The Modern Transportation Management System Buyer’s Guide
Your roadmap to smarter transportation decisions in 2026 and beyond
Disruptions are the new normal. Legacy systems can’t keep up.
From volatile capacity to soaring service expectations, modern supply chains demand more than static planning tools and manual workarounds. Traditional TMS platforms weren’t built for the pace or complexity of today’s logistics.
This guide reveals what a modern, Intelligent TMS must deliver, and how to evaluate the solutions that are reshaping the market.
What you’ll learn:
- Why the status quo is burning cash: Legacy TMS platforms and spreadsheets can’t react to daily disruptions, costing companies 5–10% in freight overspend and 20% in missed on-time delivery targets.
- What a modern TMS must deliver: Learn the five non-negotiables every Intelligent TMS must include, like real-time visibility, AI-powered decision support, and network-native architecture.
- How to evaluate vendors in 2026: Get an actionable framework for scoring functional fit, automation, network scale, and ROI, with a built-in scenario test to stress-test vendor claims.
- What early adopters are achieving: See how manufacturers, retailers, and 3PLs are reducing freight costs by 5%, improving on-time delivery by 20%, and saving 60% of time on quoting and tendering.
- How to avoid implementation traps: Avoid the common mistakes that sink traditional TMS projects, from overreaching on scope to underestimating network complexity.