At the Microlise Transport Conference, telematics platform provider Microlise announced the launch of Driver Performance Management (DPM), a mobile application running on both Android and iOS devices that delivers increased driver engagement with telematics, whilst at the same time reducing management resource requirements.
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).
NetDespatch halves despatch time for fast growing Weird Fish
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Weird Fish has implemented the NetDespatch cloud-based shipping solution to rationalise its order fulfilment process.
Microlise announce Transaid corporate membership
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Telematics solutions provider Microlise has signed up as a corporate member of Transaid, reportedly becoming the first telematics specialist to lend its support to the international transport development charity.
TomTom Telematics takes fleet management innovation to the next level with .connect Developer Conference
May 21, 2015
TomTom Telematics is bringing IT professionals and app/software developers together to take the industry to the next level at its .connect Developer Conference 2015.
LeanLogistics introduces LeanTMS Mobile for network carriers
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LeanLogistics has announced the launch of LeanTMS Mobile. This dedicated mobile access platform is being rolled out to carriers within the LeanLogistics network—one of the largest global SaaS networks of shippers, carriers, and trade partners.
Chep announces efficiency improvements and cost savings with LeanLogistics Transportation Management System
May 13, 2015
LeanLogistics has announced that Chep Europe has made savings in transportation management as well as efficiency improvements as a result of implementing LeanTMS from LeanLogistics.
Finch Group to provide telematics insurance package for HGV sector
Apr 30, 2015
Working in partnership with telematics platform provider Microlise, motor fleet insurance specialist Finch Group is offering a new telematics package FITS (Fleet Insurance Telematics solutions)....
New capabilities from JDA create transportation resiliency
Apr 30, 2015
As variability escalates in the transportation function — and the rise of omni-channel selling creates new cost and service pressures — JDA Software Group, Inc. has announced new capabilities in the JDA® Transportation portfolio that help companies make smarter, more strategic shipping and delivery decisions.
TIACA promotes phased approach for Advance Data regulations to keep shipments moving
Apr 23, 2015
The Association has published a new position paper urging regulators to take a sequential approach, and ensure compatibility and operational feasibility on both Customs and Civil Aviation aspects.
Service Networks for Contractors to deliver real-time visibility and control to businesses and their field service contractors
Apr 23, 2015
ClickSoftware Technologies Ltd. has announced Service Networks for Contractors, a new mobile field service management solution that synchronises the scheduling, dispatch, and work completion between businesses and their contractors.
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.
