Transportation Management System

Here are the major capabilities  TMS offers:

Centralized Management :

A Transport Management System (TMS) offers a unified platform to oversee multiple transportation functions such as shipment handling, carrier assignment, route optimization, load planning, and real-time freight monitoring. It enables companies to simplify and digitize their logistics workflows, resulting in greater operational efficiency and reduced transportation costs.

Order Visibility and Tracking:

TMS offers Order Visibility and Tracking refers to the ability to monitor the real-time status and location of shipments throughout the entire transportation or supply chain lifecycle — from dispatch to final delivery.

Carrier Management:

A Transport Management System (TMS) streamlines the process of choosing and managing transportation partners. It enables companies to evaluate and compare multiple carriers based on pricing, delivery timelines, and service quality  ensuring the most suitable option is selected for each shipment. The system also supports digital communication and coordination, simplifying load assignments, booking, and execution with carriers through a centralized platform.

Freight Consolidation:

A Transport Management System (TMS) allows companies to combine multiple shipments or orders into efficiently planned loads. This approach ensures better utilization of truck space, minimizes the number of trips required, and helps cut down on transportation expenses. By grouping smaller consignments into full truckloads, businesses benefit from economies of scale while also reducing empty return trips and lowering their carbon footprint.

Analytics and Reporting: 

A Transport Management System (TMS) provides powerful tools for analyzing and reporting on logistics performance. It delivers detailed insights into key transportation metrics such as carrier efficiency, delivery punctuality, shipping expenses, and stock movement. These data-driven reports enable businesses to spot inefficiencies, enhance operational strategies, and make informed decisions to continually improve and streamline their supply chain processes.