The 7 most popular MercuryGate logistics blogs of the past year reveal a window into the priority topics for logistics and supply chain managers.
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1. TMS Vs. ERP For Transportation Management
Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems are great at managing core business functions. However, a transportation management system (TMS) is often needed to keep pace with complex transportation models in an increasingly challenging supply chain environment.
Four important capabilities in our TMS vs. ERP comparison:
- TMS accelerates implementation that supports a faster return on investment.
- TMS provides visibility across the transportation network.
- TMS achieves unrealized value, cost savings, and ROI.
- TMS delivers critical transportation-specific functionality.
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2. Digital Freight Benefits For Shippers And Carriers
A digital freight marketplace allows shippers, carriers, and digital freight providers to orchestrate win-win-win scenarios across the shipping process. Shippers access lower, real-time rates to move their freight. Carriers and digital freight providers fill more empty trailer space and backhauls. LSPs tap into greater profit with improved market awareness opportunities.
This logistics blog about digital freight explains the need for a marketplace, as well as the digital freight matching benefits for all freight and transportation industry stakeholders.
3. National Truck Driver Appreciation Week 2023: Saluting & Supporting Heroes Who Keep Freight Moving
National Truck Driver Appreciation Week, organized by the American Trucking Associations, recognizes nearly 3.5 million truck drivers who safely and efficiently deliver goods nationwide.
This blog takes a closer look at National Truck Driver Appreciation Week and how it salutes the valuable contributions made by truck drivers throughout the United States.
- Truck drivers work hard in challenging times.
- Truck drivers are the cornerstone of our economy.
- Truck drivers benefit from MercuryGate carrier-focused solutions.
4. Navigating The Road Ahead: Challenges In Transportation And Logistics
The transportation and logistics industry is notoriously unpredictable. Understanding and preparing for current challenges in transportation and logistics is crucial for businesses to thrive in this dynamic environment.
- Growing delivery failures.
- Middle and last mile costs.
- Disconnected data.
- Customer demands.
- Route optimization.
- Digital transformation.
Read our logistics blogs here to access strategies for overcoming challenges in transportation and logistics.
5. Dynamic Rulesets And The Advantages Of Workflow Automation
Leveraging dynamic rulesets within MercuryGate TMS supports growth and scalability. This workflow automation technology empowers organizations to overcome real-world supply chain challenges from the first to the final mile across all modes.
Several of our logistics blogs provide a how-to look at MercuryGate solutions and define standard transportation management terms and software options. This blog explores the advantages of workflow automation and how using dynamic rulesets can streamline your planning and logistics management by automating processes.
- Market dynamics and customer demands drive increased expectations.
- Dynamic rulesets defined.
- Value of DRS and workflow automation.
- Advantages of workflow automation.
Watch our Velocity webinar on-demand to learn more about the advantages of workflow automation using dynamic rulesets. It highlights how dynamic workflow management enables process efficiency and optimization within MercuryGate TMS.
6. TMS RFP Questions To Be Sure And Ask
Selecting the right TMS can be a massive undertaking for an organization. Whether your company is implementing a TMS for the first time or seeking more functionality over an existing system, the process starts with your TMS RFP.
One of our more popular logistics blogs offers the first steps for a TMS RFP, as well as a template for TMS RFP questions to consider during evaluations.
7. Automation In Logistics: Benefits And Tips For Deploying Automation
The value of automation in logistics is rapidly becoming synonymous with supply chain efficiency. To help you create more value within your supply chain, this blog explores how automation in logistics management emerged through the evolution of transportation processes.
- Misconceptions about automated technologies in logistics.
- Opportunities to deploy automation in logistics.
- 5 tips to apply automation in your logistics activities.
Among those tips are important caveats when launching automation in your transportation operation.
Bonus Logistics Blog: TMS Software Price & Process Compliance
During the past year, logistics blogs published during 2022 also proved popular. Among them, we shared what shippers and LSPs need to know about software price.
Read the blog to discover critical differences between TMS price models and 7 benefits you can access through a cloud-based platform.
- Faster route planning and rerouting.
- Customized management processes.
- Improved end-to-end supply chain visibility.
- SaaS transportation management systems.
- Delivery option customization.
- Shipping claims and damages settlements.
- Enhanced business intelligence and insight.
Meanwhile, the best strategies for managing risk factors across logistics execution always attract attention. MercuryGate TMS helps improve compliance with your logistics processes.
Here’s one of our 2022 logistics blogs with 5 tips for managing compliance risks.
- Know your risks in real time.
- Ensure all your teams use the right systems to execute changes within the transportation network.
- Guard your company against risks by following the same rules for onboarding new LSPs and holding them to your expectations.
- Use analytics to know when certain modes or carriers fall outside of performance expectations.
- Digitize your freight routing guide.
Learn more about managing compliance through your MercuryGate TMS here.
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Logistics Trends, Technology Solutions, and TMS Success Stories
MercuryGate logistics blogs emphasize how our technology solutions align with marketplace challenges that threaten your transportation cost and service. Stay tuned during the year ahead for success stories from our clients who reveal how our tools delivered measurable improvement in their business.
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3 Responses
The debate between TMS (Transportation Management Systems) and ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) for transportation management is like choosing between a specialized tool or a Swiss Army knife. Both have their merits and limitations, and the optimal choice depends on the unique needs and complexities of your logistics operations. Let’s delve into the intricacies and weigh the pros and cons of each to navigate the road ahead efficiently.
Wow, what a fantastic roundup of the “7 Most Popular Logistics Blogs of 2023”! 🚚 Each of these blogs seems to offer a unique perspective on the ever-evolving world of logistics. It’s refreshing to see a curated list that highlights the best of the best in the industry.
From cutting-edge technology trends to innovative supply chain strategies, it’s clear that these blogs cover a wide range of topics essential for anyone involved in logistics or supply chain management. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or just starting out in the field, there’s something valuable to learn from each of these resources.
Great roundup of logistics blogs! It’s always refreshing to see the top thought leaders and platforms that keep the industry informed and ahead of trends. I particularly appreciate the inclusion of blogs that focus on innovative solutions and the latest tech trends shaping logistics. As someone working closely in the logistics sector, staying updated with these insights is invaluable for enhancing our strategies and improving operational efficiency. Looking forward to exploring some of these blogs more deeply—thanks for curating such a comprehensive list!