The inet Transportation Management System (TMS)

FULL COMMITMENT TO TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT.

Diethard Kaufmannhead of software engineering

Reliable transportation management, day after day

The demands on global and domestic transportation

networks are continually growing. More and more parties

are involved and transportation volumes are constantly

increasing. Business partners are located around the world

and every market has different characteristics and require­

ments. Safety stock is being reduced, while simultaneous­

ly, quicker reactions to market fluctuations are called for.

But also ecological factors, the price increase of raw

materials and more stringent safety regulations influence

the complexity of a transportation network. Without a

reliable transportation management system, a company

cannot meet these demands.

As an internationally operating software company, we

develop an integrated, scalable and flexible Transporta tion

Management System (TMS) with expertise, innovative

ideas and the courage to blaze new trails. This gives our

customers a clear lead – beyond standard.

Our Transportation Management solution offers you an

efficient system that allows you to reliably, quickly and

economically realize your goals in transportation manage­

ment, thus ensuring your competitive advantage.

KEEP ALL YOUR SHIPMENTS UNDER CONTROL.

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ANINTEGRATEDREAL-TIMEDATABASE

ANALYZE

PLAN

EXECUTE

CONTROL

MANAGE COMPLEX TRANSPORTATION NETWORKS EASILY AND COST-EFFICIENTLY.From strategic network planning to daily KPI reporting

Transportation Management Systems are evolving

into collaborative, cross­company integration plat­

forms.

Our Transportation Management solution supports

strategic, operational and administrative tasks reli­

ably and effectively in complex domestic as well as

global transportation networks. For any mode of

transportation modular functions from transportation

planning to the generation of KPI reports are included

in one solution.

Visibility brings greater reliability and lowers costs

The Transportation Management solution facilitates

easy real­time access to a consolidated database

and reliable communication with a multitude of part­

ners in the supply chain. At the same time, optimized

asset utilization is ensured, regardless of whether

you are operating your own transportation networks

or have outsourced part or all of the transportation

management to third parties.

Even in the case of significant modifications, e.g. the

integration of a new company or business units into

the supply chain, our software is always the reliable

and stable platform for the management of your

shipments.

In addition, technologies such as Radio Frequency

Identification (RFID), Global Positioning Systems

(GPS) and mobile telephony establish comprehen­

sive visibility.

inet Transportation Management offers:

Cost optimization by

increasing the asset utilization ratio

preventing unnecessary shipments

consolidating and deconsolidating shipments

reducing inventories

automating administrative processes

Increased reliability through

systematic entering and processing of

transpor tation orders

frictionless interaction and communication

one consistent and complete database

KPI reports

Increased security and transparency through

early detection of deviations (dates,quantities)

compliance with logistics service provider

agreements and transportation instructions

access to all relevant information and documents

for all parties involved

Closing the loop – competence in each phase

THE INET TMS AT A GLANCE

The highlighted modules are part of the Transportation Management solution. Additional information on all other solutions and services can be found in the respective brochures and on the Internet at www.inet-logistics.com.

Transportation Order Management

Container Demands Planning

Strategic Transportation Planning

Transportation Sourcing

Freight Cost Calculator

Network Design

Dynamic Transportation Planning

Transportation Dispatching

Global Trade Compliance

Container Fee Settlement

Freight Cost Calculation

Container Maintenance and Claims

Transportation Analytics

Freight CostSimulation

Freight Billing / Self­Billing

Freight Invoice / CreditNote Verification

Mediation

Freight Cost Claiming

Freight Rate Management

Dock Management

Cross Docking

Continuous Replenishment

Freight Cost Allocation

Visibility

Freight Rating Container Inventory

Management

Container Scheduling

Multi Parcel Shipping

Multi Carrier Communication

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APPROPRIATE EQUIPMENT FOR ANY TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT CHALLENGE.

The inet Transportation Management solution in detail

The modules of the Transportation Management

solution can be used individually and in combination.

The service­oriented architecture as well as certified

interfaces ensure that all processes can be combined

quickly, easily and efficiently with one another.

Furthermore, they can be implemented in existing

transportation management networks and linked

with the existing system.

Network Design

Design customer-driven transportation networks

The structural planning of complete logistics networks

and their infrastructure is the main task in the design

of supply chains. The Network Design module sup­

ports you during the entire strategic planning stage.

For structural planning and decisions, all transporta­

tion routes, production sites, inventories and customer

demands are modelled in a constraint­based solver. In

this way, strategic decisions regarding the configuration

of the supply chain are made on a well­founded basis.

