At Next Logistics, we believe the future can be better if we make supply chains better.
A Transportation Management System (TMS) is software that helps businesses handle the movement of goods from warehouses to customers. The main purpose is to make shipment planning, execution, and cost management easier and more efficient. With a TMS, teams can easily work together with suppliers, carriers, and customers. It can be used on its own or as part of bigger systems like ERP.
A Transportation Management System (TMS) is software that helps businesses handle the movement of goods from warehouses to customers. The main purpose is to make shipment planning, execution, and cost management easier and more efficient. With a TMS, teams can easily work together with suppliers, carriers, and customers. It can be used on its own or as part of bigger systems like ERP.
A TMS enables users to:
Find and compare rates from different carriers.
Register and manage shipment dispatches.
Track shipments in real-time until delivery.
Automate documentation and billing processes.
A Transportation Management System (TMS) finds the best routes, enables real-time tracking, and automatically selects the carrier. This means faster delivery with minimal errors and making sure that everything arrives at the right time, simplifying the whole process.
Yes, a TMS can significantly lower costs by:
Reducing manual errors through automation.
Optimizing delivery routes to save fuel and time.
Providing insights into carrier performance for better rate negotiations.
A TMS works by integrating with a company’s existing systems, such as its enterprise resource planning (ERP) system, customer relationship management (CRM) system, and order management system (OMS). This integration allows the TMS to access and analyze data from these systems, such as shipment details, carrier information, and customer data.
Yep! Our TMS provides companies with real-time visibility into their transportation operations, which can help them make informed decisions and improve their overall supply chain management.
Definitely. TMS solutions can adjust to what small businesses need, giving them the tools to improve their logistics and keep customers happy.