Leading TMS provider integrates OpenTug’s marine voyage quoting and tracking capabilities into logistics platform, giving shippers greater visibility and control over their multi-modal…
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TMX Trendwatch: Week of August 26th
In this edition of TMX Trendwatch, we highlight key developments in the supply chain and logistics industry impacting shippers and carriers around the…
TMX Trendwatch: Week of August 12, 2024
Shippers brace for strikes, prepare for major disruptions… In this edition of TMX Trendwatch, we explore key developments that are shaping the logistics…
The Role of Transportation Management Systems in Sustainable Supply Chains
In today’s business landscape, sustainability has become a critical focus for companies across industries. As environmental concerns continue to rise and regulations tighten,…
The Hidden Costs of Using Disparate Transportation Management Systems
For manufacturing companies that ship goods across multiple modes—such as truck, rail, barge, and intermodal—the complexity of transportation management can be overwhelming. Ensuring…
Revolutionizing Transportation Management: Princeton TMX’s Fleet & Carrier Management System
In today’s fast-paced industrial landscape, managing freight transportation is a critical component of operational success. For many large manufacturers, this process involves a…
TMX Trendwatch: Week of July 29, 2024
Can we declare the freight recession over now? Carriers, shippers and supply chain leaders have all been waiting to see when freight rates…
How Piecing Together A TMS Creates A Monstrous Problem
The story of Frankenstein bears striking similarities to the challenges faced with disparate IT systems in modern organizations. Like Victor Frankenstein's creation, cobbled…
How to Use a TMS to Run More Effective QBRs with Carriers
In the fast-paced logistics industry, effective communication and collaboration between shippers and carriers are crucial for maintaining efficiency and meeting customer expectations. Quarterly…
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In today’s fast-paced industrial landscape, data has become the cornerstone of efficient supply chain management. For supply chain executives, especially in industrial manufacturing,…
How Industrial Manufacturers Can Maximize Efficiency with Supply Chain Data & Analytics
In today’s fast-paced industrial landscape, data has become the cornerstone of efficient supply chain management. For supply chain executives, especially in industrial manufacturing,…
TMX Trendwatch: Week of July 15, 2024
When news surfaced this week that Amazon’s China-connected rival Shein wants to share its supply chain tech with U.S. companies, the reaction from…
Creating Greener Pathways: Sustainable Supply Chains for Shippers
As businesses and consumers become increasingly environmentally conscious, the concept of a sustainable supply chain is front and center for shippers across nearly…
TMX Trendwatch: Week of July 1, 2024
UPS to lose $800m in Coyote deal, which helps RXO bolster market position, diversity customer base, and expand its network for carriers. Is
TMX Trendwatch: Week of June 17, 2024
Welcome back to TMX Trendwatch! Pandemic-era shortages put a spotlight on the role of the supply chain in our lives, causing new pressures…
TMX Trendwatch: Week of June 3, 2024
Welcome back to TMX Trendwatch! From retailers to restaurants, some of the biggest companies in the U.S. are cutting prices to combat sluggish…
Real-Time Freight Visibility & Better Cash Flow
Building Products Manufacturer For a manufacturer of high-quality building products, cement and ready-mix concrete, keeping reliable, real-time shipping data at its fingertips is…
Princeton TMX Helps Paper Manufacturer Automate its Transportation Operations
Paper Manufacturer Automates Operations One of the largest producers of containerboard and uncoated freesheet paper in the U.S. with mills and plants located…
Domtar saves millions of dollars and improves customer delivery service with solution from Princton TMX
The Challenge Large manufacturer needed a better way to handle freight arrangements with their transportation partners. The Solution Princeton TMX deployed its Transporation…
Leading Steel Manufacturer, Gerdau, Increases Visibility with Princeton TMX
Gerdau Long Steel North America Global manufacturer Gerdau Long Steel North America produces a wide range of steel products and operates within a…
United Salt Case Study
United Salt Corporation gets better coverage, better visibility, more savings using the Princeton TMX TMS. United Salt Corporation (USC) is a U.S.-based privately…
TMX Trendwatch: Week of March 25, 2024
