FULL COMMITMENT TO TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT. The inet Transportation Management System (TMS)
KEEP ALL YOUR SHIPMENTS UNDER CONTROL. Reliable transportation management, day after day The demands on global and domestic transportation networks are continually growing. More and more parties are involved and transportation volumes are constantly increasing. Business partners are located around the world and every market has different characteristics and require ments. Safety stock is being reduced, while simultaneous ly, quicker reactions to market fluctuations are called for. But also ecological factors, the price increase of raw materials and more stringent safety regulations influence the complexity of a transportation network. Without a reliable transportation management system, a company cannot meet these demands. As an internationally operating software company, we develop an integrated, scalable and flexible Transportation Management System (TMS) with expertise, innovative ideas and the courage to blaze new trails. This gives our customers a clear lead – beyond standard. Our Transportation Management solution offers you an efficient system that allows you to reliably, quickly and economically realize your goals in transportation manage ment, thus ensuring your competitive advantage.
Diethard Kaufmann head of software engineering
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MANAGE COMPLEX TRANSPORTATION NETWORKS EASILY AND COST-EFFICIENTLY. From strategic network planning to daily KPI reporting
inet Transportation Management offers:
Transportation Management Systems are evolving
Cost optimization by
into collaborative, cross-company integration plat
increasing the asset utilization ratio
forms.
preventing unnecessary shipments consolidating and deconsolidating shipments
Our Transportation Management solution supports
reducing inventories
strategic, operational and administrative tasks reli
automating administrative processes
ably and effectively in complex domestic as well as global transportation networks. For any mode of transportation modular functions from transportation planning to the generation of KPI reports are included in one solution.
Increased reliability through systematic entering and processing of transportation orders frictionless interaction and communication
THE INET TMS AT A GLANCE Closing the loop – competence in each phase
Network Design
Transportation Sourcing
Transportation Analytics Container Maintenance and Claims
Freight Cost Calculator
ANALYZE
KPI reports
Transportation Order Management
Freight Invoice / Credit Note Verification
Dynamic Transportation Planning
Freight Billing / Self-Billing
Freight Cost Claiming
CONTROL Increased security and transparency through
Container Demands Planning
PLAN
Container Fee Settlement
one consistent and complete database
Visibility brings greater reliability and lowers costs
Strategic Transportation Planning
Freight Cost Simulation
Transportation Dispatching
AN INTEGRATED REAL-TIME DATABASE
Global Trade Compliance
Freight Cost Allocation
Dock Management
early detection of deviations (dates,quantities) The Transportation Management solution facilitates easy real-time access to a consolidated database and reliable communication with a multitude of part ners in the supply chain. At the same time, optimized asset utilization is ensured, regardless of whether you are operating your own transportation networks
compliance with logistics service provider agreements and transportation instructions access to all relevant information and documents for all parties involved
Freight Cost Calculation
Continuous Replenishment
EXECUTE Mediation
Cross Docking
Freight Rate Management
Multi Parcel Shipping
or have outsourced part or all of the transportation management to third parties. Even in the case of significant modifications, e.g. the integration of a new company or business units into
Multi Carrier Communication
Visibility
Container Scheduling
Container Inventory Management
Freight Rating
the supply chain, our software is always the reliable and stable platform for the management of your shipments. In addition, technologies such as Radio Frequency Identification (RFID), Global Positioning Systems (GPS) and mobile telephony establish comprehen sive visibility.
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The highlighted modules are part of the Transportation Management solution. Additional information on all other solutions and services can be found in the respective brochures and on the Internet at www.inet-logistics.com.
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APPROPRIATE EQUIPMENT FOR ANY TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT CHALLENGE. The inet Transportation Management solution in detail
Dynamic Transportation Planning
demands are modelled in a constraint-based solver. In this way, strategic decisions regarding the configuration
Plan shipments effectively, optimize fleet assets
of the supply chain are made on a well-founded basis. The modules of the Transportation Management
The selection of the optimal transportation service
solution can be used individually and in combination.
and the bundling of individual shipments are the
The service-oriented architecture as well as certified
Strategic Transportation Planning
tasks of the Dynamic Transportation Planning
interfaces ensure that all processes can be combined
module. Your transportation needs are planned
quickly, easily and efficiently with one another.
Determine midterm transportation volumes,
either rule-based or dynamically using constraint-
Furthermore, they can be implemented in existing
optimize shipments and define the appropriate
based optimization algorithms. This is carried
transportation management networks and linked
mode of transportation
out taking into consideration criteria such as
with the existing system.
