# Transportation Management System

*Last updated: 2026-06-22*

> Reducing freight costs and improving delivery performance are the primary drivers behind adopting a Transportation Management System (TMS).

Reducing freight costs and improving delivery performance are the primary drivers behind adopting a Transportation Management System (TMS). The software covers the full transport cycle: shipment planning, carrier selection and tendering, route optimization, real-time tracking, freight audit, and KPI reporting. Shippers and logistics providers use TMS platforms to consolidate freight data across modes—road, rail, sea, and air—and to automate carrier communication that would otherwise require significant manual effort. Unlike an ERP system, which handles transport only peripherally, a TMS is purpose-built for the operational realities of freight: load planning, subcontractor management, and regulatory documentation. Most modern TMS solutions are cloud-based and connect to WMS, ERP, and telematics systems via API.

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

## Quick Facts

| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Term | Transportation Management System |
| Language | EN |
| Word count | 110 |
| Last updated | 2026-06-22 |
| Source | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transportation_management_system |

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