Linde Group is deploying Paragon routing and scheduling software in 50 countries around the world. This major roll out extends Linde's use of Paragon for managing the distribution of industrial and therapeutic gases globally.
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).
Ortec Transport and Distribution: Continuous product innovation for optimal performance
Feb 16, 2012
Ortec's continuous product improvement process is evident with the latest updates to its advanced planning solution for vehicle routing, dispatch and execution - Ortec Transport and Distribution (Ortec TD).
Eurotech: Japanese subsidiary Advanet obtains EUR 4M design win for Intelligent Transportation Systems
Feb 09, 2012
Advanet Inc, fully own subsidiary of Eurotech Spa, has announced a design win for embedded computers to be used within Highway Intelligent Transportation Systems to de deployed in Japan.
FleetMatics to demonstrate productivity benefits of GPS Fleet Tracking System at FM Ireland
Feb 09, 2012
FleetMatics, provider of fleet management solutions for commercial fleet vehicles, is to showcase the huge productivity benefits of its GPS fleet tracking solution at FM Ireland (Dublin, RDS, 22nd-23rd February 2012, Hall 1 Stand: G19).
Webinar How to Penetrate the European Automotive Fleet Telematics Market
Feb 07, 2012
Telematics Update has announced that registration is now open for the free Webinar: 'How to Penetrate the European Automotive Fleet Telematics'.
Apex Plant selects Tracker Telematics
Feb 02, 2012
The latest figures from NFU Mutual confirm that plant theft has reached an all time high, increasing pressure on businesses operating plant fleets.
Descartes acquires GeoMicro
Jan 26, 2012
Descartes Systems Group, the logistics technology provider, has acquired GeoMicro, Inc., a California-based provider of advanced geographic information systems (GIS) and commercial turn-by-turn navigation.
Single-platform fleet management system hits 175,000 vehicle milestone
Jan 11, 2012
TomTom has hit another milestone by providing its fleet management system to 15,000 customers who actively manage more than 175,000 vehicles.
New system for processing the freight bookings launched
Jan 11, 2012
A new online booking processing system, Freibos.com dealing with the price quotes, freight bookings and transport invoices is now available.
FTX Logistics gains greater employee engagement with Boson web app
Dec 20, 2011
Heavy equipment transporter, FTX Logistics, recently launched a web-based timesheet management system as part of their new staff intranet developed by Bradford on Avon based Boson Media Ltd.
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.
