How will TMSs improve the efficiency of logistics?

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TMS Assignment: For this case study find and read the article below in the ProQuest data base concerning transportation management systems. These software packages are starting to be used in logistics channels and their potential is just beginning to be explored. After you have read the article below answer the following question. How will TMSs improve the efficiency of logistics? Assignment Expectations: I want you to put your thinking caps on and have some fun with this assignment. Be creative. Use the same format as your module one paper, again with at least 3 different sources of information. The paper should be 3-4 pages. Field, A. M., (2006). One platform, many uses. Journal of Commerce, New York August 21. Click here for ProQuest article. Abstract: The Gartner study rated i2 Technologies and Oracle as the top- rated vendors of the new TMS products. Oracle Transportation Management was originally developed by G-Log before it was acquired by Oracle last year. Major shippers and third-party logistics providers deploying Oracle`s TMS include DuPont, Exel and Halliburton. [Jeff Woods] said that despite i2`s recent financial problems, it is "an important player in the market, and in many cases, they have the most sophisticated product."
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Business: Case Study. Transportation Management System (TMS) Name: Grade Course: Tutor`s Name: (13, April, 2011) Abstract: The Gartner study rated its Technologies and Oracle as the top- rated vendors of the new TMS products. Oracle Transportation Management was originally developed by G-Log before it was acquired by Oracle last year. Major shippers and third-party logistics providers deploying Oracle`s TMS include DuPont, Excel and Halliburton. Jeff Woods said that despite its recent financial problems, it is "an important player in the market, and in many cases, they have the most sophisticated product.” The Transportation Management System (TMS) is a software system that is designed in order to manage transportation operations in an organization. They help in the managing of the supply chain whether in the organization or any other aspects of the organizations normal operations (Field, 2006). In the recent times these systems are offered in different licenses arrangement, thus they provide the shippers with affordable and sophisticated software that enables the organizations management team to manage the normal operations of their companies. The use of the Transportation Management System (TMS) has also provided the users with the opportunity of merging and monitoring and offering consultancy in the supply chain management; thus ensuring that the shippers blend well there activities this is as a result of the improved software system that will contribute in of...
 

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