Transportation Management Systems (TMS)

Streamlining Your Logistics with Advanced TMS Solutions

In today's complex supply chains, efficient transportation management is critical. We develop and implement robust Transportation Management Systems (TMS) that provide visibility, control, and optimization capabilities for your entire logistics network. Our solutions help you reduce freight costs, improve delivery times, and enhance customer satisfaction by leveraging technology to automate and refine your transportation processes.

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  • Route Planning & Optimization. Utilize advanced algorithms to plan optimal delivery routes, considering factors like distance, traffic, and delivery windows.
  • Load Optimization & Consolidation. Maximize truckload capacity and consolidate shipments to reduce transportation costs and improve efficiency.
  • Carrier Management & Selection. Manage carrier contracts, rates, and performance, and select the best carrier for each shipment based on cost and service levels.
  • Freight Auditing & Payment. Automate freight bill auditing to identify discrepancies and streamline the payment process.
  • Real-Time Shipment Tracking & Visibility. Provide real-time visibility into shipment status and location for proactive exception management and customer updates.

Optimizing Your Transportation Network

We work closely with you to understand your specific transportation challenges and objectives. Our process involves a thorough analysis of your current operations, selection or development of the right TMS technology, and a meticulous implementation and integration plan to ensure a smooth transition and rapid ROI.

  • Transportation Network Analysis. Analyze your current transportation network, costs, and performance to identify areas for improvement.
  • TMS Platform Selection & Implementation. Help you select and implement the right TMS platform (e.g., Oracle TMS, Blue Yonder TMS, SAP TM) or build custom solutions.
  • Integration with WMS, ERP & Carrier Systems. Ensure seamless data flow between your TMS, Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), ERP, and carrier communication channels.
  • Custom Reporting & Analytics. Develop custom reports and dashboards to monitor key transportation metrics and drive continuous improvement.

Key Benefits of Our TMS Solutions

Our TMS solutions are packed with features designed to give you granular control over your transportation operations, from planning and execution to auditing and analytics.

  • Reduced Transportation Costs. Lower freight spend through optimized routing, load consolidation, better carrier negotiation, and freight audit.
  • Improved Shipment Visibility & Control. Gain real-time insights into your shipments, enabling proactive management and better customer service.
  • Enhanced On-Time Delivery Performance. Improve delivery reliability and meet customer expectations with optimized planning and execution.
  • Increased Operational Efficiency. Automate manual transportation planning and execution tasks, freeing up your logistics team.
  • Better Carrier Collaboration. Streamline communication and collaboration with your carriers through integrated portals and data exchange.
  • Data-Driven Logistics Strategy. Leverage transportation data to make informed decisions about network design, carrier selection, and cost optimization.

Hotfix implemented a TMS that has transformed our logistics operations. We've significantly reduced our freight costs and improved our on-time delivery rates. Their expertise in transportation technology is outstanding.

SwiftHaul Logistics

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