Welcome back to TMX Trendwatch! This week’s edition features a mix of future tech and its real-world implications. We’re distilling the biggest trends…
Princeton TMX Introduces Sustainability Tool Within its TMS
New tool measures carbon footprint at the point of shipment execution promoting more sustainable supply chain networks March 19, 2024 (Fort Wayne, IN)…
TMX Trendwatch: Week of March 11, 2024
Welcome to our second edition of TMX Trendwatch: a bi-weekly newsletter that aggregates the latest transportation industry news and delivers it right to…
Princeton TMX Appoints Kevvon Burdette as Chief Commercial Officer
Princeton TMX hires logistics industry veteran to lead sales strategy, help shippers optimize freight rates and lanes March 5, 2024 (Fort Wayne,…
Introducing TMX Trendwatch
TMX Trendwatch: Week of February 26, 2024 Welcome to TMX Trendwatch, our new bi-weekly blog series that aggregates the latest transportation industry news…
Princeton TMX Partners with Loop for Freight Audit and Payment
New partnership with Loop gives shippers access to a modern audit and payment platform, streamlining invoicing and improving cost visibility. February 20, 2024…
Princeton TMX Announces Partnership with Emerge
Princeton TMX Partners with Emerge to Give Shippers Access to Spot Market Capacity and Real-Time Rates Leading TMS provider integrates freight procurement platform,…
Princeton TMX Welcomes Mark McEntire as CEO
We're pleased to announce the appointment of Mark McEntire as our new CEO. McEntire succeeds founder and CEO Tim Minnich, who will continue…
Summary of Gartner’s Transportation Trends & Magic Quadrant for TMS
Here's a summary of the article about the latest Magic Quadrant for Transportation Management Systems (TMS) and the most significant changes to the…
Spot Rate Load Board Visibility is Essential to Have in a TMS to Shippers
Shippers need every advantage they can get to save money and improve their bottom line. One of the most important tools for shippers…
What Are The Benefits of Having a Single TMS Solution for FTL, LTL, and Rail
In today's competitive business environment, it is more important than ever for companies to have a strong transportation management system (TMS). A TMS…
Real-Time Data in Transportation Management Systems: Why It’s Essential for 3PL and Logistics Companies
Real-time data is essential for making informed decisions in today's fast-paced business environment. This is especially true for truck and rail transportation companies,…
Why Negotiating Carrier Rates With An Embedded RFQ Makes More Sense
Companies that use an embedded RFQ can save an average of 15% on their shipping costs. The savings from negotiating carrier rates with…
Why a Self-Managed TMS System is Important for Modern Businesses
A fit for purpose TMS is indispensable for todays truck and rail services. In today's competitive business environment, businesses that rely on flawless…
Will railroad transportation be there for agriculture and Food Shippers in 2023?
Railroads help make U.S. agriculture the most efficient in the world. A single rail car can hold enough wheat to make more than…
When is the best time to implement a new Transportation Management Solution?
Here's how to determine what's the best timing for implementing a new Transportation Management Solution for your company. In the United States and…
Five questions to ask Transportation Management System vendors at a conference
Should you buy a TMS system for your shipping department? Questions to ask TMS vendors at a conference. The fast-paced shipping industry does…
How automated TMS delivers a competitive advantage during economic uncertainty
Uncertainty lurks everywhere along a supply chain—from sourcing products to delivering them to a customer. Then a recession happens. Here’s how automated TMS…
Princeton TMX Completes Strategic Transaction with The Stephens Group
Strategic Transaction to help industrial shippers FORT WAYNE, Ind. and LITTLE ROCK, Ark., Dec. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Princeton TMX, LLC ("Princeton TMX")…
Reducing the Risk of Freight Bill Payment and Freight Audit
A traditional freight bill payment and freight audit process can eat into a shipper’s profits. First, it is a labor-intensive process. Bills of…
How Your TMS Software Can Help Avoid Shipping Weather Delays
How to leverage your TMS System to avoid shipping weather delays It’s normal for shippers to prepare for seasonal weather patterns. An overtaxed…
TimeBlox™ Delivers Trucking Dispatch Software Capabilities for Planning Your Fleet Drivers’ Activity
Princeton TMX TimeBlox™ gives dedicated and private fleet dispatchers trucking software capabilities for driver activity in simple, drag-and-drop interface. Deadhead mileage, also known…
