TMS (Transportation Management System)
A Transportation Management System (TMS) is a logistics software platform that helps businesses plan, execute, and optimize the movement of goods across their supply chain. TMS solutions manage freight operations from origin to destination, covering all transportation modes including truck, rail, air, and ocean.
| System | Primary Focus | Key Operations | |--------|--------------|----------------| | TMS | In-transit freight | Planning, routing, carrier management | | WMS | Inside warehouse | Inventory, picking, packing | | YMS | Yard/shipping facility | Trailer tracking, dock door scheduling |