Is it time for an enterprise Transportation Management System?

As your business grows, so does the demand on your supply chain. You’re constantly balancing core priorities while navigating new opportunities, market volatility and customer expectations. Today, the pressure to do more with less is real, especially when it comes to transportation. 

Of all the tools available to shippers and logistics teams, few are as transformative as an enterprise Transportation Management System (TMS). Yet many companies still rely on outdated methods, missing out on cost savings, efficiency gains and operational agility. 

So how do you know when it's time to make the switch? 

What is your business telling you?

Enterprise logistics leaders know the landscape is shifting fast. Supply chain complexity is increasing. So are customer demands, labor shortages, geopolitical pressures and freight market swings.

Ask yourself:

• Are you struggling to secure affordable capacity?
• Is transportation one of your largest operating expenses?
• Are your teams bogged down by manual tasks or disconnected systems?
• Does your current setup limit visibility, collaboration or efficiency?
• What would your operations look like if those constraints were removed?

Is you supply chain adaptable enough? If you’re constantly firefighting rather than optimizing, your current systems are likely holding you back.

5 signs you’re ready for an enterprise TMS

Implementing a TMS doesn’t have to be overwhelming. In fact, not having one could be what’s holding you back from scaling.

Here are five clear signs your business is ready:

1. You’re growing fast. Expansion, mergers or global reach is straining current processes.
2. Your transportation is complex. You manage multiple modes, carriers or frequent volume spikes.
3. You need systems to talk to each other. Integration with ERPs, WMS or procurement systems is essential.
4. Mistakes are piling up. Think missed deliveries, incorrect routing, rising claims or inventory mismatches.
5. You’re ready to move from reactive to proactive. You want to unlock strategic value, not just operational fixes.

And no, enterprise TMS isn’t just for the Walmarts and Amazons of the world. Modern solutions like Infios’s solutions scale to fit any business size.  

How to build the business case for an enterprise Transportation Management System

Once you’ve identified the need, the next step is securing executive buy-in.

Start by quantifying the pain. Use internal data to highlight the impact of inefficiencies - whether that’s rising freight spend, manual labor hours or declining customer satisfaction. Then connect the dots:

• How can automation improve route planning, carrier selection, and freight audit?
• How will better analytics help you negotiate rates or consolidate shipments?
• What’s the long-term strategic advantage of a scalable, integrated platform?

The more specific you can be, the stronger your case will be.

Expert tip: Include a product demo. Whether you schedule a live session or explore our on-demand library, seeing the platform in action makes the benefits tangible - especially for executive stakeholders.

Why Infios's Enterprise Transportation Management System?

At Infios, we don’t just deliver software. We deliver momentum. 

Our enterprise TMS is built to evolve alongside your business, with continuous updates that reflect the real-world challenges facing supply chain teams. From final-mile optimization to control tower visibility, our platform is designed for adaptability, ease of use and measurable ROI. 

We also make onboarding seamless, with dedicated customer success teams who guide you every step of the way.