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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).
RedPrairie On-Demand WMS drives growth at Argent Associates
Mar 30, 2011
RedPrairie Corporation has announced that Argent Associates will implement RedPrairie's On-Demand WMS at three additional sites in Denver, Colo.; Edison, N.J.; and Plano, Texas.
Smarter solutions for in-vehicle signage and infotainment - Executive Document
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Car manufacturers looking for new ways to compete should consider investing in the more advanced in-vehicle signage and infotainment (IVI) systems that many of today's car, truck and fleet buyers seek.
Cargonaut International and Kewill join forces for Import Control System (ICS)
Mar 16, 2011
Kewill, provider of solutions that simplify global trade and logistics, has announced its partnership with Cargonaut.
Supply Chain IT innovation does LOTS for DHL customers
Mar 09, 2011
DHL Supply Chain has successfully launched a solution that reportedly gives its consumer sector customers end-to-end visibility at individual line level.
DSV saves time and improving reliability with electronic proof of delivery
Mar 09, 2011
DSV is a major global supplier of transport and logistics solutions, employing 25,000 people in 59 countries. In the UK, the company has a staff of 2000 across twenty plus locations, administering over 150,000m of terminal storage and over 700 vehicles.
IQA Group selects FleetMatics GPS to improve customer service
Feb 22, 2011
IQA Group has selected FleetMatics' GPS tracking to effectively develop better customer service practices.
French leader in specialised distribution deploys Ortec's route optimisation solution
Feb 22, 2011
Geodis Euromatic has selected Ortec's Vehicle Routing and Dispatch solution to plan and optimise its delivery routes.
Carlsberg UK & Microlise to implement the most complete supply chain management system in the world .. 'Probably'
Feb 17, 2011
Carlsberg UK (CUK) is set to roll out the Microlise Fleet & Distribution Transport Management Systems to its 300+ vehicle fleet to provide end-to-end visibility of the company's operations.
CargoWise announces deal with BNSF Logistics
Feb 15, 2011
CargoWise has announced the completion of a successful ediEnterprise system implementation with 3PL provider, BNSF Logistics LLC.
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.
