Transport management system (TMS)

What are the benefits of a transport management system?

The benefits of a transport management system are:

• Lower transport costs by optimizing routes, consolidating loads, and reducing empty miles
• Improve delivery reliability with real-time visibility, proactive alerts, and automated updates for customers
• Save time and reduce manual work with automated planning, carrier assignment, and document generation
• Make smarter decisions with insights into performance, cost, and emissions across your transport network
• Simplify collaboration between shippers, carriers, and logistics service providers
• Enhance sustainability by integrating with carbon accounting tools to track and reduce emissions
• Support regulatory compliance with audit trails, documentation, and standard formats for reporting

How to decide which transport management system is best for you?

Consider the following factors when choosing a TMS:

• Usability: check whether the interface is intuitive and easy to use for internal teams such as planners, dispatchers, and logistics coordinators.
• Scalability: make sure the system can grow with your operations and handle increasing shipment volumes over time.
• Automation capabilities: evaluate how well the TMS can automate repetitive tasks like route planning, carrier assignment, and freight document generation.
• Reporting and insights: choose a system that offers clear dashboards and performance metrics across cost, delivery performance, and emissions.
• Sustainability features: select a TMS that has an API or integration with carbon accounting tools to help you track emissions of your transport journeys.
• Transparent pricing: Review the pricing structure to ensure it aligns with your shipment volumes and operational needs, with no hidden costs.