As supply chains evolve, doing one thing really well is no longer an option and road transport operators are facing increasing pressure to run their businesses more effectively. However, doing it all is no longer a challenge as Transport Management Solutions now offer more bang for your buck than ever before. Maria Highland looks at what’s on offer…
Historically, Transport Management Systems (TMS) centralise core business functions such as freight procurement, transport execution and planning. “The sector has historically been dominated by tracking and telematics solutions and TMS has been associated with large companies with big budgets,” says Mandata Group chief executive, Chris Rigg.