Struggling with blind spots in your logistics network? Leverage powerful TMS freight visibility strategies to track shipments and carriers in real time, streamline operations, and boost performance globally.

TMS Freight Visibility – Why It Matters

In today’s fast-moving logistics landscape, especially across the US, Canada, Europe, Asia, and Australia, operational blind spots can cost dearly. It’s not just about tracking goods, it’s about orchestrating carriers, preventing delays, and proactively managing exceptions.

Building Real-Time Shipment Visibility

• Integrate Telematics & ELD Data
  Sync driver ELDs and telematics into your TMS to view live GPS data, idle time, and ETA updates.
• Receive Live Carrier Updates
  Allow carriers to upload real-time status, from pickup to proof of delivery, via a digital portal.

Impact:
Moreover, this instant insight enables dispatch teams to reroute shipments, avoid delays, and keep customers informed.

Enhancing Carrier Network Transparency

• Carrier Scorecards & Performance Metrics
  Evaluate carriers weekly using KPIs like on-time rate, claims frequency, and dwell time.
• Automated Alerts for Exceptions
  Set thresholds to trigger notifications for delays, compliance issues, or late pickups.

Impact:
Consequently, logistics managers can quickly address underperforming lanes and maintain contract accountability.

Consolidating Multi-Carrier Shipments

• Unified Dashboard Across Modes
  Combine ocean, air, rail, and trucking data in a single interface with consolidated statuses.
• Dynamic Route Status
  View active route progress, stop-by-stop updates, and revised ETA based on live data.

Impact:
This centralized visibility reduces manual tracking, shrinks cycle time, and improves resource allocation.

Aligning Data & Analytics in the TMS

• KPI Dashboards for Weekly Reporting
  Automate weekly performance reports on ETAs, carrier performance, dwell time, and claims.
• Carrier & Lane-Level Insights
  Compare lanes and providers in real time for profitability, reliability, and cost transparency.

Impact:
Ultimately, this data visibility guides strategic planning and eliminates guesswork.

How FTM Supports Visibility Across Shipments & Carriers

FTM’s TMS Freight Platform provides built-in freight visibility as core functionality:

• Carrier Portal Integration for direct updates
• Dispatch Console to visualize load status and reroute if needed
• Real-Time Tracking paired with dashboards and alerts
• Transit Analytics including ETA variance and carrier performance

Final Words

Ultimately, boosting TMS freight visibility isn’t just a tech upgrade, it’s a competitive advantage. Leverage FTM’s TMS to centralize visibility, automate workflows, and turn data into actionable insights.

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