Tires tracking and traceability is a primary need for all tire manufacturers as well for Continental Tire, a leader in tire production.
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).
TomTom showcase successes at CV Show
Mar 21, 2012
A year on from their launch at last year's CV Show, TomTom Business Solutions will showcase the successes of OptiDrive and Active Driver Feedback at this year's event.
On the move but locked down: The Enterprise Mobility Network launches report showing how mobile technologies boost security
Mar 07, 2012
The Enterprise Mobility Network, a resource for professionals working with or around mobile technologies, has launched a report looking at the interaction of mobile technologies and information security risk.
CargoWise to provide technology platform for Tigers
Mar 01, 2012
CargoWise has signed a multi - year agreement to provide its ediEnterprise global freight and logistics technology platform to the newly formed Tigers Ltd.
ByBox helps Sunwin Services exceed SLA
Feb 22, 2012
The festive period is the busiest time of the year for retailers and meeting the demands of customers during this time is crucial for business success. Customers don't like being made to wait and delays can lead to them going elsewhere.
Bettavend improves productivity and cuts costs with FleetMatics GPS fleet tracking solution
Feb 22, 2012
In order to keep up with growing customer demand an independent regional vending company turned to FleetMatics, the provider of fleet management solutions for commercial fleet vehicles, to help better manage its fleet.
14th European Supply Chain and Logistics Summit
Feb 22, 2012
The European Supply Chain and Logistics Summit offers you the opportunity to tailor make your learning agenda.
Vernon Land Transport installs Delta warehouse performance system to support 3PL growth
Feb 22, 2012
Bradford, West Yorkshire-headquartered third-party storage and distribution company, Vernon Land Transport Ltd., has purchased the DeltaWMS warehouse performance system to support the company's continued 3PL growth.
NoteMachine prosper with ByBox 24/7/365 service
Feb 22, 2012
Electronic box networks are doing to distribution what ATM's did to retail banking. Increased service, reduced cost. And just like ATM's, ByBox operates 7 days a week, 365 days a year.
Reinert Logistic equipped to optimise route planning for Lafarge, with the help of Ortec
Feb 22, 2012
When European logistics service provider, Reinert Logistic GmbH & Co. KG, was tasked with initiating a transport optimisation programme for its client, Lafarge Gypsum (part of the global Lafarge Group), the LSP looked to Ortec to supply and implement the optimal solution.
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.
