first TMS purchase
First-Time TMS Buyers: What Actually Matters
A procurement-led framework for first-time TMS buyers: the criteria that matter, in order, and which ones to stop overweighting.
James Carter
Former procurement lead at a FTSE-250. Negotiated multi-country TMS and ERP rollouts; now audits TCO and governance.
cold chain TMS
Choosing Cold Chain TMS: Seven Criteria That Matter
A buyer's guide to choosing a TMS for cold chain freight: seven ranked criteria, vendor fit by shipper type, and what RFPs overweight.
E2open vs Infios
E2open vs Infios for Multimodal EU Freight Shippers
E2open (BluJay) vs Infios (MercuryGate) compared on carrier network, pricing, and post-acquisition roadmap risk for European multimodal shippers.
Manhattan Active vs Blue Yonder TMS
Manhattan Active vs Blue Yonder for Retail TMS
Manhattan Active TM vs Blue Yonder TMS compared on architecture, ERP fit, pricing signals and rollout time, with a verdict scoped to retail shippers.
TMS carrier scorecard
TMS Carrier Scorecards: 9 Vendors Ranked for 2026
We rank 9 TMS vendors on built-in carrier scorecard depth so procurement can tell real KPI automation from a dashboard with a spreadsheet behind it.
carrier integration software
Carrier Connectivity Platforms: 8 Ranked for EU RFPs
Eight carrier integration platforms ranked by RFP-grade evidence: API vs EDI depth, published pricing, certifications, and real EU carrier coverage.
TMS suite vs best-of-breed
Best-of-Breed TMS or Suite Module: How to Decide
How to choose between an ERP/WMS-embedded TMS module and a standalone best-of-breed platform, with six ranked criteria and a situation-based vendor table.
TMS pilot
Choosing a TMS Pilot Scope: Criteria That Matter
How to scope a TMS pilot by carrier mix, volume, and exit criteria so it predicts rollout success, with a shipper-profile table and vendor fit.
project44 vs FourKites vs Shippeo
Project44 vs FourKites vs Shippeo, Compared
Compares project44, FourKites and Shippeo on pricing transparency, EU data residency and carrier coverage to pick a visibility platform.
FreightPOP vs Uber Freight
FreightPOP vs Uber Freight TMS for EU Shippers
FreightPOP vs Uber Freight TMS compared on EU carrier coverage, pricing transparency, and ERP integration, with a clear pick by shipper profile.
TMS vendor reviews
9 TMS Vendors Ranked by 2026 Review Scores
We rank 9 transport management software vendors by G2, Capterra and Gartner Peer Insights scores, and flag where the data is too thin to trust.
freight audit and payment software
7 Freight Audit & Payment Vendors for EU Shippers
Eight freight audit and payment platforms ranked for EU shippers on VAT handling, carrier coverage, and TMS integration depth.