Manhattan TMS is a transportation management system designed to streamline and optimize logistics operations, including inbound and outbound transportation. Known for its powerful optimization and analytics capabilities, Manhattan TMS enables businesses to improve transportation efficiency, manage freight costs, and enhance supply chain visibility. With support for multi-modal logistics, route optimization, and real-time tracking, Manhattan TMS empowers shippers and logistics providers to deliver shipments on time, reduce costs, and adapt quickly to changing transportation demands. Integrated with other Manhattan supply chain solutions, the TMS offers a seamless experience for managing complex, high-volume transportation networks.

Key Features

1. Multi-Modal Transportation Planning: Supports various modes of transportation, including truckload, less-than-truckload (LTL), parcel, rail, air, and ocean, allowing for flexibility in managing diverse shipping requirements.

2. Route Optimization and Load Planning: Uses advanced algorithms to optimize routes and load planning, reducing fuel consumption, travel time, and overall transportation costs.

3. Freight Audit and Payment: Automates the audit and payment process, ensuring accurate invoicing and reducing discrepancies, with visibility into shipping expenses and cost savings.

4. Real-Time Tracking and Visibility: Provides real-time tracking of shipments, giving logistics teams and customers insight into the status of shipments and estimated times of arrival (ETAs).

5. Carrier Management: Allows users to manage relationships with carriers, track performance, and select the best carrier based on cost, service level, and capacity, supporting improved service quality.

6. Analytics and Reporting: Delivers data-driven insights into key transportation metrics, such as delivery performance, transit times, and freight costs, enabling continuous improvement in logistics operations.

7. Integration with Supply Chain Systems: Seamlessly integrates with Manhattan’s warehouse management system (WMS), ERP, and other supply chain solutions, ensuring a unified logistics ecosystem.

Benefits

• Reduced Transportation Costs: Optimized routes, load planning, and carrier selection help reduce fuel and freight costs, resulting in lower overall logistics expenses.

• Improved Delivery Accuracy and Customer Satisfaction: Real-time tracking and route optimization ensure timely deliveries, enhancing reliability and customer service levels.

• Enhanced Carrier Collaboration: By managing carrier performance and automating communication, Manhattan TMS fosters stronger relationships with carriers, improving efficiency and service quality.

• Increased Operational Efficiency: Automation of freight audit, payment, and other logistics processes reduces manual work, minimizing errors and freeing up resources for strategic tasks.

• Data-Driven Decision-Making: Analytics and reporting provide actionable insights, helping businesses optimize their logistics strategies and adapt to changes in demand or transportation availability.

• Scalability for High-Volume Operations: Manhattan TMS is designed to support complex, high-volume logistics operations, making it suitable for large enterprises with demanding transportation needs.

Industries Served

Manhattan TMS is widely used across industries requiring efficient, scalable transportation management, particularly:

• Retail and E-Commerce: Ensures timely deliveries, optimizes last-mile logistics, and manages complex fulfillment requirements for retailers and online stores.

• Manufacturing: Supports inbound and outbound logistics for manufacturers, coordinating material deliveries and finished goods distribution.

• Food and Beverage: Manages multi-modal transportation and compliance for perishable items, ensuring safe and timely delivery.

• Third-Party Logistics (3PL): Enables 3PL providers to streamline transportation management for multiple clients, ensuring visibility and cost efficiency.