Transportation Optimization For Everyone

Cloud-based TMS software provides tools needed to achieve transportation optimization and automation.

The transportation industry has seen many changes in recent years. Shipping processes have become increasingly complicated. More organizations are doing business globally, online shopping is accelerating, and customers have growing expectations for fast (and inexpensive or even free) delivery. For organizations seeking benefits of transportation optimization, the transportation management system (TMS) has replaced spreadsheets and manual processes for many companies, but is it enough? 

A TMS certainly provides an advantage in examining and understanding your shipping processes. With a TMS, all your transportation data is in one location making it easier to see trends and issues.

While a growing number of organizations have embraced technology to manage their transportation strategies, it can still be challenging to develop efficient load and route plans. That’s where optimization comes in. While transportation optimization software used to be “nice to have,” managing transportation in today’s complex environment requires going beyond the status quo. Yet many businesses continue to think optimization is too complicated or only for the largest shipping requirements. 

By using route optimization software, you will be able to look at freight movements holistically, analyze your shipments, rates, and constraints, and improve your decision making.

Is it really a TMS without Transportation optimization?

Many TMS solutions on the market today already have optimization built into the software. In fact, most industry experts will tell you that any system without load and route optimization is not a true TMS. 

Without optimization, you might be able to execute shipments, but not with the efficiency that most logistics operations require to manage the complexities found in the industry today. 

What can transportation optimization do for your business? When you input data into an optimization tool, it will build an optimal plan that is ready to be executed in the TMS based on provided details  including planned shipments, available pool points for consolidation, cross-docking and deconsolidation, and any constraints.

When looking for an optimization tool, it’s important to consider the impact that changing conditions will have on your transportation strategy. These conditions can include delays from unforeseen circumstances like weather, fluctuating market demands, actions of your competitors, and how your suppliers and partners are performing. 

MercuryGate Transportation Planning takes your real-world data to design effective plans. Data may include contract rates, schedules from your TMS, live fuel index, accessorial charges, LTL rates, international geocodes, and actual mileage.

Transportation Planning uses all this data to perform “what-if” scenario modelling of your transportation network. This allows you to take advantage of opportunities to consolidate shipments, shift modes to reduce costs, use multi-point optimization, zone skipping, or pooling. These “what-if,” real-time scenarios are crucial for your transportation strategy perform in an optimal way. They allow you to identify opportunities in-route for adding efficiencies and edging ahead of your competition. While it may sound complicated to consider all these variables, sophisticated optimization tools can help you simplify the process.

Because transportation optimization is quickly transitioning from “nice to have” to “must have” for more organizations, we have recently introduced a new implementation model for Transportation Planning. 

Optimization+ is our customer-centric approach that accelerates implementation by putting you in control and allowing you to determine the scope and speed of your implementation. We provide access to the MercuryGate team of optimization experts and documentation, but Optimization+ will enable you to implement Transportation Planning at your own pace – potentially providing you with faster set-up and faster return on investment.

If you’re ready to strengthen your multimodal transportation strategy, there’s no better time to embrace optimization and take a closer look at the benefits it can bring to your business.

You can also find out how MercuryGate executes transportation Optimization as a Service, so you can focus on your core competencies. 

Click the link below to watch our demo video for a deep dive into our transportation Optimization as a Service capabilities. 

frequently Asked Questions about Transportation Optimization

How does the implementation of transportation optimization tools affect the day-to-day operations and decision-making processes within an organization, especially in terms of managing unforeseen circumstances like weather delays or fluctuations in market demands?
Implementation of transportation optimization tools impacts day-to-day operations by streamlining processes, enhancing visibility, and improving decision-making. These tools enable businesses to react swiftly to unforeseen circumstances such as weather delays or market fluctuations by providing real-time data analysis and scenario modeling. By integrating various data sources like contract rates, fuel index, and live schedules, organizations can make informed decisions to mitigate risks and optimize routes efficiently.
Can transportation optimization tools effectively handle various complexities and constraints within the transportation network, such as multi-point optimization, zone skipping, and pooling, and how adaptable are these tools to changing conditions in real-time?

Transportation optimization tools are designed to handle complexities within the transportation network effectively. They employ algorithms and advanced analytics to optimize load planning, route sequencing, and mode selection. These tools can adapt to changing conditions in real-time by continuously analyzing data and adjusting plans accordingly. Features like multi-point optimization, zone skipping, and pooling allow businesses to maximize efficiency and minimize costs by consolidating shipments, optimizing routes, and leveraging alternative transportation modes as needed.

In what specific ways does MercuryGate’s Optimization as a Service implementation model empower businesses to control the scope and speed of their transportation planning implementation, and how does it potentially lead to faster setup and return on investment compared to traditional implementation methods?

MercuryGate’s Optimization as a Service implementation model offers businesses greater control and flexibility in deploying transportation planning solutions. By empowering organizations to determine the scope and speed of implementation, Optimization as a Service enables faster setup and return on investment. This customer-centric approach provides access to optimization experts and documentation while allowing businesses to implement transportation planning at their own pace. By tailoring implementation to their specific needs and priorities, organizations can accelerate time-to-value and realize the benefits of transportation optimization more rapidly.

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