Strategic Transportation Planning

Determine midterm transportation volumes,

optimize shipments and define the appropriate

mode of transportation

In the Strategic Transportation Planning module,

historical and forecast transportation data is taken for

the forecasting of transportation structures. The simu­

lation with the constraint­based solver and scenario

modelling provides a picture of the prospective trans­

portation activity. Strategic Transporta tion Planning

enables optimized sharing of costs and transportation

capacities within the network by identifying demands

and capacities within and across companies. Ship­

ments therefore can be bundled, costs reduced and

the asset utilization ratio increased.

Transportation Sourcing

Reduce freight and administrative costs, cover mid and

long-term transportation needs

Negotiations with logistics service providers need a

lot of time and money. Our Transportation Sourcing

module enables you to prepare and execute tenders for

the sourcing of mid to long­term transportation needs

quickly and easily. The process starts with analyzing

transportation spending, forecasting structural changes

and ends with the identification of the appropriate lo­

gistics service provider. The workflow definition for RFI,

RFP and RFQ minimizes your administration costs and

supports multi­round negotiations. Various scenario

analyses help you to select the best bid.

Transportation Order Management

Manage different transportation orders centrally

In order to optimize the execution of your shipments,

transportation needs must be recognized at the earli­

est time possible. While the central bundling of differ­

ent spread transportation needs and the right service

selection are of high priority for outbound shipments,

early notification for pickup to the logistics service

providers is decisive for inbound shipments. In the

Transportation Order Management module all infor­

mation on the shipments is systematically recorded

whether it is a delivery, pickup, return or parcel. This

information is structured using defined master data

and rules and can be attained via EDI, web EDI or

simple upload functions. Complete and valid trans­

portation data in conjunction with packaging instruc­

tions, container and goods­specific information, as

well as customs and dangerous goods information

improve your process quality when placing an order

and prevent delivery and pickup errors.

Dynamic Transportation Planning

Plan shipments effectively, optimize fleet assets

The selection of the optimal transportation service

and the bundling of individual shipments are the

tasks of the Dynamic Transportation Planning

module. Your transportation needs are planned

either rule­based or dynamically using constraint­

based optimization algorithms. This is carried

out taking into consideration criteria such as

transporta tion costs, routes and capacities as well

as delivery and pickup restrictions. If you operate

a fleet of your own, you can store the vehicle data

and assign vehicles to tours depending on avail a­

bility. Within the predefined time slots, a precise

route progress as well as the optimal sequence

of loading and unloading stops is calculated. The

route plan contains all route information with the

exact destinations and arrival times as well as the

graphical visualization of maps.

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Transportation Dispatching

Organize multi-leg and multi-mode shipments

worldwide in real-time

The Transportation Dispatching module facilitates the

scheduling of logistics service providers for multi­leg

and multi­mode shipments. The automated route­

planning maps all valid tours depending on freight

costs, availability of assets and timetables. Booking

requests for multi­mode shipments are transmitted

frictionless via EDI to logistics service providers,

ocean carriers and airlines. Order confirmations and

subsequent bookings are also received electronically

by the system, thus guaranteeing the best process

and data quality. The logistics service providers profit

from information on the planned shipments avail­

able online already during the dispatching process.

Therefore, they can reserve transportation capacity

in advance. For unexpected shipments not covered

by the existing contracts, logistics services providers

can be registered for spot­sourcing.

Global Trade Compliance

Manage customs procedures efficiently,

ensure compliance

Our Global Trade Compliance module enables you to

meet customs data and compliance needs in various

countries and regions efficiently. Functionalities for

import, export, transit or intrastat filings, for pro­

cessing shipments with national, regional or local

authorities are provided. Furthermore, the manage­

ment of duty deferral and duty reduction programs is

facili tated. Moreover, product classification, supplier

declaration, certificates of origin management and

supply chain security (AEO, C­TPAT etc.) are integrated

for the optimization of your customs procedures.

Standardized interfaces between ERP, government and

other systems simplify the dissemination of customs

information. The integration of logistics and customs

service partners brings transparency to your supply

chain, whilst remaining flexible for changing business

and regulatory needs. A continuous automated denied

parties screening of all addresses recorded in the sys­

tem ensures that anti­terror guidelines are complied

with. Since sanctions are person and company­based,

these rules not only affect global economic relation­

ships, but also all domestic transactions of a European

company.

