TMS - The Time Has Come - Sponsored Whitepaper

The Time has Come Visibility into the Transportation Process is Now Affordable and Soon to be Expected

With the increased use of technology to follow shipments in transit, it is no longer a novelty for our orders to be tracked from the time we place them to the moment they are delivered. In fact, we might even be surprised when this level of visibility is not available.

When I bought a book online yesterday, I expected—and received—an email providing me with a tracking number that allows me to see when my item ships and where it is in transit. They even let me know if I am going to receive it before I leave town on Thursday.

When The Home Deport orders ten pallets of cordless drills from Black & Decker for a large weekend promotion, they expect—and receive—status notification upon shipment, while in transit and upon delivery. If anything were to happen that might cause those drills to be late, The Home Depot expects to be armed immediately with the information they need to adjust their plans for the weekend promotion.

This kind of visibility into the transportation process is not leading edge. It’s not even new. In many markets, like those referenced above, it is expected.