Are You Outgrowing Your ERP Manufacturing Software?
3 Tips for Finding the Best ERP Manufacturing Software for Your Business If your manufacturing company is outgrowing your software the search for...
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Melissa Tow Tue, May 05, 2015
Every smart business understands that business growth must be tied to increased efficiencies and a reduction of overhead. If you run a business that deals with the transportation goods through the supply chain you may have heard about the benefits of a Transportation Management System (TMS). Most businesses that rely on a Warehouse Management System (WMS) are those that handle the inbound procurement (orders) and the outbound (shipping) and work though the TMS to figure out the most efficient routing of the goods with the best mode of transport with the best carriers that will trak the shipment. The TMS solution relies on integration with the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Sytsem and the WMS in order to complete the loop in the supply chain.
Fortunately, developments over the years in transportation management software (TMS) systems have made it possible to increase margins while simultaneously improving efficiency and quality of service. A transportation management system (TMS) helps companies move freight from origin to destination efficiently, reliably, and cost effectively. There are many benefits that a robust TMS can provide, but the main reason most companies implement a TMS is to reduce a major part of their expense - a reduction on what they spend on freight. If you are considering a transportation management system mkae sure it will include analytics and data to help reduce expenses such as driver overtime, fuel, and inefficient routes. Not all TMS systems are alike and it's important to find the right one for your business to accomplish your growth and profitablity goals. If you find the right on it's common to hear that Transport Management Systems can reduce costs by up to 30%!
While reduced transportation spend is generally the largest benefit of a TMS solution, benefits such as service level improvements, increased market share due to customer service improvements and inventory reduction processes should not be overlooked. Some additional benefits include:
Transportation needs change with time, as do a company’s requirements for its logistics and supply chain management. It’s tough to be competitive with pen-and-paper operations, which means it’s becoming increasingly important to adapt to and incorporate the technologies that are making the difference between lackluster and industry leading operations.
Download our whitepaper, Take the Next Step to Optimize Your Supply Chain with a Transportation Management System, to learn how a TMS can save your organization time, improve accuracy, increase customer service levels, and provide real-time tracking and instant data to better manage your supply chain.
If you have any questions about how implementing TMS will help your business, contact us or call us at 888.725.2555
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Another version of this blog was published by DSG on www.ERPsoftwareblog.com - http://www.erpsoftwareblog.com/2015/05/transportation-management-systems-can-reduce-costs-30/
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