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6 posts tagged with “platform-strategy”
Supply Chain as a Service in 2026: When Platform Outsourcing Beats Building Your Own TMS
The build-vs-buy calculus for TMS has shifted. With cloud-native platforms delivering 70% lower implementation costs than 2019 and mid-market shippers facing PE consolidation risk, here's how to decide what's right for your operation.
CXTMS InsightsJune 17, 2026 · 8 min read
The 2026 Logistics M&A Tracker: How $50+ Billion in Deals Is Redrawing the Competitive Map for Shippers
Over $50 billion in logistics M&A deals closed or announced in Q1 2026 alone—from Echo Global's $5.2B ITS acquisition to Thoma Bravo's $12B WWEX-Auctane platform. Here's what the consolidation wave means for shippers navigating an increasingly concentrated market.
CXTMS InsightsApril 8, 2026 · 6 min read
Supply Chain as a Service: Why Outsourced Logistics Platforms Are Replacing In-House Operations in 2026
The Supply Chain as a Service (SCaaS) market is surging past $71 billion in 2026. Learn why mid-market shippers are ditching in-house logistics for outsourced platforms — and how CXTMS fits into the model.
CXTMS InsightsMarch 1, 2026 · 6 min read
E-Commerce Platforms Are Taking Over Last-Mile Carrier Selection: What It Means for Independent Shippers
E-commerce platforms like Amazon and Allegro are tightening control over carrier selection and building proprietary delivery networks. Here's what independent shippers need to know to maintain carrier diversity in 2026.
CXTMS InsightsFebruary 27, 2026 · 5 min read
Supply Chain Orchestration Platforms: Why Integration Is Replacing Point Solutions in 2026
Point solution fatigue is driving a massive shift toward unified supply chain orchestration platforms. Learn why 2026 is the tipping point for platform consolidation and what it means for your logistics operations.
CXTMS InsightsFebruary 23, 2026 · 6 min read
Composable Supply Chain Architecture: Why Modular, API-First Logistics Platforms Are Winning in 2026
Composable supply chain architecture is replacing monolithic logistics suites. Learn why modular, API-first platforms with Packaged Business Capabilities are the winning strategy in 2026.
CXTMS InsightsFebruary 20, 2026 · 6 min read