TMS Forwarder is a trucking management system; in the world of freight forwarding, TMS is a feature. In today’s technological landscape, the use of technology spans a wide range of applications—one of which is in the logistics industry, where the need for speed and accuracy has led to the development of a system to assist with transportation management.
This automated transportation management technology is known as a transportation management system, commonly abbreviated as TMS. This technology can be used to manage a company’s transportation operations by reducing the need for manual data entry, monitoring transportation modes and delivery efficiency, and much more. The benefits of using a TMS include:
What Are the Benefits of Using TMS Technology?
1. Simplifies Corporate Control
The use of technology is key for every company looking to grow its business. By using TMS technology, logistics companies can monitor all their transportation modes from a single dashboard, making it easier for management to evaluate operations and make strategic decisions for the company.
2. Improves company efficiency
By using a Trucking Management System, the time required to manage shipments is reduced due to logistics automation, giving the company more time to focus on and optimize its operations. Additionally, the Trucking Management System is typically integrated with the company’s ERP system, thereby reducing data entry errors and the time needed to correct them.
3. Improving Freight Delivery Capabilities
A TMS automates how a company handles goods delivery. For example, if a company wants to set up a distribution hub, a Transportation Management System can automatically generate bills of lading (documents proving that goods have been loaded onto a vehicle), and the company can have users log in to the TMS from different locations—all of which can be managed by a single administrator.
4. Real-Time Data Access
When data can be accessed in real time and is supported by the ability to process it into reports, it provides added value for making business decisions, and those decisions will
be better because they are supported by data on trends and past history.
Suppose a company has data showing that 70% of vehicle usage comes from Vendor X; from this data, we can conclude that Vendor X was chosen because of its lower prices. Other data reveals that 30% of shipments made by Vendor X arrive late at their destinations.
Given this information, the company will naturally think twice about using Vendor X due to the high rate of delays. This process is supported by automation, ensuring that individuals within the company have access to the data they need to make informed decisions.
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5. Improving Customer Service
By using a TMS, customers will receive real-time vehicle tracking information, an automated pickup process, insurance coverage, and transportation cost calculations tailored to their specific needs. As a result, customers will have a clear understanding of the exact costs incurred and will receive automatic notifications informing them of the estimated arrival time at their destination.
Oaktree Software
Oaktree is freight forwarding software in Indonesia that supports the Trucking Management System (TMS) feature for forwarders. For more information, please contact us here.