Transwide, a division of Wolters Kluwer, has launched twSource, a SaaS transport sourcing and tendering platform, powered by the strength of the Transwide on demand TMS platform.
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 & Distribution 2010: More focus on web and usability
Sep 29, 2010
ORTEC has launched a new release of ORTEC Transport & Distribution (ORTEC TD 2010), which delivers numerous improvements in performance and deployment options.
Frost & Sullivan Growth Leadership Award presented to Octo Telematics S.p.A.
Sep 15, 2010
The 2010 Frost & Sullivan Europe Growth Leadership Award in Telematics enabled Usage Based Insurance (UBI) has been presented to Octo Telematics S.p.A. (Octo).
CEVA Logistics standardises on SuccessFactors to drive business execution and improve operational performance
Sep 15, 2010
SuccessFactors has announced that CEVA Logistics has deployed SuccessFactors Performance Management and Goal Management to over 4,000 employees, Succession Management to more than 2,000 employees, and 360 Degree Reviews to its management group across the globe to drive business execution.
Quartix telematics helps Suffolk council optimise refuse-truck routes
Sep 02, 2010
Suffolk's St Edmundsbury Borough Council has created a joint committee with neighbouring Forest Heath District Council to work on route optimisation for its refuse and cleansing trucks.
The technology solution for efficient global sourcing
Aug 25, 2010
Producers and vendors in all business sectors are increasingly adopting global sourcing models for everything from raw materials to complex final assemblies.
Microlise launches new trailer tracking solution
Aug 25, 2010
Due to customer demand, Microlise has launched new trailer tracking solution. This small, rugged & water-proof battery backed unit can either be charged up from the AC mains, attached to the asset or trailer and left to report in periodically, or connected to a DC supply on the Trailer.
Enviroco gets hi-tech routing treatment from Paragon
Aug 10, 2010
Hazardous waste management company Enviroco Limited is implementing a hi-tech computerised route optimisation solution from Paragon Software Systems.
New possibilities for trip planning in the food trade with PTV Intertour's new release 6.0
Aug 04, 2010
Less tension and stress is what many suppliers are longing for, in particular in times of high capacity utilisation and low stress tolerance of drivers - and, of course, during a hot summer, when people buy a lot of ice-cream, beverages and something for the barbecue.
How cloud is affecting business continuity solutions
Jul 28, 2010
Cloud Computing has had a drastic impact on businesses and the technology channel.
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.
