Top 10 attributes of a good Transport Management System (TMS)

Here are the top 10 attributes of a good TMS to streamline transportation operations, reduce costs, improve efficiency, and increase customer satisfaction: -

1.????? Vehicle optimization: - System will suggest size of vehicle for optimum space utilization.

2.????? Rout optimization: - System will suggest rout from origin to destination from customer 1 to customer n for vehicle running efficiency.

3.????? Real time Vehicle tracking: - System provides real-time vehicle tracking to locate the current position of vehicle and expected time of delivery.

4.????? SOS Alerts: - System will send alert in real time for over speeding, idleness, and other issues.

5.????? Load Consolidation: Combines multiple shipments into a single load to reduce costs and increase capacity utilization.

6.????? Carrier Management: Manages carrier contracts, performance, and communications in a centralized platform.

7.????? Freight Audit and Payment: Automates freight audit, payment, and reconciliation processes for improved accuracy and reduced costs.

8.????? Integration and API Connectivity: Seamlessly integrates with other systems, such as ERP, WMS, and CRM, through APIs and EDI connections.

9.????? Automated Dispatch and Scheduling: Optimizes dispatch and scheduling processes to reduce manual errors and increase efficiency.

10.?? Security and Compliance: Ensures data security, compliance with regulations, and adherence to industry standards.