Dock Management

Speed up handling at the ramp and optimize loading

and unloading procedures

Limited resources in space and staff demand optimal

organization of the handling of your incoming and

outgoing goods. To avoid waiting times and reduce

un/loading times, the Dock Management module

allows your logistics service provider to agree upon

time slots and gates for pickup and delivery with

your staff and even third parties. This is carried out

online in real­time and before the actual arrival of the

logistics service provider. This way, problems can be

solved before they occur. Hence, the procedures at

the ramp are better organized and structured, thus

reducing the administrative effort and minimizing

errors. This efficient dock management frees up re­

sources on every level, which in turn reduces freight

and handling costs.

Continuous Replenishment

Ensure continuous flow of goods, integrate

transportation with order management

Within our Continuous Replenishment module the

calucation of the ranges of coverage is based on an

integrated inventory management in conjunction

with transportation lead times as to determine your

demand. If critical values are computed, automated

replenishment orders are triggered and send to your

suppliers. Your logistics service provider instanta­

neously receives a transportation notification, includ­

ing the calculated pickup dates. Relevant prepara­

tions can thus be carried out early and possible

changes can be taken into account quickly. Status

information from order processing, production,

goods receipt, warehousing, goods issue and trans­

portation offers you complete real­time visibility

throughout the entire replenishment process.

Cross Docking

Always keep an eye on the goods, consolidate and

deconsolidate shipments

The Cross Docking module allows you to split trans­

portation orders or units manually or electronically

and to re­bundle and schedule them for the next

transportation leg. Individual packages can be traced,

even during multi­leg tours. Damaged, surplus or

missing packages are automatically recorded in

discrepancy and correction lists. Any required follow­

up shipment can also be initiated manually or auto­

matically. Barcode scanners accelerate your unload­

ing, handling, picking and loading procedures.

Multi Parcel Shipping

Send many parcels with less effort

Our Multi Parcel Shipping module facilitates an

integrated automated carrier and service selection

for parcel shipments. Its functionality is compli­

ant to carriers’ requirements concerning address

validation, label and manifest printing, as well as

electronical data transmission. Automatic updates of

the routing data and tracking and tracing on ship­

ment as well as item level round out the Multi Parcel

Shipping module. Moreover, access to the track &

trace services of the respective carrier is provided,

too. The module grants door­to­door visibility and

simplifies parcel shipping by substituting many dif­

ferent carrier systems.

Multi Carrier Communication

Minimize errors, automate frictionless interaction

and communication

The Multi Carrier Communication module enables

frictionless communication adjusted to the require­

ments of your logistics service providers. Shipping

documents such as loading lists, airway bills, bills

of lading, delivery notes, (certified) transportation

labels etc. are automatically generated and printed in

the process. External documents can be attached to

the respective transportation order using an upload

function. The documents are distributed electronical­

ly and are available to all your supply chain partners.

Electronic communication occurs via EDI, web EDI

or XML.

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Transportation Analytics

Improve logistics service provider performance and

reliability, measure and analyze processes

The Transportation Analytics module enables the

measurement of the strategic and operational per­

formance of your transportation management. Daily

reports based on your predefined parameters make a

comparison of the actual transportation processes to

the target business objectives possible. Configurable

dashboards with easy to understand KPIs enable

central controlling and easy access to all relevant in­

formation. With the help of these KPIs you can moni­

tor and analyze delivery and lead times, the reliability

and quality of logistics service providers, as well as

transportation costs and volumes.

AT A GLANCE

inet Transportation Management

all modes of transportation and processes in

a single system

one certified gateway to logistics service provi ­

ders and shipping platforms

customized and certified documents for

customers and logistics service providers

easy access to all information (web­based,

integrated and in real­time)

consistent and valid data for negotiations,

reports and analyses

compliance with directives and law

global shipment tracking and tracing

continuity and scalability from planning to

KPI reporting

Freight Rating

Calculate acutal freight costs in real-time for

different processes

The Freight Rating module provides you with the

estimated financial expenses for a shipment. This

pre­calculation can be used to request freight costs in

the sourcing or sales process and to negotiate prices.

These figures are helpful for your dispatchers in

their operational transportation planning, e.g. in the

selection of the appropriate logistics service provider.

Another decisive advantage here is that the entire

TMS accesses the same defined freight rates.

Visibility

Monitor shipments and assets in real-time

Our Visibility module enables you to monitor ship­

ments closely and to assess delivery times and qual­

ity. Status information is processed using integration

technologies and made available to your partners.

Hence, consistent documentation of the processes is

available to and traceable for any supply chain part­

ner at any time. Event and exception management

rules are defined for the monitoring of the processes

and tasks. Critical shipments and deviations are

therefore detected early, notified and displayed in the

form of dashboards. The use of RFID, GPS and mobile

telephony allows continuous real­time tracking of

your goods and assets during the entire transporta­

tion process.

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