| Transportation management systems (TMS) are | | | | freight audits and load consolidation. Often, |
| considered as one of the most basic logistics | | | | companies utilize the shipping functionality as a |
| application. However, TMS is not utilized on a large | | | | part of their WMS or ERP system. |
| scale despite continuous increase in complexity of | | | | Another distinct advantage of this system is the |
| transport network. Let us examine the salient | | | | inclusion of an automated bidding process that |
| features of this solution in detail. | | | | enables collaboration and conditional bids as well as |
| TMS solution incorporates various modules | | | | automatic tendering. These can also be monitored |
| controlling procedures like Procurement process, | | | | for carrier performance and contract compliance. |
| Execution, Parcel shipping process, Global trade, | | | | In addition, the system also imparts the needed |
| Optimization, Fleet management as well as | | | | fleet visibility to your logistics function. Every |
| Managed services. This wireless, web-based | | | | location is made to provide total fleet visibility as |
| solution can be deployed at an international level | | | | well as status of each tractor and trailer available |
| for any enterprise. Moreover, the solution is | | | | to store managers, dispatchers as well as |
| equipped with Space technologies, Internet, GPS, | | | | management. Moreover, the system also |
| Mobile, PCS and wireless network architecture. | | | | possesses the capability of monitoring orders as |
| The solution enables the integration of logistics | | | | and when they are entered and while they are |
| functions for cost-effective planning, arrangement | | | | dispatched from the warehouse. |
| and tracking of distribution as well as delivery | | | | Apart from this, TMS also promotes dispatcher |
| products. In addition, the system also facilitates | | | | and driver productivity by improving and |
| the management of all kinds of shipping through a | | | | streamlining the available work process while |
| single system. These include truckload, private | | | | enabling considerable reduction in the quantity of |
| fleet, public carrier, multiple mode and | | | | paperwork as well as non-productive |
| less-than-truckload. | | | | communications. Likewise, the system also helps in |
| There are several advantages of implementing | | | | providing the estimated arrival time to stores. |
| Transportation management systems for | | | | Therefore, an organization can also plan the |
| managing of your logistics function. Firstly, the use | | | | personnel for unloading of trailers thereby reducing |
| of this system helps you save on transport | | | | the waiting time for trailers, drivers and tractors. |
| expenses through automation of carrier selection, | | | | |