Thursday, February 26, 2009

Supply Chain Technology: TSM - Still Growing

Tough economic times haven’t stopped shippers from investing in new systems or upgrading their existing Transportation Management Systems (TMS). And that trend makes perfect sense because the technology has long been known as a tool to increase supply chain visibility and cut redundant costs. A tool that can make companies work smarter, better, and faster in the best of times—and in the worst of times. Analysts agree that the TMS option fits well in that equation with its ability to eradicate repetition, increase supply chain visibility, and cut redundant costs.

According to Adrian Gonzalez, director of ARC’s Logistics Executive Council and author of the new study “Transportation Management Systems Worldwide Outlook,” 2007 was a banner year for almost all TMS vendors. And while the study revealed a few changes in market share rankings among the vendors, Gonzalez says “the reality is that most vendors continue to grow their revenues and client bases. In short, there are plenty of TMS sales opportunities available in the market.

To view the full article, visit Logistics Management at http://www.logisticsmgmt.com/article/CA6635275.html