TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS (TMS)

Find the right transportation management system.

A transportation management system (TMS) is software that helps companies plan, execute and optimize the movement of goods and merchandise. TMS can optimize everything from route planning and carrier selection to tracking and reporting on shipments. enVista’s global consulting practice helps shippers and logistics service providers solve complex challenges. Our transportation management solutions team is unique in our business case discipline, robust methodologies, proprietary tools and breadth and depth in software solutions.

Allow enVista's transportation management systems team to help design a winning transportation strategy.

Our team of transportation management solutions experts understands the benefits and risks of TMS evaluation. Allow us to find the right TMS solution for your organization and guide its implementation.

TMS Software Partner Management

We take on the burden of engaging with potential TMS software vendors and lowering your total transportation costs.

Evaluation Criteria

We leverage our functional, technical and security and performance knowledge related to TMS systems to establish a like-for-like comparison among software vendors. This streamlines the TMS software selection process.

Solution Scope

Not all TMS providers cover the same breadth and depth of custom solutions. We have the experience to determine which applications are best suited for your transportation and freight management needs.

TMS Implementation Plan

Getting transportation management software up and running can be daunting and confusing at first. We have the experience in the TMS market to know the dependencies and durations along the path from kickoff to go-live.

Return on Investment

Our TMS experts will lay out both one-time and ongoing transportation costs against the benefit dollar realization. This drives time-to-value calculations and determines the feasibility of the business case.

Proven experience. Maximum results.

Global Retail Saves 15% in Freight Spend from TMS Implementation

  • Improved visibility to routing, transit details, carrier pick-up and delivery performance with a web portal-based TMS.
  • Allocated transportation cost to the SKU level with strategic transportation planning and execution process.
  • supported 100 percent year-over-year sales growth while decreasing internal resource requirements with new TMS.
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FAQs

What Are the Benefits of a Transportation Management System?

There are several benefits to using a TMS, including:

  1. Improved efficiency: Reduce transit times by planning and executing shipments more efficiently. Automate manual tasks like booking, tracking, documentation and invoicing
  2. Better visibility: Increase visibility into transportation operations with real-time tracking and reporting on shipments.
  3. Reduced costs: Reduce transportation costs by optimizing routes, consolidating shipments and selecting the most cost-effective carriers.
  4. Better customer service: Improve customer service by providing accurate delivery information.
  5. Better decision-making: Make more informed decisions with valuable data and insights.
  6. Increased scalability: Accommodate business growth and changes with a scalable solution.

What Is the Future of Transportation Management Systems?

Organizations across every industry are embracing digital automation and analytics solutions to manage global supply chains. Transportation management system software allows you to accomplish more at lower cost and with fewer resources. Investing in a transportation management system means future proofing your business.

What Is a TMS Implementation?

A TMS implementation is the process of introducing and integrating a transportation management system software into a company’s existing operations and systems. This process typically involves several steps, including:

  1. Assessment: Assess the current state of the company’s transportation operations, including the existing systems, processes and workflows. This step helps to identify the specific needs and challenges that the TMS will need to address.
  2. Planning: Select the TMS software vendor, identify necessary resources and plan the implementation timeline.
  3. Configuration: Configure and customize the TMS to meet the company’s existing systems and processes.
  4. Testing: Test the TMS to ensure that it is working properly and that it meets the company’s needs.
  5. Training: Train employees on how to use the new system. This step will ensure that the system is used effectively and that all employees are familiar with its features and functionality.
  6. Roll-out: Roll out the new system to the entire organization.
  7. Support and Maintenance: Ensure ongoing maintenance and support of the system. This includes monitoring the system for issues, providing updates and upgrades and providing support to users as needed.

The duration and complexity of the implementation process will depend on the specific TMS solution, the company’s existing systems and processes and the scope of the implementation. A TMS can take several weeks to several months to be fully implemented.

What Happens After The TMS Implementation?

enVista’s TMS implementation experts will ensure you have the expertise to manage the application. We will be there every step of the way to help you maximize ROI and system efficiency, streamline internal processes and reduce network-wide costs and “out of the system” work.

Our enABLE methodology includes:

  • A deep analysis of your people, roles and capabilities to tailor your processes, training and documentation to your specific needs.
  • Multiple user testing cycles to ensure the quality of the deployment and adequate training.
  • Tailored configuration and process recommendations.

Whether you are seeking a traditional or cloud-based TMS, our team has the resources and knowledge to help you optimize your transportation networks and streamline your transportation processes. 

How Can enVista Help?

enVista ensures your TMS implementation runs smoothly.

Manufacturers, retailers, distributors and third-party logistics (3PL) providers need help understanding, selecting and implementing transportation management software to meet peak delivery expectations at the lowest cost possible. Alignment between business requirements, operational processes, transportation systems and integration capabilities is critical.

As your partner, enVista will guide your TMS selection and implementation to help you:

  • Develop and define business rules and configuration requirements.
  • Document technical specifications, integration points and standard operating procedures of key business processes and exceptions.
  • Configure applications to enable future state processes.
  • Automate repetitive or low-value tasks with a single platform, enabling employees to focus on higher value-generating activities.
  • Improve visibility and standardize reporting metrics and training resources on new or enhanced applications and processes.

Our steps to ensure you have a successful TMS implementation include:

  • Project planning
  • Conference room pilot (CRP)
  • Application configuration
  • Reporting
  • Detailed integration definition
  • Carrier EDI setup
  • End-user and user acceptance testing
  • Vendor and carrier onboarding
  • Training for all stakeholders
  • Development of documented standard operating procedures
  • Go-live support
  • Post-implementation support

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