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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).
GoComet sets sail with smart freight planning module
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GoComet, the supply chain visibility platform, has launched its GoSchedules emissions tracking component, an addition to the company’s Smart Schedules module, to support logistics planning teams with climate goals.
63% of the logistics sector report shortage of digital skills, new data finds
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New data from the 2024 UK logistics digital infrastructure report has revealed a significant digital skills gap within the UK logistics sector, with 63% of companies reporting a shortage of digital talent.
Aramex UK sheds light on transporting temperature-sensitive pharmaceuticals to warmer climates
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Aramex UK has urged pharmaceutical companies exporting products overseas to be mindful about shipping to warmer climates.
Anything to declare? Ensuring efficiency in cross-border logistics
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In our globalised economy, an incredible volume of goods crosses international borders every day. While displaying key information on parcels is essential for clearing customs, many countries are tightening regulations to stop fraudulent, dangerous and illegal goods entering their markets. In most cases, sellers are now required to submit parcel data to customs or postal services before sending, but providing this can be costly and time consuming.
Ocean State Job Lot selects Manhattan Active Transportation Management
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Manhattan Associates Inc. has announced that Ocean State Job Lot (OSJL), the American discount retailer, has recently selected Manhattan Active Transportation Management (TM) to unlock new levels of logistics planning and efficiency.
A celebration of innovation and expertise: The Logistics Awards 2024 are open for entries
Apr 03, 2024
Logistics UK’s Logistics Awards 2024 are now open for entries. The Awards, now in their eighth year, reward companies and individuals that embody the skills, expertise and ‘can do’ spirit of the logistics industry.
Pathway to end-to-end visibility
Apr 02, 2024
Special Technology report - Transport Management Systems (TMS)
Manufacturing & Logistics IT spoke with leading representatives from the analyst, vendor and end-user communities about many of the current key talking points and areas of innovation taking place within the world of transportation management solutions.
Manufacturing & Logistics IT March 2024 edition
Mar 26, 2024
Featuring a Special Technology Report looking in depth at the latest developments in the world of Transportation Management solutions.
Also included is a ‘Cover Story’: Business leaders have begun the early part of 2024 with an increased level of optimism about their organisation’s future growth compared to 12 months ago....
Problems of correct labelling and shipment of "live animals" cargo and specifics of work with this cargo
Mar 08, 2024
By Natalia Spitsyna, International animal transport specialist.
Among all cargoes that are transported by air, there is a special category of cargoes that causes a lot of questions during registration, and also puts airlines and their employees in a state of shock. This category of special cargo is "live animals".
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.
