The JD Edwards EnterpriseOne Transportation Management System
The transportation industry is the element of the supply chain process that is responsible for moving goods and materials. The movement of raw materials, components, and finished products—from supplier to manufacturer to distribution center to the customer—represents a significant portion of the final cost of the product. The ability to track goods while they are in transit is a part of providing quality service to the customer. The JD Edwards EnterpriseOne Transportation Management system provides features that enable companies to significantly reduce costs.
Transportation management is a vital aspect of any product manufacturing and distribution business. Businesses that have transportation needs must consider:
Selecting appropriate freight services.
Calculating freight charges.
Creating loads to decrease costs and meet shipping commitments.
Planning warehouse operations based on shipping schedules.
Determining the location and status of shipments.
The JD Edwards EnterpriseOne Transportation Management system provides these features:
A single solution for the distribution of products.
Efficient automated dispatch and tracking of shipments.
Heightened customer service through integration with sales order and purchase order entry.
Transportation management enables the dispatcher to create shipments and loads based on available resources at the depot. To manage resources effectively, you must keep accurate and complete records. The JD Edwards EnterpriseOne Transportation Management system maintains a variety of resource information, such as:
Vehicle information, such as licenses, maintenance records, and vehicle type information.
Routes, which are specific transportation paths for shipments.
Rates, which are specific charges for the transportation of the shipments.
Items, such as gasoline, bicycles, milk, and other types of perishable food.
Invoices, which provide detailed shipping information such as a bill of lading.
Loading documents, which provide specific information about preparing a load, and which include documents such as loading notes.