October 20156 logisticstechoutlook.comCIOReview's circulation is audited and certified by BPA International (Audit Pending). Copyright © 2015 Valley Media Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or part of any text, photography or illustrations without written permission from the publisher is prohibited. The publisher assumes no responsibility for unsolicited manuscripts, photographs or illustrations. Views and opinions expressed in this publication are not necessarily those of the magazine and accordingly, no liability is assumed by the publisher thereof.OCTOBER - 2015Mailing AddressValley Media Inc.44790 S. Grimmer Blvd Suite 202, Fremont, CA 94538T:510 230 0396, F:510-894-8405 October - 2015, volume 01 - 10 Published by Valley Media Inc. To subscribe to Logistics Tech OutlookVisit www.logisticstechoutlook.com Managing EditorLinda JamesEditorial StaffSalesAishwarya Kannan ArunKant Sonia Sachar Matthew JacobMerlin ThomasMerlin WatsonShirley FaithTony FernandesVisualizerStephen ThomasDarshan U.DLogistics Tech Outlook SpecialRay William ray@logisticstechoutlook.com510-974-2083Jennifer Stephenjennifer.stephen@logisticstechoutlook.com 510 556 2641EditorialLinda James Managing Editoreditor@logisticstechoutlook.comThe need for rapid, consistent, and appropriate delivery is encouraging companies today to adopt Transportation Management Systems (TMS) that are capable of capturing and analyzing information from throughout distribution networks. The systems centralize data to help managers make informed decisions about shipping strategies, distribution, and storage. The TMS processes span freight transport--inbound or outbound, domestically or internationally; using transportation assets owned by either the company or an outside service provider. Perhaps no other supply chain application offers so many ways to save money or drive value. Nevertheless, the main reason companies implement a TMS is to reduce freight spend. A TMS achieves these savings based on process enforcement, analytics, and optimization. Today, there has been emergence of TMS towards more real-time, "streaming" optimization and a shift to more dynamic optimization models that respond better to supply chain changes than traditional batch optimizers. There has also been an increased focus on Performance Management. One can also view integration of fleet management capabilities where firms are making better decisions about when to use private fleet, and using technology to look for backhaul opportunities.It is also pertinent to mention that with equipment constraints and higher velocity supply chains, more organizations are looking for real-time asset management, and better optimization of yard and dock operations. The shift towards various technology trends are driving growth, and the TMS product set continues to improve with new forms of optimization, mobility enhancements, improved usability, and better analytics. In this edition of Logistics Tech outlook, we bring you the "10 Most Promising TMS Solution Providers 2015" featuring the most prolific vendors in the TMS space. The companies featured here have helped manufacturers, wholesalers, and retailers in meeting and overcoming many challenges related to TMS. The listing provides a look into how various TMS are put into use, so that you can gain a comprehensive understanding of which TMS solution is right for your business, and how they can help streamline your supply chain.Digging Deeper into the World of Transportation
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