Five must-know tips for choosing a subscription-based management system

Written by Lisa Walton from tmWare Limited

Are you still using spreadsheets in your warehouse or transportation management?

How much time and money could your business save if all your operations - from scheduling to invoicing - ran through a single, unified platform?

Hello, I'm Lisa, business development manager at tmWare. I've started with a lot of questions!

That's because curiosity and listening are what set us apart. We can only deliver the best solutions for your business if you do all the talking first.

For four decades, tmWare has been rooted in family values while focusing relentlessly on innovation, helping businesses simplify their logistics and accelerate their growth.

We’re excited to share our expertise with fellow Chamber members. Here are five top tips in choosing the ideal management system;

1 Assess scalability and future needs

Choose a system that can handle your current volume and grow with you. Switching software later is costly and disruptive.

tmWare offers solutions for businesses of any size (start-up to large blue chip and anything in the middle) with configurable workflows and the flexibility for optional multi-site and transaction expansion.

2 Prioritise a true all-in-one integration

Disjointed systems (WMS, TMS, invoicing) create silos and errors. Look for a fully integrated solution to break down these walls.

tmWare provides a stand alone or fully integrated WMS and TMS from one vendor, ensuring a seamless flow from picking to final delivery and invoicing. Seamless integration between tmWare and for example, Sage, Xero, Shopify, Carriers.

3 Demand a transparent and flexible model

Understand all costs in the subscription model (setup, user limits, transactions). Look for flexibility that matches your needs.

tmWare offers a subscription-based model with clearly defined modules and interfaces other than standard. Transactional pricing’ pay for what you use. This provides cost-effective and predictable budgeting.

4 Look beyond the code (support matters)

Software is only as good as the team behind it. Ensure the vendor offers robust, accessible support and deep industry knowledge.

tmWare provides in-house support and consultancy with a team that has deep logistics experience, guaranteeing a personal touch and rapid response.From Sales to aftersales the same team are with you for the longevity of the contract.

5 Evaluate ease of use

The platform must be intuitive for your team and customers to ensure adoption and reduce training time.

tmWare offers an easy-to-use, intuitive system, which leads to greater accuracy and faster adoption across warehouse and driver teams.

Click here to find out more about how a subscription-based WMS/TMS can transform your business.