Global revenue from fleet management and trailer tracking systems are forecast to double by 2016. Yet, in order to capitalise on this growth, it is important to understand in which verticals and regions this will take place.
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).
Quartix awarded esteemed CHAS Accreditation
Jan 16, 2013
Vehicle tracking supplier Quartix has been awarded an accreditation from CHAS, the respected Contractors Health & Safety Accreditation Scheme.
BigChange launches 4G mobile app for transport, fleet and service operators
Jan 16, 2013
BigChange has introduced an all-in-one 4G telematics and mobile app for transport, fleet and field service operators.
Nisa uses Microlise's Fleet Performance and Journey Management solutions
Jan 10, 2013
DHL Supply Chain has implemented Microlise's Fleet Performance and Journey Management solutions for the 279 vehicles in its Nisa contract.
TomTom business customers enjoy highest standards of information security
Dec 20, 2012
TomTom's fleet management service has achieved the ISO 27001 certification, ensuring customers benefit from the highest levels of security, quality and availability.
Prohire chooses Jamma to deliver improved customer management reporting and operating efficiencies
Dec 12, 2012
Improved management reporting and operational efficiencies are among the benefits that contract hire and repair and maintenance specialist Prohire and its customers have realised from implementation of Jaama's Internet-based software system.
Jaguar Freight Services relocates to refurbished former Elizabeth Arden factory in Acton, London
Dec 12, 2012
Jaguar Freight Services has relocated its London-based European Centre of Operational Excellence (COE) to the completely refurbished former Elizabeth Arden factory in Acton, London – a location made famous in pop culture by Elvis Costello, who worked there during the 1970s.
Balfour Beatty partners with Masternaut telematics services to bring it closer to 'Zero Harm' goal
Nov 21, 2012
Balfour Beatty Fleet Services (BBFS) has partnered with Masternaut, the fleet and driver management solutions provider, to deliver a tailored telematics solution robust enough to help support the diverse needs of its fleet - the ninth largest in the UK.
SageQuest, Enterprise fleet management solution comes to the UK
Nov 14, 2012
Fleetmatics Plc, the global provider of fleet management systems for fleet owners, has launched SageQuest in the UK.
Kewill adds hub and gateway functionality to global freight forwarding solution
Nov 12, 2012
Kewill has released the latest version of its freight forwarding solution, which now incorporates hub and gateway functionality, offering increased efficiency for global freight processing and better financial visibility throughout the supply chain.
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.
