SAP Transportation Management Features

Freight forwarder/forwarding agent that transports cargo domestically with specialized knowledge of local logistics services

Collection, analysis, and representation of numerical data and generation of reports to understand various patterns

Transfer of data from one computer system to another

Generate or print labels that contain shipping information for packages

Track/optimize rates in relation to usage

Store, manage, and track all electronic documents in a centralized location

Captures invoice data and maintains comprehensive records for auditing and reporting purposes

Dashboard to view the status of ongoing processes, identify current incidents and track past activities

Official shipping document that identifies origin and destination of the shipment, weight, freight, and other details of goods

Trucks that do not reach full load and can be shared

Intended to be used by freight brokers and logistics companies

Use AI to generate content in the form of text, images, videos, etc.

Track item deliveries through dispatch notifications, status and location tracking, and ETA updates

Track and manage inventory levels to maintain proper supply

Application programming interface that allows for integration with other systems/databases

Manage and track orders being shipped to customers

Built-in accounting to manage ledger, accounts payable/receivable, financial reports, etc.

Freight forwarder/forwarding agent that transports cargo internationally with knowledge of customs, and international boundaries, etc.

Manage and track operations and inventory within warehouses

The software will assign a tracking number associated to the order number to track the physical progress of the package in delivery.

Outsource and manage third party logistics

Manage sending personnel and resources to a site as needed

Organize and track the physical movement of goods from one location to another

Management of commercial motor vehicles for work-related purposes

Set up connections to third-party platforms to improve business processes

A virtual assistant that uses AI to pursue goals and complete tasks on behalf of users

Notifications that are delivered to users as soon as an event occurs

Track and manage transportation of large cargo that fills an entire trailer/truck

Plan availability and assign specific time slots for tasks and resources

Store and organize information about customers and previous interactions

Management of inbound and outbound shipments in the context of international trade

Generate quotes or estimates for customers

Manage and track customer orders for goods, investments, or any other purchases

Access the system via a mobile application

Dashboard to view the status of ongoing processes, identify current incidents and track past activities

Transfer of data from one computer system to another

Alter the layout and content of reports

Active monitoring of systems, applications, or networks

Set up connections to third-party platforms to improve business processes

Analyze and gain insights into data in real-time

Use AI to generate content in the form of text, images, videos, etc.

Generate quotes or estimates for customers

View and track pertinent metrics to find patterns and gain insights from data

Create, manage, and send invoices or bills to customers

Online portal through which end users can access the system, manage tasks, or obtain information

Plan availability and assign specific time slots for tasks and resources

A virtual assistant that uses AI to pursue goals and complete tasks on behalf of users

Visualize locations on a map

Manage and track orders being shipped to customers

Track orders throughout the fulfillment process

Outsource and manage third party logistics

Built-in accounting to manage ledger, accounts payable/receivable, financial reports, etc.

Receive system updates as soon as any changes are made

Track and manage inventory levels to maintain proper supply

Collection, analysis, and representation of numerical data and generation of reports to understand various patterns

Application programming interface that allows for integration with other systems/databases

Automatically create schedules based on business needs or employee availability and qualifications

Manage and support multiple locations

Use AI to generate content in the form of text, images, videos, etc.

Transfer of data from one computer system to another

At a high level, visualize a preferred outcome, define goals and identify specific steps to achieve them

Manage and track customer orders for goods, investments, or any other purchases

Dashboard to view the status of ongoing processes, identify current incidents and track past activities

Built-in customer relationship management (CRM) capabilities or integration with a third-party CRM system

Manage sending personnel and resources to a site as needed

Track and facilitate returns of products sold

Management of commercial motor vehicles for work-related purposes

Forecast customer demand using historical insights and simulations

Set up connections to third-party platforms to improve business processes

Identify and track items using barcode tags or RFID (radio-frequency identification) tags

Process of printing custom labels through various methods.

Alerts or notifications of various types such as pop-up messages, sounds, banners, or badges

Manage the planning and execution of supply chain activities

Generate quotes or estimates for customers

Create, manage, and send invoices or bills to customers

Finding the most optimal routes for drivers based on various factors and constraints

A virtual assistant that uses AI to pursue goals and complete tasks on behalf of users

Organize and track the physical movement of goods from one location to another

Manage all supplier data and operations

Track item deliveries through dispatch notifications, status and location tracking, and ETA updates

Manage and track operations and inventory within warehouses

Track and document all activities across devices, networks, and other systems

Creating, assign, and track jobs and/or tasks for work orders

Visualize locations on a map

Access software remotely via mobile devices

Store, manage, and track all electronic documents in a centralized location

Generate or print labels that contain shipping information for packages

Create, send, and track purchase orders and their statuses

A collection of customer information such as contact details, demographics, previous interactions, etc.

