Operational efficiencies and improved data visibility that will improve cost management and fleet reporting are tangible benefits achieved from Seven Asset Management introducing Jaama's internet-based software system.
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).
Seven Asset Management expect cost savings and improved management reporting with new Jaama software
Apr 03, 2013
TomTom opens up its fleet management technology to integrated mobile applications
Mar 28, 2013
TomTom has extended the integration possibilities for its fleet management solution to help companies manage their mobile operations more efficiently.
A fresh new start in March: PTV Navigator 8 for Android
Mar 28, 2013
Android systems exhibiting a very favourable price-performance ratio are emerging on the logistics market.
Software as a Service solutions underpin booming online sales and growth at NetDespatch
Mar 20, 2013
NetDespatch, the supplier of IT integration solutions for shippers and their postal and parcel carriers, has continued to buck the economic trend after announcing that transactions using its web services once again doubled in 2012.
Navevo puts freight operators back in control of their fleets with its new transport planning system extension
Mar 20, 2013
Navevo has announced the launch of its Line of Route technology, an advanced navigation system specifically designed for fleet operators that can significantly cut down on wasted journeys and lost man hours, saving thousands of pounds every year.
CEVA makes significant carbon reduction and transport cost savings with Barloworld Supply Chain Software
Feb 26, 2013
Barloworld Supply Chain Software (SCS) customer CEVA Logistics has assisted a European manufacturing company to reduce its carbon emissions by more than 40% and transport costs by more than 30% by implementing its CAST supply chain planning software.
French Frozen Food firm optimises its delivery routes with Ortec
Feb 14, 2013
Sofrilog Distribution, the transportation division of the national network of Sofrilog Cold Storage, has chosen to implement Ortec's route planning solution. The company will combine reactive and optimised logistics to guarantee service combined with cost control.
Virtualized Logistics ticks all the boxes for Scholastic UK
Feb 13, 2013
Since working with Virtualized Logistics, Scholastic UK has halved the transit times for the books it sources from the Far East and US.
Virgin Media implements SageQuest, Enterprise fleet management solution
Feb 13, 2013
Reduced fuel use, enhanced driver safety, improved customer service and a continued commitment to reducing environmental impact are the reasons cited by Virgin Media's Executive Director – Access, Maurice Daw, in deciding to install the SageQuest enterprise fleet management solution into its 2600 strong installation, maintenance and service vehicle fleet in the UK.
Ultra Group of Companies selects Apptricity Jetstream Smartfleet & Asset Tracking
Feb 06, 2013
Apptricity, provider of the Jetstream suite of supply chain, e-procurement and financial productivity solutions, has announced that the Ultra Group of Companies has selected Apptricity to automate asset tracking and boost efficiency in its service fleet.
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.
