I appreciate SAP Transportation Management's ability to bring transportation planning, execution, and freight cost visibility into a single integrated platform. It significantly reduces manual coordination between logistics teams, warehouses, and transport providers while improving shipment tracking and operational transparency. The platform is particularly valuable for optimizing load planning, improving carrier management, and enabling better control over transportation spend. Its integration with broader SAP ERP processes helps streamline procurement, inventory, and order fulfillment activities, making decision-making faster and more data-driven. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

While SAP Transportation Management is strong from a process integration and planning standpoint, there are areas that could be improved. The user interface can feel complex and not always intuitive for occasional users, which increases the learning curve and often requires additional training for business teams. From an operational perspective, configuring workflows and adapting the system to changing logistics requirements can sometimes be resource intensive and dependent on technical support. Reporting and dashboard customization could also be more flexible, especially when business users need quick, real-time logistics insights without relying heavily on IT teams. In high-volume environments, system response time and exception handling visibility could be improved further to support faster operational decision-making. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What I like most about SAP Transportation Management is its strong end-to-end visibility and integration. It allows real-time tracking of shipments, making it easier to manage delays and improve decision-making. The advanced planning and optimization features help reduce transportation costs by efficiently managing routes, capacities, and schedules. I also appreciate how well it integrates with SAP S/4HANA, enabling seamless data flow across logistics and business processes. Additionally, its freight cost management automates calculations and invoicing, reducing manual effort. Overall, SAP TM stands out for its scalability, flexibility, and ability to streamline complex transportation operations effectively. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What I dislike about SAP Transportation Management is its complexity and steep learning curve. The system can be difficult to understand for new users, often requiring extensive training. Implementation is time-consuming and usually needs experienced consultants, which increases costs. I also find the user interface less intuitive compared to modern applications. Additionally, customization and configuration can be challenging, especially for unique business requirements. Integration, although strong within SAP systems like SAP S/4HANA, can be complicated when working with non-SAP tools. Overall, while powerful, it can feel overwhelming and resource-intensive to manage. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

SAP GS Transport has proven to be an effective solution for managing goods movement and day-to-day logistics operations. It integrates well with core SAP modules, which helps ensure smooth coordination across sales, inventory, and shipping processes. Capabilities such as automated shipment planning, route determination, and real-time tracking have improved operational efficiency while reducing manual effort.

The system also increases visibility across the supply chain, allowing teams to make more informed decisions and consistently meet delivery timelines. That said, the initial setup and configuration can be complex, but with proper training it becomes much easier to use. Overall, SAP GS Transport feels like a reliable, scalable tool that supports streamlined logistics management and contributes to stronger customer satisfaction and overall operational performance. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The setup is complex and really requires expertise. The UI also feels outdated, and users need significant training to handle day-to-day operations. Customization options are fairly limited, and when issues come up, troubleshooting can be time-consuming without expert support. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

In my personal opinion, what I like most about **SAP Transportation Management** is the visibility and control it brings to transport operations. It takes something that can often feel chaotic—multiple shipments, carriers, and deadlines—and puts it into a structured, easy-to-follow system.

I also appreciate how it supports better decision-making. The planning and optimisation features help you choose more efficient routes and manage costs without relying purely on manual judgement. It feels like you’re working with the system rather than constantly fixing issues after they happen.

Another thing I value is how well it integrates with **SAP S/4HANA**. Having connected data across procurement, warehousing, and transportation reduces errors and saves time, which is especially important in regulated industries.

Overall, for me, it’s the combination of visibility, smarter planning, and integration that makes it stand out, even though it does require some effort to learn and implement properly. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

In my personal opinion, while **SAP Transportation Management** is powerful, there are a few things that can be frustrating.

The biggest drawback is the complexity. It’s not very intuitive at the start, and getting comfortable with it takes time. For new users, it can feel overwhelming, especially compared to more user-friendly logistics tools. You often need proper training before you can really use it effectively.

