In this challenging & technology driven market its really difficult to depend on one software for all needs. This challenge demands to use multiple technology platforms, and being able to integrate them together for a smooth and effective operations. STS can be your partner to tackle this challenge and provide expert guidance that can help integrate your TMS with other platforms. Generally, when technologies communicate with one another, the resulting data can be used as value-added and actionable intelligence. It’s kin to sifting through raw digital content and extracting helpful insights. You learn more, you can see more, meaning you can plan accordingly — which is exactly where predictive analytics comes from.

The same is true for integrating TMS systems; effective data sharing between the multiple platforms allows for clear and defined information about manufacturing, warehouse processes, and, of course, transportation or distribution.

TMS integration means faster and tighter delivery windows as well as reduced transportation costs. Not to mention, you can react faster and more accurately to certain events when you have your entire supply system aligned. It’s this additional measure of oversight that affords nuanced information, allowing for more informed and successful decisions.

For example, with the systems separate, you might be able to discern that a certain number of orders are going out on a particular transport or truck. You can pick what goes out and what stays behind. But you don’t know how they will be staged, how much space is available, or whether or not the truck is ready.

When the systems are combined, however, you can see precisely how each truck is packed and set up. This knowledge allows you to more accurately stage outbound goods and plan accordingly within your warehouse, saving space by proxy. You can even make more dynamic adjustments to increase the number of goods moved by your fleet because you can see just how much room is left for each trailer or truck. This could mean last-minute send-offs for certain products and goods, satisfying your customers who are looking to receive their orders as quickly as possible. You can better plan the movement of goods across your supply chain, not just within the confines of your warehouse.