What is Best of Breed software and what are the advantages to transport management

Times have changed when it comes to the way businesses in the transport industry approach their software needs. Previously, all-in-one systems reigned supreme. They were sold as one stop shops with the promise of being a single source for all sorts of functions and processes for a business.

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March 17, 2021

What is Best of Breed software

Times have changed when it comes to the way businesses in the transport industry approach their software needs.
Previously, all-in-one systems reigned supreme. They were sold as one stop shops with the promise of being a single source for all sorts of functions and processes for a business.

The problem with these giant platforms was that they tried to force square pegs into round holes.

In trying to do everything, the software had limitations to do exactly what you needed it to do for your business – and do those things well. Features had to be compromised and that creates inefficiencies for your business.

You also had overwhelming access to products that you would likely never use or take advantage of.

The Best of Breed Approach

In stark contrast, modern software must place a huge emphasis on usability.

Instead of offering you a Porsche you need a PHD to learn how to drive, software should give you a reliable engine that will efficiently get the job done.

The ‘Best of Breed’ approach is about purchasing the best system in a particular niche or category.

When looking for a Transport Management System or Warehouse Management System, find the best product that will meet all of your business requirements.

This will reduce costs and you reduce the risk of your software failing.

The CartonCloud solution

CartonCloud was developed to meet the niche requirements in the warehouse and transport industry, and then some.

It’s been designed specifically with automation in mind, leveraging the advantages of cloud computing for ease of access, and mobile phones for inexpensive electronic proof of deliveries capture.

There is a growing need in the industry for more affordable, easy-to-use and automated software and that’s what CartonCloud does best.

We also have more than a dozen in-house programmers collaborating with our support team.

Their job is to maintain the system so your software is reliable and to continually develop the application with new features.

As a result, CartonCloud is a modern, more agile type of software and we are Best of Breed for transport and warehouse management.

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