
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.
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.
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