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What does TMS (transport management system) mean in logistics?
Short answer
Software that plans, executes and settles freight: indenting, carrier assignment, load planning, tracking, POD capture, freight rating and audit.
Indian TMS platforms typically integrate with ERP, e-way bill APIs, GPS and SIM tracking, and transporter mobile apps for ePOD. Ask our desk how this applies to your consignment.
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The numbers behind this answer
- Also called
- TMS
- Category
- Operations & tech
- Related terms
- WMS (warehouse management system), Control tower, Freight audit, ePOD (electronic proof of delivery)
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