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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).
Teletrac selected to Best Telematics Solution for Commercial Vehicles shortlist
May 02, 2013
Teletrac has announced that its commercial telematics solution has made the shortlist for the Best Telematics Solution for Commercial Vehicles for the third year in a row by Telematics Update, a respected association within the fleet tracking industry.
CargoWise Cloud Delivery keeps business lean and agile
May 02, 2013
CargoWise has announced that Austrian-headquartered freight forwarder ACS Logistics is adopting ediEnterprise, delivered through the WiseCloud hosting platform to form a strategic pillar of the company's ambitious expansion plans.
Davies & Robson helps Rettig maintain 'best in class' transport operation
May 02, 2013
Logistics consultancy, Davies & Robson has completed a successful transport review and tender process for manufacturer, Rettig (UK).
G2M Technologies signs exclusive deal with Tough Tracker
Apr 25, 2013
G2M Technologies Ltd, the Leeds-based innovations company, has signed a deal to exclusively distribute Tough Tracker to the UK transport market.
Lafarge Aggregates & Concrete UK selects Aeromark Optimatics to drive fleet efficiency
Apr 23, 2013
Lafarge A&C UK has extended its use of mobile workforce technology to develop a more efficient and sustainable service.
PTV Group wins 2013 Logistics Innovation Award
Apr 18, 2013
At this year's SITL show in Paris, PTV Group received the 13th Innovation Award in the category "The Best Innovation Product" for its cutting-edge product development in the field of road toll and French Ecotax.
Speedy Route launches free optimising route planning website
Apr 11, 2013
Speedy Route has launched a new free multi-location optimizing route planning website, available at http://www.speedyroute.co.uk/
FreightOS announces a 'new era of automation' for the global freight industry
Apr 09, 2013
FreightOS has launched a new sales automation solution for freight forwarders allowing them to automate the pricing and sales of freight services from their own websites.
TomTom opens up its fleet management technology to integrated mobile applications
Apr 03, 2013
TomTom has extended the integration possibilities for its fleet management solution to help companies manage their mobile operations more efficiently.
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.
