What is a TMS?
A Transportation Management System (TMS) is the backbone of modern logistics operations.
A Transportation Management System is a comprehensive software platform that helps businesses plan, execute, and optimise the movement of goods. It serves as a central hub for managing all aspects of transportation operations, from rates and billing to shipment tracking and performance analytics.
In today's fast-paced logistics environment, a TMS isn't just a nice-to-have. It's essential for staying competitive, reducing costs, and meeting customer expectations for reliable, transparent delivery services.
Core TMS capabilities
Smart routing & zones
Easily configure service areas, surcharges, and route preferences using intuitive, map-based tools with support for custom logic and dynamic rules.
Fleet & driver management
Track driver performance, assign collections and deliveries, and optimise fleet utilisation with real-time data.
Operational insights
Real-time dashboards and exportable reports give you actionable visibility into costs, service levels, volumes, and delivery performance.
API-first integration
Easily integrates with your systems, ecommerce platforms, or ERP via robust, well-documented APIs built for modern logistics workflows.
Live tracking & notifications
End-to-end shipment visibility with live tracking links, automated status updates, and branded customer notifications.
Automated billing & cost control
Streamline rate calculations, audit billing events, and allocate charges accurately across clients or branches.
Key benefits of a TMS
Lower transportation costs
Cut delivery expenses through smarter routing and automatic assignments of drivers. Eliminate manual errors and reduce admin workload with streamlined workflows.
Delight customers
Offer accurate ETAs, live tracking, and proactive alerts, all of which improve transparency, reduce support queries, and build long-term customer trust.
Boost operational efficiency
Automate repetitive tasks, reduce paperwork, and improve coordination across teams.
Smarter decisions with data
Leverage dashboards, reports, and performance metrics to spot trends, reduce delays, and uncover hidden cost drivers.
Scale without chaos
As volumes grow, your TMS should keep things simple, handling more work without adding headcount or operational headaches.
Built-in compliance & controls
Stay audit-ready with digital records, fine-grained role-based permissions and audits built right into your logistics processes.
Reduction in manual administrative tasks
Improvement in on-time delivery rates
Average reduction in transportation costs
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