## **Transportation Management** **Resource Center** Explore insights and resources to optimize your transportation operations and empower your supply chain. ## **In this Resource Center** Access blog articles, whitepapers, FAQs and all the insights you need to strengthen your transportation management strategy ### **[Blog posts](/content/resources/knowledge-center/transportation-management-resource-center#blog/index.html)** Insights and trends to enhance your TMS strategy ### **[E-Books](/content/resources/knowledge-center/transportation-management-resource-center#downloads/index.html)** E-books and whitepapers with actionable tips ### **[Sustainability](/content/resources/knowledge-center/transportation-management-resource-center#sustainability/index.html)** Our featured article on sustainable development ### **[TMS Leadership](/content/resources/knowledge-center/transportation-management-resource-center#solutions/index.html)** Testimonials from customers with concrete results and presentation of our solutions ### **[TMS FAQ](/content/resources/knowledge-center/transportation-management-resource-center#faq/index.html)** Quick answers to common questions about transportation management and all the challenges that come with it ### **Transportation Management Blog Posts: Insights and Trends** Stay ahead with our most recent blog articles, featuring expert perspectives, industry trends, and actionable tips on optimizing transportation management. **Most Recent** ##### **Benefits of a Networked TMS** What are the benefits of a networked shipper Transportation Management System (TMS)? [Read the Blog about Benefits of a Networked TMS](/content/resources/blog/benefits-networked-tms-integration-and-efficiency/index.html) ##### **Shipper TMS Costs** How much are shipper TMS implementation costs? [Read the blog about Shipper TMS Costs](/content/resources/blog/how-much-are-recurring-costs-shipper-tms/index.html) ##### **Automated Rate Shopping Benefits** What are the benefits of using automated rate shopping/carrier selection for parcel shipments? [READ the blog about Automated Rate Shopping Benefits](/content/resources/blog/automated-rate-shopping-benefits-parcel-shipments/index.html) **Most Viewed** ##### **How to choose a TMS** 5 costly pitfalls to avoid when choosing a Transport Management System [Read the blog about How to choose a TMS](/content/resources/blog/5-costly-pitfalls-avoid-when-choosing-transport-management-system/index.html) ##### **Potential Savings with a TMS** What are the potential savings when implementing a TMS? [READ the blog about Potential Savings with a TMS](/content/resources/blog/what-are-potential-savings-when-implementing-tms/index.html) ##### **Recurring Costs of a Shipper TMS** How much are the recurring costs of a shipper TMS? [Read the blog about Recurring Costs of a Shipper TMS](/content/resources/blog/how-much-are-recurring-costs-shipper-tms/index.html) #### **Want to stay ahead with expert logistics trends?** [Read all blog articles](/content/resources/knowledge-center?types=1295%2B1299%2B1298&solutions=62&lang=en/index.html) ### **E-Books to Download** #### **TMS - Buyers Guide** Explore the comprehensive buyers guide to select the ideal Transportation Management System (TMS) for enterprise shippers. This indispensable resource offers in-depth insights into how a TMS can optimize your transportation operations, ensuring efficiency, cost reduction, and enhanced customer satisfaction. [Download Guide](/content/resources/knowledge-center/transportation-management-system-tms-buyers-guide/index.html) #### **Transportation management - Benchmark Survey** Descartes' 9th annual benchmark report analyzes trends and investment strategies from over 630 global companies for easy comparison with your transportation operations. [Download Survey](https://engage.descartes.com/descartes-insights/items/2025-transportation-management-benchmark-survey) ### **Embracing Sustainability with Carbon Footprint Insights and Real-Time Supply Chain Visibility** " **_Companies that have implemented a solution that is able to provide mandatory CO2 and real-time visibility data are more closely managing and optimizing their logistics performance. On top of that, they are perceived by their customers as a provider of premium service. The obligation to collect data on transport emissions should not be seen as a challenge, but as an opportunity to differentiate them from the competition._**" **Author: John Vonk** [Read the blog article](/content/resources/blog/integrating-carbon-footprint-insights-and-real-time-supply-chain-visibility/index.html) ### **Industry Leadership** With over 40 years of pioneering experience, Descartes is at the forefront of logistics and supply chain transformation. Our commitment to technology, scalability, and customer success drives impactful solutions, empowering businesses. ### **TMS Solution Suite** Descartes Transportation Manager **™** is a cloud-based platform for shippers, freight brokers, and 3PLs trust to synchronize transportation processes and optimize the flow of goods with multimodal TMS, real-time visibility and carrier connectivity. ### **Read our TMS FAQ** ##### **FAQ - Benefits of a TMS** Discover the benefits of a TMS solution [Read more about FAQ - Benefits of a TMS](/content/resources/knowledge-center/faq-tms-benefits/index.html) ##### **FAQ - TMS and Visibility** Find out how a TMS improves the visibility of our shipments. [Read more about FAQ - TMS and Visibility](/content/resources/knowledge-center/faq-tms-and-visibility/index.html) ##### **FAQ - TMS & Sustainability** Find out how a TMS contributes to sustainable development [Read more about FAQ - TMS & Sustainability](/content/resources/knowledge-center/faq-tms-and-sustainability/index.html) ### **Would you like to learn more about Descartes solutions for transportation management?** [Contact us](/content/resources/knowledge-center/transportation-management-resource-center#form/index.html)