TMS Vendor Shortlist Template + Scoring Rubric for Colombian Companies 2026
Stop wasting months on vendor evaluations. This BOFU toolkit gives you the exact scorecard, RFP questions, demo script, and reference call checklist used by leading Colombian logistics organizations.
Choosing the wrong TMS vendor is one of the most expensive decisions a logistics leader can make. This practical toolkit removes emotion and politics from the process.
The 87-Criteria Colombian TMS Scoring Rubric
Categories & Weighting
- Functional Fit (25%)
- Colombian Regulatory Compliance (20%)
- Technology & Integration (15%)
- Local Support & Ecosystem (15%)
- Total Cost of Ownership (15%)
- Vendor Viability & Vision (10%)
Must-Have Capabilities in 2026
- Native support for electronic freight documents and RNDC integration
- Real-time API connections with major Colombian carriers and ports
- Offline functionality for routes with poor connectivity
- Built-in carbon reporting aligned with Colombian taxonomy
- Strong cold-chain and temperature excursion alerts
- Multi-language (Spanish/English) with local currency and tax rules
Step-by-Step Selection Process
- Week 1-2: Complete needs assessment using our discovery questionnaire.
- Week 3: Issue targeted RFP to 6-8 vendors (template included).
- Week 4-6: Structured demos using our scenario-based script.
- Week 7: Reference calls with Colombian companies of similar size.
- Week 8: Final scoring workshop and vendor selection.
Negotiation Playbook
Current market conditions favor buyers. We show you exact pricing benchmarks, contract clauses to insist upon, and exit strategies to include.
Real Scoring Examples
See how three Colombian companies scored the same five vendors with vastly different priorities (3PL, exporter, manufacturer) and arrived at different — but correct — decisions.
Access the full Excel scoring template and RFP library here
Compare current market leaders side-by-side
Stop relying on vendor presentations. Use data-driven, locally calibrated criteria to make a decision you can defend to your board.
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James Thornton has facilitated over 40 TMS selection processes across Latin America since 2019.
