In today’s fast-paced world, consumers expect to have a seamless experience when they make a purchase online or place an in-store order that requires shipping. There is more pressure than ever on companies to provide the customer with a top-notch experience—from order accuracy to timely shipping.
According to an Acumen Research and Consulting article, “a transportation management system (TMS) records and monitors every detail about a specific order and its successful delivery patterns. TMS platform advancements have robust reporting capabilities that include analytical reports and provide important insights to the organization.”
E-commerce organizations, manufacturers, distribution companies, shippers and more can manage multiple areas of transportation management and streamline their respective supply chains with a TMS.
From warehouse management (i.e.—using a WMS to manage inventory and warehouse operations) to the many factors required to optimize the lifecycle of the load, a TMS offers many valuable benefits, which include:
Jarrett offers jShip, an award-winning proprietary TMS that supports freight shipping activity and helps gain more control over the supply chain. jShip helps customers improve their organization by managing multiple shipments, carriers, customers and other variables in a centralized, efficient way, as well as selecting the right carrier and improving overall communication during freight transport and delivery. jShip also offers optimization opportunities to customers, such as: mode optimization, load optimization, carrier optimization and more.
jShip also complements the JLS Routing Center by giving customers access to secure, efficient, personalized order entry and real-time data. It can also be integrated through an Application Programming Interface (API) to integrate into your operating system. Ultimately, partnering with a 3PL like Jarrett allows you to remove the guesswork so you can focus on ensuring your customers remain satisfied. To learn more about Jarrett’s jShip TMS system, visit https://www.gojarrett.com/logistics/solutions.