A Transport Management System (TMS) plans, controls, and optimizes transport processes across the supply chain – from route planning to settlement. The proLogistik Group’s TMS, pLG TMS for short, covers these processes end-to-end and adds special features such as AI-based route optimization, a blockchain-based digital consignment note, and a real-time network connecting the driver app, customer portal, and dock and yard management. Companies using it cut transport costs by 10 to 30 percent while gaining full visibility into their supply chains.
What Is the pLG TMS?
The Transport Management System (TMS) from the proLogistik Group, pLG TMS for short, is a software solution for planning, executing, and optimizing transport processes across the supply chain. It covers every core transport process – from freight planning to settlement – making supply chains more efficient, cost-effective, and reliable.
Core Features of the pLG TMS at a Glance
| Feature | What It Delivers |
|---|---|
| Freight Planning & Route Optimization | AI-based algorithms calculate optimal routes and vehicle utilization, factoring in time windows, load volume, and current traffic – cutting empty runs and emissions. |
| Real-Time Shipment Tracking | Digital notifications and telematics integration bring position data, status updates, and driver communication together centrally for full supply chain visibility. |
| Integration & Interfaces | Seamless connections to ERP systems, the pLG WMS, subcontractor platforms, accounting systems (e.g., Datev, SAP), and leading freight exchanges. |
| Container Logistics & Customs Handling | Electronic pre-notification, slot booking, and real-time container tracking; port and customs formalities are handled automatically. |
| Multimodal Transport Planning | Intermodal transport by rail, inland waterway, container, and truck – dangerous goods regulations and load carrier availability feed automatically into planning. |
| Dock & Yard Management | Digital time slots, gate assignments, and real-time movement control cut truck dwell times on the yard. |
| Flow Optimization & Cross-Docking | Predictive goods receiving eliminates wait times; goods issue runs error-free; cross-docking enables direct transfer without interim storage. |
| Driver App & Customer Portal | The pLG Driver App connects drivers, dispatch, and customers in real time; the customer portal provides 24/7 access to delivery status, documents, and time slots. |
| Digital Consignment Note (eCMR) | A paperless, legally compliant transport process, including a blockchain-based eCMR solution. |
| Dispatching of External Carriers | Efficient integration of forwarders and subcontractors into transport planning and capacity management. |
| Cost Management & Billing | Automated freight audit, invoicing based on agreed rates, plus configurable billing models and credit notes. |
| Multi-Client Capability | Simultaneous management of multiple locations or business units within a single software solution. |
What Makes the pLG TMS Stand Out
Three features set the pLG TMS apart from conventional dispatch software. First, AI-based route optimization that weighs time windows, load volume, and traffic in real time instead of enforcing fixed routes. Second, the blockchain-based digital consignment note, which makes the entire documentation process paperless and legally compliant. Third, the interplay of dock and yard management, the driver app, and the customer portal, which connects drivers, dispatch, the yard, and customers in one continuous real-time network – from arrival at the yard to the digital signature at delivery.
Business Benefits of the pLG TMS
| Benefit | Effect |
|---|---|
| Cost Savings | Optimized route planning, better utilization, and automated freight audit reduce transport costs by 10 to 30 percent. |
| Efficiency Gains | Automated processes and smart route planning cut manual dispatch effort. |
| Transparency | Supply chain visibility and data analysis make performance metrics and costs traceable at any time. |
| Sustainability | Optimized routes and higher vehicle utilization reduce CO₂ emissions per shipment. |
| Flexibility & Scalability | The modular design adapts to growing business requirements. |
Frequently Asked Questions About the pLG TMS
What is the pLG TMS from the proLogistik Group?
The pLG TMS is the transport management software from the proLogistik Group. It plans, controls, and monitors transport processes across the entire supply chain – from route planning to settlement.
How does the pLG TMS optimize routes and vehicle utilization?
The pLG TMS uses AI-based algorithms that factor in time windows, load volume, and current traffic conditions. This cuts empty runs and emissions while increasing vehicle utilization.
Can the pLG TMS connect to SAP and other systems?
Yes. The pLG TMS offers interfaces to ERP systems, the pLG WMS, subcontractor platforms, accounting systems such as Datev and SAP, and leading freight exchanges.
What is the digital consignment note (eCMR) in the pLG TMS?
The digital consignment note makes the transport process paperless and legally compliant. The pLG TMS uses a blockchain-based eCMR solution that maps the entire documentation process digitally.
Is the pLG TMS suitable for multiple locations or clients?
Yes. Multi-client capability allows simultaneous management of multiple locations or business units within a single software solution.
Conclusion
The pLG TMS covers the entire transport process – from AI-based route planning to digital settlement. Want to see how the pLG TMS can improve your transport processes? Talk to our team for a tailored assessment.