Transport Improvement
Need to select a Transport Management System?
(Online) System selection methodology and approach
Outcome of the opportunity identification can be that the performance of a Transport Management System (TMS) needs to be improved (see our blog on this topic) or a new TMS is needed.
Expectations regarding the value and functionality of these systems have increased significantly. Supply chains have become more complex and TMS platforms must integrate with numerous internal applications and external partners. Software providers have responded by expanding functionality and integration capabilities but this has not made selection and implementation any easier. So how can organizations identify the right TMS within a limited timeframe?
Here the recommended approach is described to select the right TMS in a short period (see also our blog on this topic and the overview of TMS systems).
Area
Approach
Outcome
Kick-off and requirements
review
Conduct (online) work sessions to:
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Kick-off the project
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Assess current and future TM processes/services
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Determine business, functional and technical requirements
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Derive data objects
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Design the To-be IT solution architecture and Integration concept
Prepare short list potential solutions/providers
Conduct (online) work sessions to:
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Finalize TMS scope and agree on selection criteria
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Screen and evaluate potential transport management solutions/ providers (see also TMS overview)
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Agree on long list
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Collect and evaluate additional info
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Agree on short list
Request and evaluate proposals
Conduct (online) work sessions to:
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Approve Request for Proposal
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Review proposals
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Have meetings with providers to discuss and demo their solution
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Evaluate meetings and finalize overall evaluation
Decision making, contracting
and project planning
Conduct (online) work sessions to:
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Draft costs/benefits overview and roadmap/ implementation planning
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Decide on preferred provider
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Contract preferred provider
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Prepare project plan
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