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One of the recent trends in the transportation management system (TMS) and yard management system (YMS) markets is not necessarily the unique features of each market, but the emphasis on noticeable benefits that occur when blending TMS and YMS into a comprehensive supply chain solution. Rather than classify the two as disparate systems, suppliers are now focusing on integration of the two.
TMS Integration benefits
Instead of basing transportation plans on antiquated factors such as freight cost, suppliers are now making TMS solutions more aware of realistic constraints in warehouses and yards. Likewise, YMS has been helping shippers respond to pressure from carriers and has helped raise awareness on issues of visibility and shipments in transit.
It’s no secret that warehousing, yard, and transportation processes are interconnected; however, in order to reap the benefits of each, businesses should begin seamlessly blending the TMS and YMS.
Orchestration
Integrated systems allow for the orchestration of multiple programs on one system. Instead of switching between programs to keep on top of TMS or YMS, integration creates one central location for all supply chain features. Businesses can plan their orders, customers' orders and shipping from one program.
Additionally, the interfaces for integrated TMS/YMS systems are becoming increasingly user-friendly and easier to troubleshoot. This integration helps suppliers speed up their customer response time, leading to a customer who is more likely to provide repeat business.
Supply Chain Execution
Because TMS and YMS integration allows for a more comprehensive view of operations, businesses can see where their inventory levels are at and are able to better manage their supply chain. This allows suppliers to take advantage of their warehouse space and makes it much easier to coordinate necessary transportation and external shipping, if needed.
Visibility
By integrating TMS and YMS systems, businesses are able to increase visibility across the board. Instead of having to check multiple systems to determine the location of a particular order, they can find all their information in one convenient location. This visibility makes it much easier for suppliers to keep their clients up to date on operational issues, thus allowing more efficient customer service.
The Bottom Line
Blending TMS and YMS systems leads to a more comprehensive view of logistics, increased cooperative orchestration and ultimately, a more efficient supply chain. Because of the effectiveness of this system, all of us at SphereWMS believe that integration is the future of the warehouse inventory management industry.
For more information on how blending your TMS and YMS with SphereWMS can benefit your business, contact us today. We're here to help your business realize superior efficiency.
