In
today's ever-changing and complex distribution environment, businesses are
stronger with modernized Transport Management Systems (TMS). TMS systems
provide enhanced advantages through a combination of TMS Route Optimization, TMS for Final Mile, and Multi-Modal
capabilities. All three TMS features enable companies to more effectively meet
their objectives of achieving fast, smart, and affordable logistics operations.
TMS Route Optimization is one of the TMS's most
powerful features; utilizing real-time data and traffic conditions, delivery
windows, and distance analysis to identify the shortest (and therefore the
least expensive) route between each point. By minimizing empty miles travelled,
reducing fuel consumption, and shortening the time spent in transit, TMS route optimization
lowers the overall cost of transportation. For a logistics company that
delivers multiple shipments each day, optimized routing allows Drivers to
increase their productivity and Customers to receive their deliveries on time.
Since
eCommerce has become the standard practice of businesses, and Customers have a
greater expectation for expedited deliveries, TMS solutions designed for
final-mile delivery management have become increasingly important. Often, the
Final Mile is not only the most costly but also the most complex segment of the
distribution process. TMS platforms created specifically for managing
final-mile delivery operations provide powerful tools for managing Delivery
schedules, Driver assignments, Proof of Delivery, and Real-Time Tracking.
Multimodal TMS is an important capability for
companies that utilise multiple modes of transport (road, rail, sea, and air)
to place all transportation activities on one single platform. In a global
market with companies operating in multiple regions, businesses need a
multimodal TMS that allows for an easier process of coordinating shipments with
multiple carriers, minimises the need for manual intervention, and provides
total visibility of the shipment at any moment during the process.
A
modern TMS combines the capabilities of route optimisation, final mile
management, and multimodal planning to drive better decision-making by
providing decision-makers with data-driven analytics on performance, cost
comparisons, and delivery reports. With performance analytics, companies can
identify inefficiencies and continuously optimise their logistics operations.
In
summary, leveraging TMS capabilities such as route optimisation, final mile
delivery, and multimodal TMS has become a requirement for businesses operating
within the logistics environment of today. The TMS capabilities provide better
efficiencies, faster delivery times, more visibility of shipments, and the
ability to scale globally as needed.
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