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Transportation management and TMS

Logistics TMS for Transport Management System refers to transport management systems and are essential tools to best manage your flow of goods.

Meet us at the Supply Chain Event from October 14 to 15, 2025

The Supply Chain Event is the professional event dedicated to the digital transformation of supply chains. For its 13th edition, the Supply Chain Event brings together decision-makers and solution providers to share, discover, and activate their transformation.

Inventory management in real time: the key to a powerful warehouse

In logistics, every second counts. Real -time visibility of stocks allows companies to no longer undergo vagaries, but to anticipate, adjust and optimize, in particular thanks to WMS (Warehouse Management System) solutions.

Successfully integrating ERP-WMS: Key steps and pitfalls to avoid for 3PLs and shippers

You have an ERP system. It's running smoothly, managing your purchasing, your accounting, and maybe even your inventory. Then comes the moment when the warehouse grows and picking errors increase. In short, your trusty ERP has reached its limits, and that's precisely when a WMS comes into play.

WMS and Agentic AI: How autonomous decision-making boosts your logistics

Unlike generative AI, agentic AI takes action. The system doesn't just display an indicator; it analyzes options and orchestrates the next steps. By delegating repetitive operational decisions to intelligent agents, you free up your teams and improve the performance of your logistics.

Modular automation: Invest gradually without paralyzing your warehouse

With the "everything, right now" mentality, labor shortages, and traceability requirements, traditional logistics models are reaching their limits. More and more decision-makers are adopting an alternative: modular automation.

Meet us at SITL from March 31st to April 2nd, 2026

SITL is THE essential trade show for all players in the transport, logistics, and supply chain sectors. For its 43rd edition, the show invites all participants to explore new territories through a process of continuous technological progress.

How are Micro-Fulfillment Centers revolutionizing urban delivery in less than 2 hours?

The days when consumers were willing to wait three days to receive their packages are now ancient history. Today, the battle is fought down to the minute.

Digital twin and 3D modeling: How are these technologies revolutionizing your warehouse?

Imagine being able to test a major change to your logistics platform before even moving a single pallet. That's precisely the promise of 3D modeling and, above all, the digital twin of the warehouse.

AI and logistics: How is generative AI revolutionizing today's and tomorrow's supply chain?

Logistics, a true pillar of the global economy, is currently undergoing an unprecedented revolution. Indeed, traditional management methods are reaching their limits. How, in this context, can we move from reactive logistics to a proactive, agile, and resilient supply chain? The answer lies in two letters: AI, and more specifically, generative AI.

Successfully manage your docks: Eliminate bottlenecks in your supply chain

The loading/delivery dock is often a scene of constant activity. Poor dock management can lead to unexpected costs and severely impact the overall performance of your warehouse. Yet, paradoxically, it is one of the most underestimated, even neglected, links in the logistics chain.

Dynamic slotting: How your WMS uses AI to halve picking time

Logistics has never been so demanding. Between the proliferation of distribution channels, the explosion of e-commerce, and the constant pressure on delivery times, your warehouse performance is directly linked to the efficiency of your internal processes. This is where slotting (or space allocation) comes into play, going far beyond simple routine storage management.

Go beyond the ABC method: How a WMS refines your inventory management strategy?

In logistics, the ABC method is a classic. But here's the hard truth: in the age of e-commerce, relying solely on a static ABC analysis is like trying to win a Formula 1 race without the right car. The problem isn't the method itself, but treating it as an immutable truth set in stone once a year.

Packaging optimization: How does your WMS save you money on transported "empty space"?

Empty space represents, on average, 57% of the volume of packages shipped in e-commerce. It's not just wasted space; it's money gone up in smoke. In this article, we'll analyze how a WMS platform can become the ultimate weapon against empty space.

WMS in SaaS or On-Premise: The 2026 guide to making the right strategic choice

Should you opt for a traditional on-premise deployment or switch to a SaaS (Software-as-a-Service) WMS software? This isn't just a technical choice, but a truly strategic one that will directly impact your supply chain. In 2026, you need to make the right choice.

Mastering the last mile from the warehouse: The winning duo of WMS and TMS

The last mile is the final sprint, the last step in a product's journey. But it's also, by far, the most expensive, most complex, and most decisive step for the customer experience.

Making your cross-docking project a success: Steps, tools and pitfalls to avoid for a successful transition

Imagine: your goods arrive at the dock, are immediately sorted, and almost immediately depart for their final destination—all in less than 24 hours. No more unnecessary storage costs, no more shortages due to dormant inventory. That's the promise of cross-docking.

Hazardous Materials Management: How Does a WMS Ensure Compliance and Safety?

Managing flammable, toxic, corrosive, or explosive products isn't just a logistical constraint; it's an immense responsibility, governed by highly complex regulations. Indeed, managing hazardous materials is a daily challenge that leaves no room for improvisation.

AMR vs. AGV: Which mobile robot will boost your warehouse?

The pressure on warehouses has never been greater. In the race for performance, automation is no longer an option, but a necessity. And at the heart of this revolution are mobile robots. But how do you make the right choice?

Logistics picking: automation for “zero error” logistics

Is your warehouse a profit center or a source of hidden costs? The answer often lies in a single activity: picking. In fact, this step accounts for up to 60% of a warehouse's operating costs.

Meet us at the Supply Chain Event from October 14 to 15, 2025

The Supply Chain Event is the professional event dedicated to the digital transformation of supply chains. For its 13th edition, the Supply Chain Event brings together decision-makers and solution providers to share, discover, and activate their transformation.

