Seko Logistics has been recognized as the number one freight forwarding provider of information technology solutions in a survey of 4,725 qualified buyers of logistics and transportation services.
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).
LDC puts ByBox in its locker
Aug 10, 2016
Mid-market private equity firm LDC has provided £37.5million of acquisition and development capital to accelerate the international growth of ByBox, the UK field service engineer logistics and supply chain technology solutions provider, in a transaction that values the business at £105million.
Fleets grow online driver entitlement data usage
Aug 03, 2016
Recent Freedom of Information figures seen by the ADLV (Association for Driving Licence Verification) show a significant rise in the volume and frequency of online driving licence data checking by UK Fleets.
Proven information security
Aug 03, 2016
Transporeon has received ISO 27001 certification as one of the first provider of cloud-based logistics solutions.
TomTom Telematics partners with Sage to deliver real-time fleet accounting
Jul 27, 2016
TomTom Telematics has announced a collaboration with Sage, the cloud accounting software provider.
Freightos launches international freight marketplace to power $2 trillion worth of US annual imports
Jul 27, 2016
Freightos has announced the launch of what it claims to be the world's first online marketplace for international freight, providing instant comparison, booking, and management of freight services from multiple logistics providers.
Fleetmatics named leading provider of software-based fleet management solutions in the Americas by Berg Insight for the 3rd year in a row
Jul 21, 2016
Fleetmatics Group PLC has announced that, for the 3rd year in a row, industry analyst firm Berg Insight has named the Company as the leading provider of fleet management solutions in the Americas in the Fleet Management in the Americas - 6th Edition report.
Fleet managers set to improve compliance and cut costs with new Masternaut Fuel module
Jul 21, 2016
Masternaut, provider of fleet telematics and vehicle tracking services, has launched the Masternaut Fuel module, enabling fleets and SMEs to improve fuel spend compliance and cut vehicle fuel costs.
Nissan recognises XPO Logistics for excellence at Operational Logistics Awards
Jul 13, 2016
XPO Logistics, a top ten global provider of supply chain solutions, has been awarded a Certificate of Merit by Nissan Motor Manufacturing UK (NMUK) at its annual Operational Awards for the third consecutive year.
uShip signs exclusive contract with DB Schenker to automate road freight
Jul 06, 2016
uShip, the online shipping marketplace and freight automation software provider, has partnered with DB Schenker, one of the world's largest logistics companies, to power 'Drive4Schenker,' an online trucking platform launching later this year. The 5-year agreement, worth tens of millions, is exclusive within Europe.
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.
