The secret of top performers: Transportation management is a competitive weapon

With an intensifying focus on e-commerce and home delivery in the marketplace, transportation management is on everyone’s mind — and for good reason. A well-executed transportation management strategy can help companies optimize shipments (freight and parcel), increase visibility across the supply chain, and consequently improve customer service. Similarly, by proactively managing inbound transportation, businesses can reduce transportation costs, increase shipment and PO visibility, improve supplier delivery performance, and reduce inventory. But are companies putting transportation management into action to reap these rewards, or paying it more lip service than realizing its potential?