Every company tracks shipments differently. For shippers who don’t rely solely on standard tracking numbers, ViewPoint TMS allows custom tracking using internal references like PO or order numbers. Our integrated search functionality ensures that teams across departments—whether in CS, finance, or the warehouse—can quickly locate shipments by their preferred references. This customization simplifies tracking, letting each team find the information they need without delay.
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TMS Shipping Tracking: Real-Time, Multi-Modal Solutions
Joe McDevitt • Oct 31, 2024
TMS SHIPPING TRACKING
In logistics, timing is everything, and knowing exactly where your freight is at any moment is essential. As shippers, you need complete visibility to keep operations running smoothly, address customer questions, and respond to potential delays. ViewPoint TMS delivers this real-time visibility, offering advanced tracking across a wide range of shipment types, from small parcels to full truckloads. By integrating with a network of trusted carriers, ViewPoint TMS ensures your freight is trackable across each step of the journey, no matter the mode of transportation. And if you work with specialized carriers, we can integrate them into our platform for comprehensive coverage, keeping your freight visible at all times.
Helping Shippers Improve Communication and Efficiency
When I first started out in sales over seven years ago, I flew out to California to meet one of my new clients and help their customer service team with tracking. Their main challenge wasn’t only about knowing where their shipments were; it was also about communicating this information clearly within their organization, particularly between the CS team and the warehouse. They weren’t just tracking by the standard pro numbers but often relied on internal references like PO and order numbers. I showed them how ViewPoint TMS could track shipments using their preferred internal references, making it easy for CS and warehouse teams to stay aligned and up to date. That experience helped me see firsthand how flexible and valuable a tailored TMS tracking system could be for shippers.
Multi-Modal Tracking for Every Type of Shipment
ViewPoint TMS supports all types of shipments, delivering tailored tracking for each mode of transport. Here’s a closer look at how we help shippers track freight across multiple categories:
- Parcel: Perfect for high-volume, low-weight shipments, parcel tracking within ViewPoint TMS offers close, reliable monitoring, essential for businesses handling frequent small shipments.
- Less-Than-Truckload (LTL): With LTL tracking, smaller shipments are consolidated with other freight, maximizing space and minimizing cost. Our system makes it easy to track these shipments, even in multi-stop deliveries.
- Volume and Partial Truckload: For shipments larger than LTL but smaller than a full load, our tracking accommodates volume shipments and partial TLs, providing shippers with efficient visibility over their medium-sized shipments.
- Full Truckload (FTL): When you need a full truck for a single destination, FTL tracking keeps your high-value or bulk shipments fully visible, offering complete control from pickup to delivery.
This multi-modal functionality in ViewPoint TMS ensures that every part of your shipment portfolio is covered, offering clarity and control no matter the size or type of freight.
ERP Integration for Unified Shipment Tracking Data Visibility
Many shippers rely on ERP systems to manage data across departments. ViewPoint TMS integrates tracking information directly into your ERP, so teams across customer service, finance, and operations can easily access and share real-time shipment data.
This integration allows you to track by PO numbers, order numbers, or any other internal reference your organization uses. By centralizing this information, ViewPoint TMS enhances communication, enabling each department to pull up shipment details without logging into multiple systems. This approach streamlines workflows and makes internal coordination easy.
BOL and POD Document Archiving
In the shipping industry, some freight requires meticulous tracking and documentation. For regulated shipments, it’s critical to keep an organized, accessible record of essential documents, such as Bills of Lading (BOL) and Proof of Delivery (POD). With ViewPoint TMS, these records are archived securely for seven years, ensuring easy access for compliance and strategic review. This document history also provides insights that shippers can use for future logistics planning, supporting decisions around route optimization, carrier performance, and supply chain management.
Why Shippers Choose TLI’s ViewPoint TMS
Founded in 1994, TransLogistics Inc. (TLI) has a long-standing reputation for delivering industry-leading TMS technology. ViewPoint TMS is a trusted tool among shippers for its ease of use, powerful tracking capabilities, and extensive features beyond basic tracking. TLI invested millions of dollars creating this advanced transportation technology. Alongside freight visibility, ViewPoint TMS supports freight quotes, claims management, and additional logistics functions that simplify shipping management and support shippers as they grow.
With ViewPoint TMS, shippers gain a comprehensive TMS shipping tracking solution that’s flexible, reliable, and built for multi-modal freight. Designed to simplify tracking across all departments, it’s a valuable asset for managing logistics, enhancing communication, and optimizing supply chains.
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