Forwarding Management Software

Organize shipments more quickly and efficiently in the Cloud through FMS

Forwarding Management Software for best shipping

As a freight forwarder or expeditor, you want to be able to offer your clients the best possible service. In your role as a chain director, you offer your clients added value by utilizing your logistics expertise to have shipments transported on time and within budget. Organizing the chain activities of your clients as efficiently as possible ensures they gain a greater competitive advantage. No shipment is the same and each shipment requires careful planning, composition and execution. Using a reliable and clever FMS, you are not only able to act more quickly in the logistics chain, but you also realize a higher profit margin.

Advantages of Forwarding Management

One file
One file for the entire chain
Total Solution
The total solution for the logistics service provider that wants more control over its (outsourced) logistics activities
Managing partial shipments
Manage the import to your warehouse and the export of partial shipments from your warehouse to all locations
Simple outsourcing
Outsource assignments to internal or external partners

Simple calculation of costs
Automatically calculate and invoice costs and revenues of all activities
Integration options
Various possible interfaces and EDI links
Intercompany options
Extensive intercompany options, for optimal integration of all private companies within the group
Direct link Customs
Direct customs declarations of products with NCTS, EMCS, DSU or AGS status

Forwarder Management software for overall view

Freight forwarders and expeditors want to have a quick and comprehensive insight into all shipments and the connected logistics flows. Adaption’s FMS is file driven, which means that all (logistics) activities concerning a shipment can be controlled from one single file. The user can always access all required information in one central location and it provides a clear overview. All activities of a freight forwarder or expeditor are located in the Forwarding Management Software, from client request to invoicing. The FMS allows you to control the entire logistics process.

Comprehensive & Quick
Work more efficiently and quickly with clear files, real time information and clear planning. The incident management module allows you to be up to date on any changes and allows you to take action in a timely fashion. The flexible setup of FMS results in low implementation costs and quick linking to the system.

Import & Export
Import and export documents can be easily generated and shared. In the FMS, all documents are automatically linked to the file.

All modalities
The FMS has no limitations when it comes to utilizing modalities. Whether it is transport by road, railway, water or air, all options are recorded in the system and can be easily planned.

FMS in the Cloud

The logistics process should run smoothly and should provide insight into your active files anywhere anytime; that is why Adaption offers FMS in the Cloud. This allows for the Forwarding Management Software to be available anywhere and on any device. The benefit of working with FMS in the cloud is that suppliers and clients can be linked quickly. This enables all chain parties to provide pricing and shipments even more faster. Furthermore, working in the cloud is cheaper than on premise and you are guaranteed periodic releases, always providing you with the latest functionalities.

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Properties of Adaption’s Forwarding Management Software

Quotes

Rates for quotes are extracted from the database with pricing agreements or can be simply requested via the quotation function. The requested rates are easily converted to a quote for your client and sent with one click of a button.

Customs link

The FMS offers a direct link to customs. This enables you to quickly and simply declare goods to customs with an NCTS, EMCS, DSU or AGS status.

Groupage

Simply combine various shipments into one greater shipment. This allows you to not only cut costs, but also increases your profit margin.

Incident management

Are actions not in line with the defined workflow in FMS? An incident is created immediately. Notifications report you of deviations in the logistics process straight away and action can be taken immediately.

Tracking & Tracing

24/7 insight through tracking and tracing functionalities, enabling you and your client to remain up to date on the latest status of the shipment.

Invoicing

All required information for invoicing is registered in the client file, making invoicing easier than ever. All shipment data, such as, handling and document costs, are automatically calculated and added to the invoice.

Document management

Nothing is more important to a freight forwarder or expeditor than structured and correct document management. The FMS generates all required documentation for the shipment and sends it from the system to the right recipient(s).

Intercompany options

Does your organization comprise of various sections, such as, forwarding, transport and warehousing? The intercompany module enables you to process client orders into files and revenues are calculated separately and invoiced from the FMS.

File driven

The FMS uses (client) files. This contains all information concerning specific shipments offered in a comprehensive overview.

Integrations

There are various integration options. Via, for instance, EDI, FTP, CSV and customer/supplier portals. Connections to Portbase, Inttra and PTV are also possible.

“The logistics scenarios aid the user in entering orders more quickly and error-free.”

Eric van der Stel,
General manager NBK Forwarding

More information on the FMS

Do you wish to work more efficiently and thus gain more control over all logistics processes and shipments? The FMS is the solution for you! Please feel free to contact us and we will show you the possibilities.

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