Why being selective in choosing your company’s TMS matters
Just any old TMS won’t do. A TMS, or transportation management system, is a type of software that is used to manage and optimize the transportation of goods within a supply chain. TMS software is designed to help businesses plan, execute, and monitor the movement of goods from one location to another, whether within a single facility or across multiple locations. It’s critical that supply chain firms consider cross-functional teams and what their company’s “definition” of a TMS means for them.
TMS software typically includes a range of features and functions that can help businesses optimize their transportation operations, such as:
Route planning and optimization: TMS software can help businesses identify the most efficient routes for transporting goods, taking into account factors such as distance, time, and costs.
Load planning: TMS software can help businesses determine the most efficient way to load and unload goods, based on factors such as size, weight, and fragility.
Shipping documentation: TMS software can help businesses generate and manage documents related to the transportation of goods, such as bills of lading and shipping labels.
Tracking and monitoring: TMS software can help businesses track the location and status of shipments in real time, and provide alerts if there are any delays or issues.
Flexport has launched The Convoy Platform, a technology solution aimed at providing small carriers with access to freight while offering real-time competitive rates, shipment visibility, and on-time performance to shippers and brokers.