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Whether you’re looking to solve a specific problem or just browsing for ways to improve your shipping process, feel free to take advantage of our whitepapers, links to industry and our company news, and blog articles. If you are researching the possibility of purchasing a TMS solution, Trinity Logistics will supply you with all the information you need to make an educated purchase.
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TMS 101 (for the Novice)
No idea what a TMS is or what it is used for? We recommend the following reading materials...
♦ What is a TMS? (whitepaper) -- a more formal and in depth discussion of the functions and benefits of a TMS
♦ What Exactly is a TMS? (blog) -- a brief discussion on how a TMS can be used in daily operational functions
♦ Where's the Carrier Capacity? (blog) -- a brief discussion on how conducting an RFP through Trinity can help fight the carrier capacity crunch.
♦ Where's the Carrier Capacity? cont'd. (blog) -- a brief discussion on how best-in-class freight optimization tools such as those offered by Trinity can help fight the carrier capacity crunch.
♦ Where's the Carrier Capacity? Part III (blog) -- a brief discussion about how implementing a TMS can increase your carrier capacity by making it more attractive to carriers and building carrier relationships.
♦ WMS vs TMS (blog) -- a brief discussion about the differences between a WMS (warehouse management system) and a TMS (transportation management system).
TMS 201 (for the Intermediate)
Have some idea of what a TMS is but don't know if it is right for you? We recommend the following reading materials...
♦ Making the Upgrade (whitepaper) -- a discussion regarding the top 5 reasons companies mistakenly avoid implementing a TMS
♦ Paperwork is a Pain (blog) -- a story about the headaches and hassles of manually managing transportation
TMS 301 (for the Advanced)
Familiar with a TMS but not sure which one is right for you? We recommend the following reading materials...
♦ 10 Tips for Selecting a Transportation Management System (news)
♦ TMS Evolved: Intelligent Execution (news) -- an article discussing the various functions a TMS should have in order to be the most efficient.
Keep checking back for additional resources. If you have any suggestions about topics you would like to see covered in our whitepapers or blogs, please send us an email.