How a Cloud-Based Transport Management System Reduces Shipping Costs
Transportation costs can account for 30 to 50 percent of a supply chain’s total expenses. Reducing shipping costs in a supply chain is…
How TMS Software Transforms Transportation and Logistics Teams
eBook: How TMS Software transforms your transportation and logistics team for cost savings and reduced team turnover. TMS Software transforms transportation and logistics,…
Rail Signal Design and Testing Simulation Tool Wins Progressive Railroading Award
SATS, the Rail Signal Design and Testing Simulation Tool from Princeton Consultants, Wins Progressive Railroading’s 2022 Reader’s Choice Award PRINCETON, NJ, August 25,…
Princeton TMX Named a 2022 Top Food Chain Technology
Princeton TMX Named 2022 Top Food Chain Technology by Food Chain Digest FORT WAYNE, IN, August 15, 2022 / PR WEB Princeton…
The Role of Transportation Management in Supply Chain
The Importance of Transportation Management in a Supply Chain The term “supply chain disruption” has become too common. Both suppliers and customers often…
TMS Systems Improve Small Motor Carrier Relationships
Small motor carriers are very important for shippers who are using TMS systems to control freight spend Of the 900,000 motor carriers for…
How to Select the Best TMS Software for Your Company
Here’s what to look for in best TMS software for your company freight needs when replacing spreadsheets, custom built software, or outdated licensed…
Multi-mode TMS for Shipping by Rail and Truck
Princeton TMX adds rail capabilities to TMS system for seamless movement between shipping by rail and truck ORLANDO, FL and FORT WAYNE, IN,…
TMS Software Fleet Fuel Savings
How TMS Software Can Deliver Fleet Fuel Savings The constant movement of materials and goods, from supplier to customer, is why managing…
2022 Inbound Logistics Top 100
Princeton TMX named 2022 Inbound Logistics Top 100 Logistics IT Provider Princeton TMX has been named an Inbound Logistics Top 100 Logistics IT…
Join us at Gartner Supply Chain Symposium/Xpo 2022
Princeton TMX to Exhibit at Gartner Supply Chain Executive Conference 2022 The Gartner Supply Chain Symposium/Xpo™ is back LIVE after two years and…
Princeton TMX is a Service Affiliate of the North American Wholesale Lumber Association (NAWLA)
Princeton TMX joins the North American Wholesale Lumber Association (NAWLA) Princeton TMX is a proud member of the North American Wholesale Lumber Association…
Princeton TMX Second Quarter Major Enhancements
How Princeton TMX Continues to enhance our TMS Product to better serve the Transportation Marketplace Here are three Major Enhancements we’ve released during…
How Princeton TMX has handled COVID-19
PTMX News | How Princeton TMX supported employees with work from home
Top 100 Logistics IT Providers 2020
Princeton TMX is honored to be selected again as a Top 100 Logistics IT Provider for 2020 by Inbound Logistics Magazine. Their message…
Princeton TMX named as a Notable Vendor in Gartner’s March 2020 Midmarket Context: ‘Magic Quadrant for Transportation Management Systems’
Evaluation based on completeness of vision and ability to execute April 20, 2020 – Princeton TMX, a leading provider of Transportation management system…
Freightwaves Reports on Princeton Consultants Freight Transportation Survey
How do transportation executives view tech disruptors like self-driving trucks, drones, and Big Data? Freightways reports on Princeton Consultants' annual survey, which CEO…
Toys for Tots Drive – 2022
A big THANK YOU to everyone for contributing! We're proud of this year's Toys for Tots campaign, donating close to 100 toys/books! See…
User Conference Postponement Announcement
March 10, 2020 After much consideration, we have decided to postpone the Princeton TMX User Conference which was scheduled for March 16-18, 2020.…
Princeton TMX Announces New Embedded Reporting Module
New Embedded Reporting Module We are happy to announce the rollout of our new Reporting Module! This new module utilizes QuickSight, a reporting…
Spot Market Freight – Interesting Research from MSU and FreightWaves Freight Intel Group
Spot Market Freight Michigan State University and FreightWaves Freight Intel Group have developed research on spot market freight. Their findings are not only…
Princeton TMX Exhibits at Gartner Supply Chain Executive Conference 2019
Not only was the weather perfect during the conference, but the attendance was high and the quality of connections we made was great!…
Princeton TMX Named Top 100 Logistics IT Provider 2019
Princeton TMX was recently named Top 100 Logistics IT Providers for 2019 Princeton TMX was recently named Top 100 Logistics IT Providers for…