In the Strategic Transportation Planning module,
transportation costs, routes and capacities as well
historical and forecast transportation data is taken for
as delivery and pickup restrictions. If you operate
the forecasting of transportation structures. The simu
a fleet of your own, you can store the vehicle data
lation with the constraint-based solver and scenario
and assign vehicles to tours depending on availa
modelling provides a picture of the prospective trans
bility. Within the predefined time slots, a precise
portation activity. Strategic Transportation Planning
route progress as well as the optimal sequence
enables optimized sharing of costs and transportation
of loading and unloading stops is calculated. The
capacities within the network by identifying demands
Transportation Order Management
and capacities within and across companies. Ship
route plan contains all route information with the exact destinations and arrival times as well as the
ments therefore can be bundled, costs reduced and
Manage different transportation orders centrally
the asset utilization ratio increased.
In order to optimize the execution of your shipments,
graphical visualization of maps.
transportation needs must be recognized at the earli est time possible. While the central bundling of differ
Transportation Sourcing
ent spread transportation needs and the right service selection are of high priority for outbound shipments,
Network Design
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Reduce freight and administrative costs, cover mid and
early notification for pickup to the logistics service
long-term transportation needs
providers is decisive for inbound shipments. In the
Negotiations with logistics service providers need a
Transportation Order Management module all infor
lot of time and money. Our Transportation Sourcing
mation on the shipments is systematically recorded
module enables you to prepare and execute tenders for
whether it is a delivery, pickup, return or parcel. This
the sourcing of mid to long-term transportation needs
information is structured using defined master data
Design customer-driven transportation networks
quickly and easily. The process starts with analyzing
and rules and can be attained via EDI, web EDI or
The structural planning of complete logistics networks
transportation spending, forecasting structural changes
simple upload functions. Complete and valid trans
and their infrastructure is the main task in the design
and ends with the identification of the appropriate lo
portation data in conjunction with packaging instruc
of supply chains. The Network Design module sup
gistics service provider. The workflow definition for RFI,
tions, container and goods-specific information, as
ports you during the entire strategic planning stage.
RFP and RFQ minimizes your administration costs and
well as customs and dangerous goods information
For structural planning and decisions, all transporta
supports multi-round negotiations. Various scenario
improve your process quality when placing an order
tion routes, production sites, inventories and customer
analyses help you to select the best bid.
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Transportation Dispatching
transportation leg. Individual packages can be traced,
and regulatory needs. A continuous automated denied parties screening of all addresses recorded in the sys
even during multi-leg tours. Damaged, surplus or
Organize multi-leg and multi-mode shipments
tem ensures that anti-terror guidelines are complied
missing packages are automatically recorded in
worldwide in real-time
with. Since sanctions are person and company-based,
discrepancy and correction lists. Any required follow-
The Transportation Dispatching module facilitates the
these rules not only affect global economic relation
up shipment can also be initiated manually or auto
scheduling of logistics service providers for multi-leg
ships, but also all domestic transactions of a European
matically. Barcode scanners accelerate your unload
and multi-mode shipments. The automated route-
company.
ing, handling, picking and loading procedures.
planning maps all valid tours depending on freight costs, availability of assets and timetables. Booking
Multi Parcel Shipping
requests for multi-mode shipments are transmitted frictionless via EDI to logistics service providers, ocean carriers and airlines. Order confirmations and
Send many parcels with less effort
subsequent bookings are also received electronically
Our Multi Parcel Shipping module facilitates an
by the system, thus guaranteeing the best process
integrated automated carrier and service selection for parcel shipments. Its functionality is compli
and data quality. The logistics service providers profit
Continuous Replenishment
from information on the planned shipments avail
validation, label and manifest printing, as well as
able online already during the dispatching process. Therefore, they can reserve transportation capacity
Ensure continuous flow of goods, integrate
electronical data transmission. Automatic updates of
in advance. For unexpected shipments not covered
transportation with order management
the routing data and tracking and tracing on ship
by the existing contracts, logistics services providers
Within our Continuous Replenishment module the
ment as well as item level round out the Multi Parcel
can be registered for spot-sourcing.
calucation of the ranges of coverage is based on an
Shipping module. Moreover, access to the track &
integrated inventory management in conjunction
trace services of the respective carrier is provided,
with transportation lead times as to determine your
too. The module grants door-to-door visibility and
demand. If critical values are computed, automated
simplifies parcel shipping by substituting many dif
replenishment orders are triggered and send to your
ferent carrier systems.
