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Manhattan TMS: Transportation Procurement, Planning and Execution

Overview of Manhattan Associates' 2006 TMS covering procurement, planning, execution, fleet management, and audit/payment functions for multi-mode networks.

Published
June 4, 2026
Read time
3 min read
Source
Manhattan Associates

This vendor white paper describes Manhattan Associates' Transportation Management solution modules. It details capabilities for contract sourcing, shipment planning, private and dedicated fleet optimization, and freight audit with payment reconciliation. The document emphasizes global visibility, regulatory compliance, and cost reduction across air, ocean, rail, and surface modes.

Key takeaways

Automates transportation contract sourcing for all modes with centralized bid and carrier performance data

Provides web-based planning and execution with real-time event alerts and multi-mode capacity assignment

Optimizes private and dedicated fleets through shipment planning and continuous dispatch decisions

Centralizes freight bill audit, duplicate detection, and claims management for closed-loop reconciliation

Supports compliance with regulations such as Hours of Service and Working Time Directive

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