inconsoTMS has a broad scope of functionality available:
- Order Entry and Management
- Delivery Time Management
- Resource Management
- Dispatching and Planning
- Route Planning & Route Optimization
- Load Space Optimization (three levels - carton, pallet, load spaces)
- Tracking & Tracing
- Dashboard
- Freight Cost Calcualtion
- Controlling
- Document Management
Optimization Engines
//// Transport Planning in complex Logistics Networks
inconsoTMS combines the processes of logistics network planning, master route planning and dynamic route optimization. It can be used in single leg as well as larger, multi-leg transport networks. Based on the complexity, dynamic optimization processes normally lead only to a limited goal. Large networks are normally only planned in segments and regions.
inconsoTMS gives you the capabilities to plan on large networks.
Based on current or historical data, forecasts or call-offs - if necessary, also in rolling horizon - the tactical network planning delivers the optimal master routes. Using an algorithm in the operative planning, the actual orders are planned into these master routes. In the fine planning and dispatching, any deviations can be re-planned and adjusted. Operative planning consists of both manual planning possibilities and dynamic route optimization.
Via a dashboard with table and graphic elements, transparency about the actual statuses and transport plans in the network is available. The user is able to act quicker and better to the situation that is happening. Acting instead of only reacting.
//// Comprehensive Planning of Warehouse and Transport Processes
Using master route templates, backwards scheduling in the entire network is possible. Information and key performance indicators (KPI) are available early on for the planning of adjacent processes such as procurement of transport capacities or planning of order picking in the warehouses.
//// Use of Processes – individual or combined
The processes for manual planning, master route planning, dynamic route optimization and load space optimization can be combined or used in individual processes. Based on rules, each order or delivery has its planning relevance set. With this approach, inconsoTMS can be used in parallel for different shipping modes.
