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TMS for Shippers: More Control and Efficiency in Your Transport with Adaption

As a shipper, you face the daily challenge of getting goods to your customers on time, efficiently, and at the right cost. With rising expectations in the supply chain and the increasing complexity of transport flows, manual transport management is simply no longer sufficient.

TMS for Shippers

Adaption offers a smart, flexible solution with its Transport Management System (TMS), giving you full control over your transport processes. Specifically designed to support shippers in optimizing planning, execution, and cost control.

What is a shipper?

A shipper is the party responsible for sending goods. In the logistics chain, this is typically the manufacturer or supplier who arranges transport—for example, from a factory to a distribution center or from a warehouse to a customer. The shipper makes agreements with carriers or logistics service providers regarding transport method, planning, and related conditions.

Shippers play a central role in the supply chain and are often responsible for initiating shipments, providing shipping documentation, and complying with transport regulations.

Want to learn more about terms like “shipper” and other logistics concepts? Check out Adaption’s Logistics ABC for clear explanations.

What does Adaption’s TMS offer shippers?

1. Full control over your transport

With Adaption’s TMS, you manage all your transport activities from a single centralized platform. You select your carriers, request quotes, compare rates, and book transport orders with just a few clicks. This gives you the freedom to choose the best transport option for each shipment, based on price, speed, and reliability.

2. Real-time insight and proactive management

Our TMS provides extensive tracking and monitoring features. You track shipments in real time and are instantly notified of deviations or delays. This enables timely intervention, proactive customer communication, and higher service levels.

3. Better control over transport costs

Automated cost calculations and freight invoicing prevent surprises. The TMS automatically compares planned vs. actual costs, giving you fast insight into discrepancies and better control over your margins.

4. Flexible integrations

Adaption’s TMS integrates easily with your existing ERP systems, order management tools, and accounting software. It also connects seamlessly with other logistics solutions such as WMS (Warehouse Management System) and FMS (Forwarding Management System). This creates one powerful, integrated environment that unifies your entire supply chain.

Examples of transport registration in the Logistics Cloud Suite

1. The efficient plan board

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The plan board in Adaption’s TMS gives transport planners real-time overview and control over their deliveries. With an intuitive drag-and-drop interface, you can plan quickly and efficiently, with direct insight into routes, vehicles, and cargo. Ideal for optimal resource use and cost control.

2. Clear project dossiers

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Project dossiers in Adaption consolidate all documents, communication, and planning related to a project in one central location. This ensures clear oversight, more efficient collaboration, and prevents errors caused by scattered information. Everything you need, right at your fingertips.

3. A detailed transport order

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A transport order in Adaption contains all the information needed to move a shipment from A to B. This includes loading and unloading locations, time windows, cargo details, and documents. Everything is centrally managed to ensure a smooth and error-free transport process.

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Why do shippers choose Adaption?

With Adaption, you not only digitalize your transport processes, but also increase the efficiency of your entire logistics chain.

Specifically developed for logistics:

Built by and for logistics professionals.

Scalable and flexible:

Whether you handle 10 or 10,000 shipments a month, the TMS scales with your organization.

Personal support:

Our experts understand your processes and help optimize your transport strategy.

Cloud-based solution:

Access your transport data anytime, anywhere—no heavy IT investment needed.

Case Study: How Mark Optimized His Transport Processes

Mark runs a manufacturing company and is responsible for shipping his products domestically and internationally. Previously, he handled transport manually, requesting quotes, comparing prices, and tracking shipments consumed a lot of time and effort. Lack of oversight often led to higher costs and delivery delays.

To professionalize his logistics, Mark chose a Transport Management System (TMS). He quickly saw the benefits:

One central platform: He manages all his transport orders and carriers easily in one system.
Smart carrier selection: Automatic comparison of rates and performance helps him make the best choice every time.
Real-time visibility: He tracks shipments live and can act immediately on delays.
Integration with warehouse management: Thanks to the WMS link, order picking and shipping are seamless and efficient.

With the TMS, Mark now has full control over transport, reduced costs, and can serve his customers more quickly and reliably.

Ready to improve your transport processes as a shipper?

WMS and FMS: Complete logistics management with Adaption

In addition to the TMS, Adaption offers a Warehouse Management System (WMS) for optimal warehouse management and a Forwarding Management System (FMS) for freight forwarders. Combining these systems creates a fully integrated supply chain solution where information flows seamlessly and processes align perfectly.

Efficient and transparent transport management is no longer a luxury, it’s a necessity for any shipper aiming to grow and compete. With Adaption’s powerful Transport Management System, you optimize your daily operations, increase customer satisfaction, and lower operational costs.

Want to learn more about how these methods can improve your logistics?

Want to reduce errors, shorten lead times, and optimize your logistics processes? Discover the power of Adaption TMS and experience the benefits of advanced transport optimalisation for yourself.

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