Why Your TMS is Failing and How to Fix It

The global transportation management systems (TMS) market is estimated to be around $16-17 billion, underscoring its critical role in modern supply chains. Yet, many companies are grappling with issues that their current TMS solutions fail to address effectively. According to a survey by Indago and JBF Consulting, "Almost three quarters of the survey respondents (71%) are using a TMS, either deployed internally (50%) or provided by their 3PL (21%). Of the respondents using a TMS, half (50%) are either 'Satisfied' (42%) or 'Very Satisfied' (8%) with their solution. However, 29% said they were either 'Dissatisfied' (25%) or 'Very Dissatisfied' (4%) with their TMS."

These statistics highlight a significant dissatisfaction rate, which can be attributed to several pain points:

1. Communication Breakdowns: Ineffective communication channels between shippers, carriers, and customers lead to delays and misunderstandings.
2. Delayed Invoicing: Inefficiencies in the invoicing process can disrupt cash flow and financial planning.
3. Time-Consuming Quoting: Quoting for loads is often a manual, tedious process that eats into valuable time.
4. Driver Safety and Compliance: Ensuring driver safety and regulatory compliance can be challenging without integrated, real-time monitoring and reporting tools.
5. Lack of Transparency: A lack of visibility into the supply chain leads to inefficiencies and poor decision-making.
6. Long-Term Contracts: Long-term contracts with TMS providers can be inflexible and stifling, preventing companies from adapting quickly to changing market conditions.

Given these challenges, what would a perfect TMS look like?

• Seamless Communication: The ideal TMS would offer robust communication tools, ensuring all stakeholders are on the same page.
• Efficient Invoicing: Automated invoicing processes would speed up payments and improve financial health.
• Quick Quoting: Advanced algorithms and built in contracts would facilitate fast, accurate quoting for loads.
• Safety and Compliance: Integrated safety and compliance features would monitor and report in real-time, ensuring adherence to regulations.
• Full Transparency: A transparent system providing end-to-end visibility would enhance decision-making and operational efficiency.
• Flexibility: No long-term contracts, allowing companies to scale and adapt as needed.

OGRE's proprietary supply chain management platform embodies these ideals, providing a customizable solution that addresses all these pain points. With no contracts and complete flexibility, OGRE puts control back in your hands.

Interested in learning more? Contact me at [email protected] for a detailed discussion on how OGRE can revolutionize your supply chain management.