Most TMS vendor scoring frameworks were built for a different market. Budget overruns hit 75% of European TMS implementations, yet most shippers focus only on subscription costs when evaluating systems, while WiseTech Global's $2.1 billion acquisition of E2open, expected to complete in 1H26, alongside Descartes Systems Group&
A mid-sized German automotive parts manufacturer calculated their true cost of manual data re-entry at €2.1 million annually across transport operations alone. Yet most European procurement teams evaluating TMS-ERP integration projects still focus on subscription fees rather than total project costs. On average, implementing transportation ERP software costs about
European procurement teams face a crossroads that will define their transport operations for the next decade. ERP providers are reasserting themselves in the TMS space, giving companies more to consider as they evaluate options for 2026. The global transport management system (tms) market stood at USD 53.5 Billion in
Last year your procurement process for a TMS vendor might have followed familiar patterns: budget approvals, RFP responses, demo sessions, reference calls. But 2026's TMS vendor selection landscape brings challenges that traditional buyer frameworks weren't built to handle. ERP providers are reasserting themselves in the TMS
Budget overruns hit 75% of European TMS implementations, yet procurement teams approach vendor negotiations armed with feature checklists instead of financial transparency frameworks. A German automotive parts manufacturer just learned what a €800,000 TMS implementation mistake looks like. Six months in, €800,000 spent, and they realized their new
European procurement teams wrestling with transport management software decisions in 2026 face a perfect storm of vendor proliferation and regulatory complexity. The "free TMS" models are simply advertisements for their paid versions, yet businesses are increasingly exploring free and open-source Transport Management Systems (TMS) to gain visibility over
European procurement teams evaluating transport management software face an unprecedented challenge in 2026. WiseTech Global's $2.1 billion acquisition of E2open, expected to complete in 1H26, alongside Descartes Systems Group's $115 million acquisition of 3GTMS in March 2025, represents the most significant TMS vendor consolidation wave
A German automotive parts manufacturer discovered their €800,000 TMS implementation mistake the hard way. Six months into deployment, they found their European carriers couldn't integrate without costly custom development work - turning their "smart procurement decision" into a complete platform re-implementation. This story repeats across
Modern Transportation's $5M multi-tenant TMS savings seem impressive, but that success story masks a procurement nightmare building across European transport departments. The most significant TMS vendor consolidation wave in over a decade is reshaping European procurement decisions right now. WiseTech's acquisition of E2open in 2025, Descartes&
Most TMS vendor scoring frameworks were built for a different market. A German automotive parts manufacturer just learned what a €800,000 TMS implementation mistake looks like. Their traditional feature-checklist approach missed the vendor consolidation risks that now define procurement decisions in 2025. The most significant TMS vendor consolidation wave
European procurement teams planning their TMS budget planning for 2026 face an unprecedented challenge: the landscape they're planning for no longer exists. WiseTech's $2.1 billion acquisition of E2open and Descartes' $115 million purchase of 3GTMS in March 2025 signal the start of a consolidation
The TMS vendor due diligence framework has become critical for European procurement teams as market consolidation accelerates at an unprecedented pace. WiseTech Global's $2.1 billion acquisition of E2open is expected to be completed in 1H26, representing a strategically significant step in achieving their expanded vision to be
The most significant TMS vendor consolidation wave in over a decade is reshaping European procurement decisions right now. WiseTech's acquisition of E2open in 2025, Descartes' purchase of 3GTMS for $115 million in March 2025, and Körber's transformation of MercuryGate into Infios following their 2024 acquisition
A German automotive parts manufacturer discovered their €800,000 TMS miscalculation the hard way. Six months into a North American platform deployment, they found their European carriers couldn't integrate without costly custom development. Now they're facing a complete re-implementation while competitors leverage pricing advantages they missed.
European procurement teams are discovering a harsh reality: their TMS budget calculations are missing over half the true costs. A mid-sized German automotive parts manufacturer thought their TMS implementation was going smoothly. Six months in, €800,000 spent, and they realized their new system couldn't handle their complex
A German automotive parts manufacturer discovered six months into their TMS implementation that they'd made an €800,000 mistake. Six months in, €800,000 spent, and they realized their new system couldn't handle their complex carrier network across 12 countries. They chose a North American-focused platform
A German automotive parts manufacturer watched €800,000 disappear into their TMS implementation. Six months into implementation, €800,000 spent, they realized their new system couldn't handle their complex carrier network across 12 countries. They chose a North American-focused platform without considering European-specific requirements and discovered too late
European shippers face a perfect storm: regulatory deadlines approaching, vendor consolidation accelerating, and TMS contracts up for renewal. Yet most procurement teams view these compliance requirements as cost burdens rather than negotiation weapons. The reality? By 9 July 2027, the eFTI Regulation will apply in full, while starting 19 August
The $115 million acquisition of 3GTMS by Descartes Systems Group in March represents more than just another deal sheet headline. This marks Descartes' 32nd acquisition since 2016, and signals a fundamental shift in how procurement teams need to approach TMS vendor selection and contract negotiations across Europe. For procurement
European procurement teams are navigating CSRD requirements that mandate detailed carbon emissions reporting for freight transport, while simultaneously facing vendor sustainability feature markup that can inflate TMS budgets by 25-30% beyond initial estimates. This reality demands a structured procurement framework that delivers both regulatory compliance and cost control. CSRD'
European shippers face procurement decisions worth millions this year as AI transport management systems mark a significant shift in transportation management, embedding artificial intelligence at the core of business systems. Modern Transportation's implementation of BeyondTrucks' multi-tenant TMS has already delivered approximately $5 million in annual savings, while
The procurement headache starts innocently enough. Your finance director mentions the need for better freight visibility. Your supply chain manager complains about manual carrier selection. Three vendor demos later, you realize you're facing a selection process that makes choosing a new ERP look simple. The global transportation management
A German automotive parts manufacturer just learned what a €800,000 TMS implementation mistake looks like. They chose a North American-focused platform six months before discovering their primary carriers couldn't integrate without costly custom development. This isn't an isolated case—76% of logistics transformations fail to
The European TMS market reached €1.4 billion in 2024 and is forecasted to reach €2.5 billion by 2029, while major acquisitions like WiseTech's $2.1 billion purchase of E2open and Descartes' $115 million acquisition of 3GTMS are reshaping the competitive landscape. For European procurement teams,