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E Outdated tools can’t keep up with today’s global supply chain demands. A modern transportation management system (TMS) turns complexity into clarity, cuts costs, improves service, and transforms shipping from a manual chore into a strategic advantage. TMS: TIME TO DITCH THE SPREADSHEETS Even in 2025, many companies still manage their complex supply chains with an array of spreadsheets, outdated systems, or home-grown solutions. Given the volatility of pricing, capacity, and competition, a transportation management system (TMS) helps companies make more informed decisions that reduce costs while boosting efficiency and service delivery. In the past, shippers adopted early TMS solutions for limited functionality, such as rate shopping or shipment tracking. In recent years, however, TMS solutions have evolved to allow shippers to integrate them as an extension of their supply chain that touches all areas of transportation. “About seven out of 10 shippers use a TMS, and those that don’t ship primarily parcels and some LTL freight—smaller shippers who don’t need the sophistication of rate and routing tools,” says Allan J. Miner, CEO of freight audit and payment provider CT Logistics. “For more sophisticated shippers, a TMS pays for itself.” Transportation management systems have evolved into comprehensive solutions that impact all parts of the supply chain. A modern TMS not only improves pricing and service, but it also provides the business intelligence necessary to thrive.
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