# Shipping control system

*Last updated: 2026-06-22*

> A shipping control system (SCS) is software purpose-built to automate and optimize shipping and distribution operations.

A shipping control system (SCS) is software purpose-built to automate and optimize shipping and distribution operations. Core features include order management, rules-based carrier selection, route optimization, real-time shipment tracking, and automated freight cost calculation. Logistics teams in manufacturing, retail, and freight forwarding use an SCS to reduce manual workload, cut error rates, and maintain visibility across the entire shipping network. Most systems integrate with warehouse management systems (WMS), ERP platforms, and carrier APIs. An SCS differs from a pure track-and-trace tool in that it actively governs the shipping process – determining who ships what, when, and how – rather than simply recording movement data.

**Source:** [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transportation_management_system](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transportation_management_system)

## Quick Facts

| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Term | Shipping control system |
| Language | EN |
| Word count | 104 |
| Last updated | 2026-06-22 |
| Source | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transportation_management_system |

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