Receive data and information in real time

Unload incoming material to outbound vehicles with little or no storage between

Notation showing the location and time stamp of shipment delivery

Has a built-in eCommerce system or integrates with third-party systems to manage online sale of products

Import and export data to and from software applications

Intended to be used by online stores

Pre-made examples and templates for emails

Analyze and gain insights into data in real-time

Seamlessly integrates with 3rd party websites

Notifications that are delivered to users as soon as an event occurs

Identify the physical location of an individual, asset, device, etc.

Track the parcel or consignment delivery status

Organize and manage the accomplishments and development of employees or performance of applications or systems

Active monitoring of systems, applications, or networks

Notifications via mobile devices

Intended to be used by freight brokers and logistics companies

Pre-designed layouts that can be customized to match preferences and requirements

Add customized logos and colors to align with company branding

Plan, schedule, and execute organization's accounts and assets to ensure compliance with policies and laws

Plan availability and assign specific time slots for tasks and resources

Set & manage permission levels based on user roles and restrict access to only authorized individuals

Observe and track the demand, usage, progress or quality of a system, product, or user

Information, data and reports that are being tracked over time

Active reporting of data and metrics

Predict future data based on historical data sets

Analyze and calculate business costs

Captures invoice data and maintains comprehensive records for auditing and reporting purposes

Define levels of authorization for access to specific files or systems

Online portal through which end users can access the system, manage tasks, or obtain information

A note of the expected delivery date and time

Track the status over time for a request, process, asset, or transaction

Manage details about carriers such as the types of services they offer and pricing.

Provide criteria to evaluate carriers such as on-time delivery or quality of service.

Monitor carrier performance using historical data.

Support transportation modes such as air, ocean, or rail

Provide features for yard management and dock scheduling

Provide users with the ability to audit and pay freight invoices

Schedule transportation activities based on demand and availability

Automatically create schedules based on business needs or employee availability and qualifications

Management of commercial motor vehicles for work-related purposes

Track and manage inventory levels to maintain proper supply

Find, compare, and select the most time/cost-effective freight carrier

Manage and track customer orders for goods, investments, or any other purchases

Creating, assign, and track jobs and/or tasks for work orders

Store, manage, and track all electronic documents in a centralized location

Manage and track orders being shipped to customers

Manage all supplier data and operations

Manage and track all internal and external communication conducted via calls, email, text, or chat

Manage sending personnel and resources to a site as needed

Track and manage adherence to policies for any service, product, process, or supplier

Store and organize information about customers and previous interactions

Track employee schedules, availability, and performance across projects and tasks

Provide customers with live notifications on their deliveries.

Allow users to calculate the estimated time of arrival (ETA) for each delivery.

Ability to track good in transit between origin and destination

Provide users with the ability to optimize load and freight shipments

Provide users with the ability to optimize shipment routes

Provide users with the ability to arrange carriers for each shipment considering allocations, business shares, and costs.

Track the location of vehicles using GPS technology.

Finding the most optimal routes for drivers based on various factors and constraints

Track driver locations on a map in real time

Track the status over time for a request, process, asset, or transaction

Track orders throughout the fulfillment process

Track and document all activities across devices, networks, and other systems

Track item deliveries through dispatch notifications, status and location tracking, and ETA updates

The software will assign a tracking number associated to the order number to track the physical progress of the package in delivery.

Identify the physical location of an individual, asset, device, etc.

Define multiple types of freight such as air, road, or sea.

Track pricing per freight mode and carrier.

Choose the optimal freight mode based on price and customer requirements.

Finding the most optimal routes for drivers based on various factors and constraints

Integration with warehouse management systems

Allow users to integrate thier TMS with an ERP system

Deliver integration with accounting software or financial systems

Monitor the performance of all transportation management operations

Provide users with the ability to measure driver performance in the field

Provide users with actionable insights they can take in order to minimize logistical costs and reduce shipment delivery times.

Deliver an online portal where customers can monitor shipments.

Create and manage personalized quotes for freight services.

Provide customers with transportation documents required for shipping.