Global Trade Compliance Dock Management Manage customs procedures efficiently,
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ant to carriers’ requirements concerning address
suppliers. Your logistics service provider instanta
ensure compliance
Speed up handling at the ramp and optimize loading
neously receives a transportation notification, includ
Our Global Trade Compliance module enables you to
and unloading procedures
ing the calculated pickup dates. Relevant prepara
meet customs data and compliance needs in various
Limited resources in space and staff demand optimal
tions can thus be carried out early and possible
countries and regions efficiently. Functionalities for
organization of the handling of your incoming and
changes can be taken into account quickly. Status
Minimize errors, automate frictionless interaction
import, export, transit or intrastat filings, for pro
outgoing goods. To avoid waiting times and reduce
information from order processing, production,
and communication
cessing shipments with national, regional or local
un/loading times, the Dock Management module
goods receipt, warehousing, goods issue and trans
The Multi Carrier Communication module enables
authorities are provided. Furthermore, the manage
allows your logistics service provider to agree upon
portation offers you complete real-time visibility
frictionless communication adjusted to the require
ment of duty deferral and duty reduction programs is
time slots and gates for pickup and delivery with
throughout the entire replenishment process.
ments of your logistics service providers. Shipping
facilitated. Moreover, product classification, supplier
your staff and even third parties. This is carried out
documents such as loading lists, airway bills, bills
declaration, certificates of origin management and
online in real-time and before the actual arrival of the
of lading, delivery notes, (certified) transportation
supply chain security (AEO, C-TPAT etc.) are integrated
logistics service provider. This way, problems can be
for the optimization of your customs procedures.
solved before they occur. Hence, the procedures at
Standardized interfaces between ERP, government and
the ramp are better organized and structured, thus
Always keep an eye on the goods, consolidate and
the respective transportation order using an upload
other systems simplify the dissemination of customs
reducing the administrative effort and minimizing
deconsolidate shipments
function. The documents are distributed electronical
information. The integration of logistics and customs
errors. This efficient dock management frees up re
The Cross Docking module allows you to split trans
ly and are available to all your supply chain partners.
service partners brings transparency to your supply
sources on every level, which in turn reduces freight
portation orders or units manually or electronically
Electronic communication occurs via EDI, web EDI
chain, whilst remaining flexible for changing business
and handling costs.
and to re-bundle and schedule them for the next
or XML.
Cross Docking
Multi Carrier Communication
labels etc. are automatically generated and printed in the process. External documents can be attached to
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Freight Rating
Transportation Analytics
Calculate acutal freight costs in real-time for
Improve logistics service provider performance and
different processes
reliability, measure and analyze processes
The Freight Rating module provides you with the
The Transportation Analytics module enables the
estimated financial expenses for a shipment. This
measurement of the strategic and operational per
pre-calculation can be used to request freight costs in
formance of your transportation management. Daily
the sourcing or sales process and to negotiate prices.
reports based on your predefined parameters make a
These figures are helpful for your dispatchers in
comparison of the actual transportation processes to
their operational transportation planning, e.g. in the
the target business objectives possible. Configurable
selection of the appropriate logistics service provider.
dashboards with easy to understand KPIs enable
Another decisive advantage here is that the entire
central controlling and easy access to all relevant in
TMS accesses the same defined freight rates.
formation. With the help of these KPIs you can moni tor and analyze delivery and lead times, the reliability and quality of logistics service providers, as well as
Visibility
transportation costs and volumes.
Monitor shipments and assets in real-time Our Visibility module enables you to monitor ship ments closely and to assess delivery times and qual
AT A GLANCE
ity. Status information is processed using integration technologies and made available to your partners. Hence, consistent documentation of the processes is available to and traceable for any supply chain part ner at any time. Event and exception management rules are defined for the monitoring of the processes and tasks. Critical shipments and deviations are therefore detected early, notified and displayed in the form of dashboards. The use of RFID, GPS and mobile telephony allows continuous real-time tracking of your goods and assets during the entire transporta tion process.
inet Transportation Management all modes of transportation and processes in a single system one certified gateway to logistics service provi ders and shipping platforms customized and certified documents for customers and logistics service providers easy access to all information (web-based, integrated and in real-time) consistent and valid data for negotiations, reports and analyses compliance with directives and law global shipment tracking and tracing continuity and scalability from planning to KPI reporting
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