Andrew Page, the UK automotive parts, tools and equipment distributor, has cut accidents and reduced speeding by 97% after implementing a telematics system from Masternaut.
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).
TomTom Telematics and Shell join forces to help business fleets cut fuel costs and carbon emissions
Nov 12, 2015
TomTom Telematics and Shell are to cooperate to offer businesses in Europe a complete fuel management solution using the TomTom Telematics fleet management platform WEBFLEET alongside Shell fuel management services.
Fleetmatics named leading provider of fleet management solutions in the Americas by Berg Insight
Nov 12, 2015
Fleetmatics Group PLC has announced that industry analyst firm Berg Insight has recognised the company as the leading provider of fleet management solutions in the Americas in the "Fleet Management in the Americas - 5(th )Edition" report.
Logistics leaders gather at Cirrus Logistics User Group 2015
Nov 12, 2015
Logistics professionals gathered to discuss modelling and simulation techniques as well as industry developments
HCT Group improves management of bus fleet with Freeway
Nov 12, 2015
London-based HCT Group is using Freeway's fleet management system to capture and analyse maintenance data for all the Group's 500 vehicles, helping managers to maintain a highly efficient fleet and uphold a high level of service for its customers.
Four in ten business drivers have had penalty points when driving at work
Nov 04, 2015
Almost four in ten business drivers have been given points on their license from work-related driving offences, according to research from Masternaut, provider of fleet telematics.
TomTom Telematics recognised for helping companies to improve fleet safety
Oct 08, 2015
UK road safety charity Brake has handed TomTom Telematics two awards to recognise the impact its fleet management platform, Webfleet, has had in helping businesses improve the safety of their vehicle fleets.
Maximising efficiencies in the supply chain is crucial for SMEs
Oct 07, 2015
UK manufacturing has returned to growth in May after hitting a disappointing seven month low in April. However, manufacturing and engineering SMEs in the UK should still focus on maximising efficiencies in the supply chain in order to achieve sustained and strong growth in H2 of 2015.
MiX Telematics enters into multi-year agreement with Halliburton to provide fleet management solutions for its North American fleet
Oct 07, 2015
MiX Telematics, the global provider of fleet and mobile asset management solutions, has entered into a multi-year agreement with Halliburton to provide fleet management, safety and compliance solutions for Halliburton's North American fleet of more than 15,000 vehicles.
How will connected vehicles affect us?
Sep 30, 2015
By Richard Newbold, founder of Returnloads.net.
Connected vehicle technology is a wireless-based technology which enables vehicles to communicate with each other as well as traffic infrastructure such as traffic lights. They can communicate through devices which are installed on-board the vehicle which receives warning signals ahead of time about road closures, accidents, weather conditions and other potential hazards.
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.
