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September 17, 2021
This Week In Supply Chain Now: September 13th – September 17th
Stay up to date on all the latest conversations, interviews, and episodes we released this week here at Supply Chain Now! On Monday we started the week off with an episode of Supply Chain Now with Scott Luton and TEKTOK host Karin Bursa! The two welcomed COO of SAPICS, Jenny Froome, and the Business Development Executive at SAPICS, Tonya Lamb. On Tuesday, we published a new episode of This Week In Business History with host Kelly Barner. On Tuesday, Scott reflects on the 2021 global summit with Lora Cecere, Kelly Barner, and Kevin L. Jackson. These four talk about some of the most impactful conversations that happened during the event, including effective leadership and how it goes hand in hand with supply chain planning, and more. On Wednesday we released an episode of Logistics With Purpose. This episode features Henok Berhanu, Founder & CEO of Carry 117, and Ashley Bohinc, Executive Director of Carry 117. On Thursday we published a new episode of the Freight Insider with host Page Siplon. Page welcomed Christian Fischer, President and CEO of Georgia Pacific, to the show. On Friday, we published the podcast version of our Monday Supply Chain Buzz livestream, with special guest,…
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August 28, 2025
Why a “Perfect Fit” TMS Beats Feature-Packed Systems
The right match unlocks efficiency, visibility, and cost control—without drowning in unused features Special Guest Blog Post written by e2open When picking a Transportation Management System (TMS), shiny features, slick dashboards, and buzzwords can be distracting. But here’s the truth: real ROI doesn’t come from having the most bells and whistles. It comes from finding a TMS that fits your transportation complexity like a glove. Too simple, and you’ll outgrow it before the ink is dry. Too complex, and you’ll be paying for tools you don’t use. Nail the fit, though, and other KPIs like cost savings, faster execution, and happier customers will slide into place. How to pick a TMS that fits your freight Carriers and LSPs running on legacy systems miss out on the real-time visibility and cost control a modern TMS delivers, leaving them slower, less efficient, and easier to undercut. Let’s unpack how to look beyond flashy features and choose a TMS that works for your business: Match complexity first. The biggest ROI driver is aligning your TMS with your transportation complexity. Get that right, and everything else follows. Consider adaptability and scalability. Your TMS should grow with you. Look…