WMS and TMS Synchronization: The Key to a 100% Efficient Supply Chain

What if the efficiency of your logistics no longer depended solely on the performance of your tools, but on their ability to communicate? Today, speed and precision are no longer options but expectations. Also, the slightest disruption in your supply chain comes at a high price. The problem often lies not with your teams or your warehouses, but in the silence that reigns between your internal operations and your transport activities.

Sustainable Supply Chain: How to combine performance and ecology in your warehouse?

Green logistics is no longer an option. It's becoming a requirement. The question is no longer whether your supply chain should become sustainable, but how and how quickly. Faced with increasingly demanding consumers regarding brand ethics, tightening environmental regulations, and volatile energy costs, inaction has become the greatest risk.

Feedback: a strategic asset to master

What if the real performance test of a supply chain was not played on the expedition, but on the return? The logistics of returns is often considered a burden by companies. However, today it is much more than a simple constraint: it is a strategic issue and a real lever for competitiveness.

Warehouse automation: our guide to understand everything

Faced in particular with the explosion of e-commerce, pressure on delivery times and the shortage of labor, companies must rethink their logistics organization in depth. And at the heart of this transformation: automation.

Pics of logistics activities: what good practices to master them?

For many companies, commercial activity is punctuated by peaks of demand. Between the overload of the teams, lack of visibility on stocks and risks of ruptures, the management of peaks of activities cannot be improvised.

Inventory management in real time: the key to a powerful warehouse

In logistics, every second counts. Real -time visibility of stocks allows companies to no longer undergo vagaries, but to anticipate, adjust and optimize, in particular thanks to WMS (Warehouse Management System) solutions.

Kpilote: ETL that connects your CMS to WMS Ego

E-commerce logistics connector, Kpilote facilitates data exchange between e-commerce platforms and business software like WMS. Associated with the WMS Ego solution, this ETL guarantees time saving, a reduction in errors and a better customer experience.

Software and hardware solutions from our partners

Our EGO WMS has connections with IT solutions on the market, as well as with external services and equipment in order to increase your logistics performance.

Interfacing a WMS

A WMS is not intended to have infinite functional coverage. Thus, some vendors offer "bridges" (also called "connectors") with enterprise solutions (ERP, MES, WCS, APS, TMS…), allowing the extension of what the WMS typically does.

The 3 types of WMS editors

WMS publishing companies a priori offer relatively similar products. So how is this market organized? Which publishers for which types of needs and for which development prospects?

The 9 keys to a successful WMS software implementation

Like all software package installation projects, several factors contribute to a successful implementation. We have selected 9 to make your implementation a success.

The main stages of setting up a WMS

The effective implementation of a WMS follows a precise and sequenced methodology in stages, where the customer teams and those of the integrator must work hand in hand.

How to choose the right WMS software?

The 10 main WMS providers in France offer, at first glance, relatively similar products. So, how can you tell the difference and be sure you’re making the right choice? What are the criteria to take into account?

The context and challenges of trolley 4.0

In the world of logistics, the trolley is a warehouse basic. Following technological developments over time, the trolley that we all know has gradually transformed to become connected in order to adapt to the market.

WMS and trolley 4.0: best practices and key success factors

Over time, the carts have gradually transformed to become connected. Thanks to on-board technology and the possibility of connecting them to a WMS, they are considered true partners in the service of productivity.

Transportation management and TMS

Logistics TMS for Transport Management System refers to transport management systems and are essential tools to best manage your flow of goods.

Warehouse 4.0 solutions

The term “Warehouse 4.0” covers all innovations and connected technologies whose concrete applications increase the performance of the Supply Chain. After the Factory of the Future, the world of logistics is in turn experiencing a revolution thanks to the emergence of new technologies in the field of infrastructure and IT.

Optimizing logistics through warehouse mechanization

Today, warehouse mechanization and automation have become imperative for businesses seeking to remain competitive. However, before embarking on this project, it is important to define the objectives and analyze the specific needs of your warehouse.

What is a WMS?

In today's complex world of logistics, a WMS is key to optimizing warehouse operations, improving efficiency and reducing costs. With its advanced features, it helps meet logistics requirements by offering an efficient solution for managing the movement and storage of products within warehouses.

Industrial logistics: a strategic pillar for optimizing production flows

In an increasingly competitive economic environment, industrial logistics is proving to be a crucial lever for improving operational efficiency and profitability. By harmoniously orchestrating the different flows, this particular logistics plays a central role in optimizing the supply chain.

How much does a WMS cost?

The price of a WMS (Warehouse Management System) can vary considerably, ranging from €25,000 to €250,000 (or more) for its acquisition. The cost of WMS software depends on many factors, including the required features, the size of the warehouse, and the complexity of logistics operations.

Inventory management using WMS software

To master your inventory management, it is imperative to use suitable and efficient inventory management software. With this automation, you can monitor the status of your inventory in real time, allowing you to make informed and rapid decisions to avoid stock-outs or overstocks.

Warehouse management: why use a WMS?

The use of WMS software is today essential to optimize and manage physical flows and stocks in a logistics warehouse. Each warehouse WMS software integration project is unique and requires in-depth reflection as well as the publication of specifications. Your logistics solution must allow you to have an overall view of your activity and its areas for improvement.

Reverse logistics: our management of product returns

Reverse logistics, or reverse logistics, is a management process that focuses on returning products from the consumer to the manufacturer or distributor.

Opt for a WMS to optimize your supply chain

A Warehouse Management System is a tool for effectively orchestrating the operations of your logistics sites. However, with the myriad of solutions available, selecting the best WMS for your specific needs can be a challenge. Discover our guide covering the essential criteria to take into account when making the wise choice of a WMS.