Urgent Services, a London-based provider of same-day delivery and courier services, is using a connected multi-camera system from Inseego to improve road safety, reduce operational costs and better protect its reputation. The video telematics solution has provided added visibility and support to both drivers and office-based managers.
Transportation Management, TMS, Distribution Software
The management of transportation operations of all types, including tracking and managing every aspect of vehicle maintenance, fuel costing, routing and mapping, warehousing, communications, EDI implementations, traveller and cargo handling, carrier selection and management, accounting. A Transportation Management System (TMS) is a term mainly used to describe a software package that helps to optimise transportation activities within an organisation by maximising the efficiency of resources and reducing operational errors. A TMS system belongs to a software group that commonly fall under the category of Supply Chain Execution (SCE).
Urgent Services uses Inseego video telematics solution to achieve safety and delivery benefits
Aug 01, 2023
Haulier helps improve fellow operator safety with Durite telematics cameras
Jul 24, 2023
A haulier is helping its peers to improve safety due to its telematics camera systems from Durite.
Logistics Automation market is expected to surpass US$158 Bn By 2032
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The Logistics Automation market is set to grow from its current market value of more than US$50 billion to over $158 billion by 2032; as reported in the latest study by Global Market Insights, Inc.
Microlise Group helps raise over £15K at the Inaugural Transaid Cup
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Microlise Group has helped raise over £15,000 in support of a new fundraising initiative: the Transaid Cup, for international development organisation, Transaid.
Pathfindr develops smart device for IBC monitoring
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Asset tracking and monitoring technology company Pathfindr has developed a new device that remotely monitors the location, fluid level and ambient condition of Rigid Intermediate Bulk Containers (RIBCs) and their contents.
Why FMCG supply chains are all about balance
Jul 18, 2023
By Tim Bruun, Head of Customer Management - Retail & FMCG at Transporeon.
Transporting day-to-day goods such as food and toiletries has always come with challenges and pressures and having items that are daily necessities for millions of people around the world and must be available at all times is a given. I’m sure we all remember the drama when toilet roll shortages swept across Europe during the height of the pandemic.
Why Europe’s driver shortage isn’t just a personnel problem
Jul 10, 2023
By Stephan Sieber, CEO, Transporeon.
It's no secret that global supply chain disruption has dominated headlines since mid-2020. And, over the past three years, the continuing aftershocks of the COVID pandemic, combined with geopolitical factors and an economic downturn, have caused significant upheaval for shippers, cargo receivers, service providers, brokers, freight forwarders, carriers – and of course consumers.
MSC Air Cargo partners with IBS Software to power its global air cargo business
Jul 05, 2023
IBS Software, a global provider of SaaS solutions to the travel and cargo industry, has been selected by the air cargo unit of MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company, as a strategic partner in a bid to digitally transform its air cargo operations
ShipStation adds DHL Parcel UK to its carrier services platform
Jun 28, 2023
ShipStation, the cloud-based ecommerce shipping solution, has announced that DHL Parcel UK is now live on its carrier services platform.
Ship4wd announces new financing and payment options for SMBs, easing freight industry standards
Jun 26, 2023
Digital freight forwarding platform Ship4wd has announced the launch of three new financing options for small to medium-sized import and export businesses, granting them access to instant $10,000 credit lines (subject to eligibility), 90-day payment windows for freight, and secure online checkouts to pay for shipments.
Transportation Management Systems (TMS)
Transportation is the process of shipping or moving people, animals and goods from one location to another. Freight forwarding and distribution is carried out by air, sea and land on roads, railways, airways, waterways and canals.
5 elements are needed for transportation to occur: infrastructure or accommodation (including terminals or ports), a vehicle (body or technology), Energy (fuel or pulse), an Operator and Support Services which allow the transportation to occur safely.
A Transportation Management System (TMS) is a software system designed to manage transportation operations of all types, including tracking and managing every aspect of vehicle maintenance, fuel costing, routing and mapping, warehousing, communications, EDI implementations, traveller and cargo handling, carrier selection and accounting.
TMS are one of the systems managing the supply chain. They belong to a sub-group called Supply Chain Execution (SCE). TMS, whether it's part of an Enterprise Level ERP System or from an integrated "Best of Breed" Independent Software Vendor (ISV) has become a critical part of any (SCE) Supply Chain Execution and Collaboration System in which real time exchange of information with other SCE modules has become mission critical. A TMS can optimise and transform a supply chain network by planning and executing inbound and outbound transportation processes.
A Transportation Management System can reduce costs through improved load planning, routing and mode selection, and create the optimal carrier mix based on routing guides. It can connect you to a collaborative logistics network of carriers, shippers, and customers and assist with automating the entire transportation management process. It can raise service levels by providing real-time visibility into shipping processes and increase productivity by eliminating manual transportation processes. Collaboration with carriers, vendors, and customers will improve on time delivery through better co-ordination.
Transport management systems are available “Software-as-a-Service” (SaaS), meaning fewer IT resources, no upgrade costs, easy connectivity, and low total cost of ownership
Transport planning allows you to plan and use a traffic & transport infrastructure intelligently. It is about preparing, assessing and implementing policies, plans and projects to improve and manage a transport system.
There are a number of software solutions available to cut transport costs, improve efficiency and raise customer service levels.
Route planning software is designed to plan the best and most efficient route between two different geographical locations.
Route scheduling software enables you to import your data, geo-code your orders and optimise. You will then be able schedule the lowest cumulative miles to carry out your workload, at the most economical cost and with the greatest vehicle utilisation. Time windows, quantity, fixed visit duration, capacity, costs, skill set, working time directive and speed are just a few of the parameters that are taken into account when producing results.
Route optimisation software is a more simple form of scheduling, designed to help fleets conduct runs in the best logistical order or redefine set routes for greater efficiency.
