS platforms and their functionality mean shippers must not simply choose a random system.
Instead, they should follow a comprehensive selection and evaluation process, and this white paper will explore the factors shippers should review when vetting software and TMS vendors, including:
While a TMS might have been a game-changer in the past, it is essential for shippers that wish to stay competitive and attract customers.
Everyone offers fast, free shipping for qualified purchases, and failure to use a TMS will only result in higher overhead costs.
Meanwhile, choosing a system is not as simple as it sounds.
The evaluation period is where you TMS selection criteria will be most important, helping you weed out sub-par systems and select one that genuinely optimizes its value.
Asking the right questions as part of the process will further increase your potential ROI and reduce risk.