Guest Commentaries

Adding Up the Benefits of Omni-Modal TMS

Jim Geer January 13, 2015

The global and domestic transportation landscape is becoming increasingly complex. To compete effectively, both shippers and logistics service providers (LSPs) need a transportation management system

5 Global Transportation Themes to Look Out for in 2015

Ajesh Kapoor January 8, 2015

Two major shifts are changing the face of global transportation management as we know it: Supply chains are becoming increasingly complex, relying on partners and

Peak Volumes, Port Congestion, and Air Freight Options

Sri Laxmana December 16, 2014

Port congestion. It’s a topic that is still on everyone’s minds months after the initial threat of a West Coast port strike. Other situations continue

The Google TMS?

Anthony Vitiello December 2, 2014

Is Google TMS a serious possibility? This we know: Google is a company on the move, making inroads into businesses far outside Internet search, and

Four Ways to Secure Carrier Capacity Using Bid Optimization

John Martin November 20, 2014

Ask any trucking company how their business is going and the response you’ll likely hear is, “Great! Maybe the best it’s ever been, except we

Supply Chain Convergence Making Collaboration and End-to-End Visibility a Reality

Evan Puzey November 18, 2014

It’s been decades since the term ‘Supply Chain Management’ was coined to define the coming together of internal and external supply chain players, as well

From Hurricanes to Overthrown Governments to Potholes: Transportation and Supply Chain Resilience

Josh Hunt November 13, 2014

When referring to supply chain resilience, the causes of disruption vary widely in scale and emphasize the unpredictability and severity of the events. We know