# Transportation Management System

*Last updated: 2026-06-22*

> Freight forwarders, logistics service providers, and large shippers deploy a Transportation Management System (TMS) to centralise and coordinate their transport operations from a single platform.

Freight forwarders, logistics service providers, and large shippers deploy a Transportation Management System (TMS) to centralise and coordinate their transport operations from a single platform. The software handles route optimisation, carrier selection, real-time shipment tracking, and automated freight billing and invoice audit. A TMS also generates key performance indicators—on-time delivery rates, cost per shipment, carrier scorecards—that underpin carrier negotiations and continuous improvement programmes. Modern TMS platforms typically integrate with ERP systems and external visibility tools to eliminate manual handoffs between applications. Unlike a Warehouse Management System (WMS), which governs processes within a facility, a TMS focuses on the movement of goods between locations.

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## Quick Facts

| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Term | Transportation Management System |
| Language | EN |
| Word count | 103 |
| Last updated | 2026-06-22 |
| Source | https://www.investopedia.com/terms/t/transport-management-system.asp |

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