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.

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June 24, 2019
By Bloomberg
Walmart’s Kickstarting a $1 Trillion Driverless Delivery Market
Even the world’s biggest store doesn’t make money selling its wares online in the U.S., largely due to runaway shipping costs. So Walmart is turning to robots.
May 30, 2019
By HERE - Heavy Equipment
How HERE Helped One Manufacturer Identify Supply Chain Cost Savings
Challenge: Global automakers have highly optimized supply chains, yet a lack of end-to-end visibility limits their ability to make further gains. For one carmaker, this made it difficult to provide accurate ETAs. In turn, this led to significant buffering and higher opportunity costs.
May 30, 2019
By Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain
How Billiard Factory Wowed Its Customers With Premium Delivery Service
Billiard Factory’s service requirements — including a two-hour delivery window — are intense, and its legacy scheduling system couldn't keep up.

April 27, 2019
By SupplyChainBrain
BigRoad Freight's ELD Load-Matching Platform Adds a New Service for Fleets
February 21, 2019
By SupplyChainBrain
This Tech Company Is Aiming to Conquer Last-Mile Delivery
February 6, 2019
By Chris Elliott, SCB Contributor
The Evolution of Supply Chain in the Cloud
February 6, 2019
By Dan Clark, SCB Contributor
Multichannel Shipping: Are You Keeping Up?
February 6, 2019
By Frank McGuigan, SCB Contributor
Combating Transportation Costs and Challenges With a TMS

Smarter & Faster: Helping Transportation and Logistics Companies Improve Fleet Management
June 19, 2019 | HERE
Omnichannel Retailers Delivering From the Endless Aisle
May 16, 2019 | Pierbridge
Shipping’s Hidden Costs and How to Avoid Them
May 13, 2019 | ArcBest
Putting Community in TMS: Enabling the Network Effect in Transportation Management
June 14, 2019 | Kuebix
The Complete Buyer’s Guide to Transportation Management Systems
June 14, 2019 | Kuebix

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June 18, 2019
By Brian Alster, SCB Contributor
How Food Producers Are Responding to a Delivery-Oriented World
June 10, 2019
By Laetitia Jay, SCB Contributor
Improving Supply Chain Efficiency Through IoT Technology
April 1, 2019
By David Blackwell, SCB Contributor
Five Tips to Transition From AOBRD to ELD Compliance
March 18, 2019
By Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain
Ocean Carriers Have the Upper Hand Over Shippers — For Now
March 15, 2019
By Jamie Overley, SCB Contributor
The Truth About Supply Chain Costs From a Logistics Perspective

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Air Traffic Control Privatization: Will It Solve Anything?
March 28, 2018
The debate over privatization of the nation’s air traffic control system rages on. But is it skirting the real issue? Read More
Best Practices for Logistics Leaders in 2018
January 11, 2018
Demand for logistics services is strong. But the industry can't turn its back on the challenges of the coming year. Read More
Amazon's Threat to Traditional Transportation Providers
November 03, 2017
For transportation providers in the e-commerce era, the choice is clear: disrupt, or be disrupted. The motivating force is, of course, Amazon.com, which has shown distinct signs in recent years of desiring to take over multiple transportation and logistics functions in support of its dominant e-commerce business. Read More