Our very own Brad Hamilton recently published an article in Logistics Management about successfully implementing a transportation management system. He discussed how meticulous planning, stakeholder involvement, data integrity, and ongoing evaluation are key to avoiding common pitfalls and maximizing the benefits of the technology. Use the link below to read the article!
The more detailed your teams are with these processes, the better the testing and rollout plan that can be designed and executed. It’s easier to build the TMS from a detailed requirements document on the front end rather than to go-live and amend it later.
Most TMS vendors will process any change requests as priority while the customer is on-boarding or while in hyper-care. After these stages it becomes more complicated and difficult to execute, not to mention more costly.
There are hundreds of different areas where a requirement can be missed. The best way to have a smooth implementation is to produce a detailed RFP and make sure your teams are participating in all meetings. While these steps will not guarantee a flawless TMS implementation, they will help provide your company with the best opportunity for success.
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