6 p.m. Monday, November 14th, 2022. Don, tea settle on a TMS 5 tough love tips to choosing the best software. Having spent many years in business development and sales, I've spoken to many supply chain and logistics executives from a range of industries. More and more organizations these days see how their competitors are digitally transforming and they don't want to be left behind. Everyone wants to be leading their industry, but leading an industry requires taking risks and thinking differently about technology strategy. I've seen businesses make choices that they've come to regret. In fact, according to Gartner, 73 of tech purchasers who have bought but not yet implemented their product solutions indicated high regret. Acquiring the best transportation management system for your company's present and long-term success is doable, but it requires a certain amount of due diligence and change in perspective. Here are the top 5 strategies that will help you get the TMS selection process right.