## **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](https://staging.descartes.com/resources/knowledge-center/transportation-management-resource-center#blog)** Insights and trends to enhance your TMS strategy ### **[E-Books](https://staging.descartes.com/resources/knowledge-center/transportation-management-resource-center#downloads)** E-books and whitepapers with actionable tips ### **[Sustainability](https://staging.descartes.com/resources/knowledge-center/transportation-management-resource-center#sustainability)** Our featured article on sustainable development ### **[TMS Leadership](https://staging.descartes.com/resources/knowledge-center/transportation-management-resource-center#solutions)** Testimonials from customers with concrete results and presentation of our solutions ### **[TMS FAQ](https://staging.descartes.com/resources/knowledge-center/transportation-management-resource-center#faq)** 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. [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. [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." **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. ### **TMS Solution Suite** Descartes Transportation Manager **™** is a cloud-based platform for shippers, freight brokers, and 3PLs trust to synchronize transportation processes. [Discover our solutions](/content/solutions/transportation-management/index.html) ### **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](https://staging.descartes.com/resources/knowledge-center/transportation-management-resource-center#form)