Best Supply Chain Technology Integrations for Your TMS

We live in a fast-paced and interconnected world, and for trucking and freight companies, a Transportation Management System (TMS) can significantly improve the efficiency of your operations. But to truly optimize your operations and gain a competitive edge in a competitive market, you can integrate key supply chain technologies into your TMS. By connecting your TMS with complementary supply chain systems, you can streamline workflows, improve visibility, and enhance collaboration across your entire supply chain, in your warehouses and beyond, creating a synchronized operation that drives productivity and profitability.

Here is a better look at a few of the best supply chain technology integrations for your TMS that will help you drive towards success in the trucking industry.

4 Popular Supply Chain Integrations for Your TMS

Integrating your TMS with other key supply chain technologies is like building a well-oiled machine, where each component works together to achieve peak performance — and select TMS platforms, like TransPlus, incorporate this technology into the standard platform. By connecting your TMS with complementary systems like Freight Tracking Software, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software, and Order Management Systems (OMS), you can break down data silos, streamline workflows, and improve visibility across your entire operation — not just trucking and freight. This creates a synchronized and efficient supply chain that drives productivity, reduces costs, and enhances customer satisfaction.

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1. Customer Relationship Management Systems (CRM)

A Customer Relationship Management system helps manage customer interactions, track sales leads, and provide personalized customer service. Integrating your TMS with a CRM — or choosing a TMS that has CRM capabilities built-in like TransPlus — can provide important information about customer orders, customer preferences, and customer feedback with real-time shipment tracking information and proactive communication about potential delays or disruptions.

2. Order Management Systems

An Order Management System (OMS) streamlines the entire order fulfillment process, from order placement, to shipping, and to delivery. The combination of an order management system and transportation management system provides end-to-end visibility into the order lifecycle, allowing for better coordination, improved delivery accuracy, and increased customer satisfaction. This is another software that can be integrated with an existing TMS platform or be a part of a comprehensive Transportation Management System like TransPlus.

3. Asset Management Systems (AMS)

Integrating your TMS with specialized Asset Management Systems can enhance your supply chain and freight operations. You can streamline driver onboarding with TruckRight, manage carrier compliance with RMIS, and keep your fleet in tip-top shape with DataDis for vehicle maintenance — all within the scope of your TMS. This compatibility fosters a more efficient, connected, and data-driven approach to managing your most valuable assets — your drivers, carriers, and vehicles. By centralizing information and automating tasks, you can reduce costs, improve productivity, and make informed decisions that drive success in a competitive industry.

4. Freight Tracking Software

Freight Tracking Software — or Carrier Tracking Software — provides real-time insights into the location and status of goods at various checkpoints in the supply chain between pickup and delivery. Integrating this technology with your TMS and other facets of your operations, enhances transparency, improves tracking accuracy, and allows companies to proactively manage potential disruptions.

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READ MORE: Top 5 Integrations for Your Transportation Management System

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By integrating the best supply chain technology integrations with your TMS, you can create a truly connected and optimized operation that provides you with increased visibility at every level. This can improve efficiency, reduce costs, enhance visibility, and improve collaboration across your entire supply chain.

Contact TransPlus today to learn more about our TMS capabilities and how we can help you leverage the power of integrations to drive success!

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