Another issue is the implementation effort. Setting it up isn’t quick or simple—it requires a lot of configuration, alignment with business processes, and sometimes external consultants. If this isn’t done properly, the system can feel heavy and harder to use than it should be.

I also find that flexibility can be limited at times. While it’s highly structured (which is good for control), making small changes or adapting to unique business needs can take longer than expected.

Integration with **SAP S/4HANA** is a strength, but it can also be a challenge. If your data isn’t clean or processes aren’t well aligned, issues can quickly ripple across systems.

Overall, it’s a very capable system, but the learning curve, implementation complexity, and occasional lack of flexibility can make it challenging in day-to-day use. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I like the end-to-end visibility provided by SAP Transportation Management across the transportation lifecycle. It integrates well with ERP systems, connecting planning, execution, and cost tracking in one place. The optimization capabilities, particularly for route planning and load consolidation, stand out by reducing costs and improving efficiency. I find the management of freight rates, monitoring of carrier performance, and automation of workflows quite useful from both operations and procurement perspectives. Real-time tracking and ERP integration are big advantages, improving coordination and providing a single source of truth for logistics operations. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

One challenge with SAP Transportation Management is the complexity of implementation and configuration, especially for organizations with less mature processes. It often requires significant time, effort, and skilled resources to set up and customize properly. The user interface can also feel less intuitive compared to newer tools, which impacts adoption for business users. Additionally, handling real-time changes or exceptions sometimes requires manual intervention. Reporting and analytics could be more flexible, and integration with non-SAP systems can take extra effort. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I really like the carrier selection, route optimization, and on-time tracking features of SAP Transportation Management. It's cost effective and organizes data selection in a manner that optimizes both time and expenses. Combining multiple project deliveries into one shipment helps a lot in minimizing cost and ensuring timely delivery, which is really valuable in my work. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The main issue I have with SAP Transportation Management is that it's not beginner-friendly. It should be simpler and not so complex. The initial setup is complex, but once I got it clear, I could use it properly. To make it more user-friendly, especially for beginners, there should be proper training and the user interface should be clear and easy to understand. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

From my POV it is very useful for businesses for food distribution, reducing empty miles and improving truck utilisation directly lowers cost and improves delivery timeliness specially for perishable and frozen foods.

I also like its integration with S4 HANA Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

SAP Transportation Management is really a perfect tool but it feels a bit complex for new users. The interface requires training before you feel confident navigating all the planning screens and configuration areas. System setup and customisation can took more time, especially when aligning TM with existing processes. Reporting is good but often requires additional configuration or analytics tools to get more intuitive dashboards. Performance can slow down with large datasets unless the system is optimised properly. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I like that SAP Transportation Management provides real-time visibility, smarter planning, and smoother freight execution, making daily logistics faster, clearer, and more efficient. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Some common dislikes about SAP Transportation Management are its complexity and the steep learning curve required to use it effectively. Setting up transportation networks, planning profiles, and integration scenarios can feel overwhelming without experienced support. The interface can also be less intuitive at times, and configuration changes often require specialized knowledge. Additionally, initial implementation can be time-consuming, which may slow down adoption for smaller teams. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I like SAP Transportation Management for its visibility and automation features, which help us manage transportation and logistics with fewer headaches, lower shipping costs, and better control over deliveries. The visibility allows us to spot delays, costs, and problems in real time, while automation saves labor, reduces mistakes, and keeps shipments moving without constant manual work. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

It can be complex to implement, expensive to customize, and sometimes not very user-friendly for everyday users. The initial setup was not easy, with lots of configuration, data cleanup, and integration work. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I like that SAP Transportation Management is fully integrated with SAP ERP. It makes third-party integrations easier compared to others, especially in terms of performance and error handling. The initial setup was easy, except for the optimization part. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The main problem is in the optimization side; sometimes results make duplicates for the same location. There's a need to improve performance of use in operations. There are lots of bugs and dumps, and optimization results and delivery creation performance could be improved. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.