Continuous transport planning and execution optimization, through order splitting, routing, mode and carrier selection, and consolidation.
Receive order in any form directly from the ERP and other systems, reducing integration efforts and ensuring easy maintenance thereafter.
Flexibility to configure complex flows, from milk runs and pool-points to rush orders and pre-booking via the system’s robust business rules.
Comprehensive cost-to-serve determination for all transport and logistics costs, including handling, detention, warehousing, and customs duties.
Before transportation management systems (TMSs) came into the picture, nearly all logistics processes were done on paper. Shippers spent countless hours calling and emailing internal and external partners just to ship their freight. Transportation management technology changed all of that. The first TMSs were housed on-premise and did speed up shipping processes. However, since these pieces of technology resided solely within the “four-walls” of the company, they presented many challenges. These included difficulty updating to the latest version and integrating with other platforms. These issues inspired the creation of cloud-based transportation management systems. Cloud-based transportation management systems allow users to connect with internal and external partners and applications much more easily and offer scalability impossible with on-premise software. This modern version of a traditional TMS also offers a quick start-up, low usage costs and greater flexibility. Many members of the industry often wonder why transportation management is important and why it continues to evolve. The truth is technology is changing every industry and transportation and supply chain are no exception. Many businesses feel that their current operations are working just fine. That doesn’t mean they aren’t missing opportunities for time and money savings, collaboration with other industry members and an increase in customer service quality. Ignoring the significance of transportation management and all it has to offer means missing out on opportunities and the rapid return-on-investment competitors who have adopted a cloud-based TMS are already experiencing.
You probably receive complaints from citizens when specific roads are closed and it causes traffic on other roads. In order to inform citizens and redirect them along less crowded roads, it is possible to install sensors on roadsides and collect data from traffic. These data are compiled into a dashboard that redirects traffic by indicating average waiting time of roads on a dynamic display. In real time, citizens can reroute themselves towards less crowded roads to make sure they are on time. With this solution, you diminish citizen stress and avoid traffic problems.
More and more, people use public transportation. To improve citizens’ experience with public transportation, it is possible for us to develop a real-time information solution. Using a crossing detector, a display system, a mobile app and a dashboard, passengers know the exact arrival time of the next transport. Indeed, by calculating traffic and crossing time at the previous stop, the dashboard can show the arrival time. Therefore, passengers don’t have to show up at the stop in advance if the transportation is late.
Gain Visibility & Control
Connect electronically or via portals with carriers, suppliers, partners, and customers for visibility and collaboration across all transport modes (ocean, air, truck, rail, and parcel) - all on one platform
Consistently Deliver OTIF
Ensure flawless, cost-effective execution via real-time alerts and in-app exceptions management, last minute order and route changes to meet demands, and last mile delivery optimization.
Control Costs
Continuous, real-time cost optimization, along with dynamic invoice matching to ensure that actual execution and agreed service levels align.
Customers today want lightning-fast delivery, the ability to make last-minute adjustments to their orders, and the ability to have delivery times that are unique to them. They don’t just want it; they expect it as part of every order they place. It’s a massive challenge for companies to match customer expectations by adapting their operations. This is where transport management systems come in, specifically new generation TMS. TMS will link the systems responsible for managing orders and those in charge of managing warehouses.
When it comes to warehouse efficiency, a TMS can help. In other words, the more you use your transportation management system, the less time you spend managing freight and the more time you have to work on other tasks, including warehouse operations. As an added benefit, if your TMS is incorporated into other systems like your ERP, you’ll spend less time fixing mistakes caused by entry errors or entering new data. For further cost reductions and efficiency gains, you can deploy a Warehouse Management System in conjunction with a Supply Chain Visibility Solution (SCIS).
With a TMS, you can keep track of where shipments are at all times. Organizations can be notified when a cargo is late or has not arrived at their destination. Businesses benefit from knowing when service outages occur because they may make necessary adjustments promptly. Tracking data can also be used to calculate the time it takes to complete a route in order to develop more effective route schedules.
Companies can keep tabs on their order and shipping lifecycles in real-time with the help of a reliable TMS solution. As a result, they will be able to predict their inventory with more accuracy, which will enhance supply chain transparency and accountability. Additionally, the TMS software will provide you peace of mind knowing that your clients will receive their goods on schedule – thanks to the tracking features. Having this level of control over your inventory management will benefit all other supply chain activities in the future, especially as ecommerce freight transportation grows.
Transparency across the whole supply chain is possible with today’s TMS solutions. Being able to see and access data from all other integrated systems in real-time is a significant advantage. Logistical managers can recognize and act on possible difficulties more promptly and effectively. Thus, client satisfaction is maintained at a high level without sacrificing performance or efficiency.