Elemica, the Supply Chain Operating Network for the process industries, has introduced Elemica Track, a mobile application that provides visibility into shipments transacting through Elemica's Enhanced Transport Visibility solution.
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).
Wipro's cloud-based IoT platform helps connect over 10,000 JCB India Construction Equipment Machines
Feb 04, 2016
Wipro Ltd., the global information technology, consulting and business process services company, has achieved a significant milestone in its ongoing Internet of Things (IoT) deployment for JCB India Ltd, the construction equipment manufacturer.
GateHouse sees game changers ahead in logistics and transport markets
Feb 03, 2016
Transport logistics integrator and technology unifier GateHouse expects the year 2016 will bring major changes in the way that logistics and transport companies operate in the supply chain. Buyers will experience increasing pressures to control costs and streamline operations and the demand for faster, more accurate data in B2B and B2C deliveries will see the beginnings of the interoperable systems era.
Rexel deploys Microlise Fleet Performance telematics across UK fleet
Feb 03, 2016
Rexel, distributor of electrical supplies and services, has deployed Microlise Fleet Performance telematics across its UK fleet of more than 350 light commercial vehicles. Across Europe, Rexel Group accounts for over 12 billion Euros in annual sales. In the UK, the company operates brands including Newey & Eyre, Parker Merchanting, WF Senate, Wilts, Denmans and Rexel Energy Solutions.
Logistics integrator GateHouse wins GPS tracking contract
Jan 21, 2016
Transport logistics integrator GateHouse of Denmark has won a strategic contract for its real time multi-GPS tracking platform ghTrack.
Masternaut to host driver safety conference, to help keep people and businesses safe on the road
Jan 20, 2016
UK telematics solutions provider, Masternaut, has announced plans to host its Safe From Harm conference, which will explore topics around reducing driver risk and what can be done to improve road safety.
Role of technology in plugging skills gap is significantly underestimated by logistics industry, warns Advanced
Jan 07, 2016
Logistics leaders, particularly at smaller third party logistics companies (3PLs), should not underestimate the role of technology in plugging an unprecedented skills gap.
Mad Capsule Media selects NetDespatch integration solution to drive seamless ecommerce experience for its customers
Jan 07, 2016
NetDespatch, the parcel data management platform for postal and parcel carriers, has partnered with Mad Capsule Media, an independent software company specialising in ecommerce and shipping integration for e-tailers.
TimoCom receives the ‘Connect Award 2015’ from TomTom Telematics
Jan 06, 2016
TomTom Telematics, provider of telematics solutions, has honoured Europe's largest transport platform TimoCom with the Connect Award 2015.
Analyst recognition for TomTom Telematics
Dec 16, 2015
TomTom Telematics has been recognised as Europe’s largest, and fastest-growing, provider of fleet management solutions by one of the leading M2M/IoT market analyst firms Berg Insight.
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.
