SAP Transportation Management

Name: leverX Company
Brand: LeverX
Rating: 4.9 (114 reviews)

Enhance your logistics and elevate service quality with the SAP TM solution, granting you full control over operations and complete process transparency.

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SAP Transportation Management (SAP TM) is a versatile application designed to address diverse transport logistics challenges across various scenarios. What sets SAP TM apart is its flexibility to be integrated within SAP S/4HANA or used as a standalone solution.

Streamline material and goods flows, cut transportation costs, and support various transportation modes (sea, road, rail, air) with SAP TM. It also provides manual and automated delivery planning, as well as monitoring of execution and freight cost billing.

With SAP TM, you can:

Efficiently oversee logistics networks.
Minimize risks in your supply chain.
Cut down operational costs.
Analyze transportation expenses at the customer level.
Optimize asset usage for greater efficiency.
Achieve outstanding customer service standards.
Respond proactively to supply chain uncertainties.
Maintain full compliance with varying regulations.
Simplify and analyze transportation costs effectively.

Comprehensive integration with SAP processes

Accurate and relevant data for informed and strategic decisions

Enhanced customer satisfaction through faster response times

Real-time integration with warehouses and transportation hubs

Intelligent allocation and utilization of resources

Customizable and fully integrated planning

Simplified freight cost management

Clear and consistent tendering processes

Integration with telematics systems and mobile solutions

Freight management

Customer and carrier contracts
Transportation requests management
Shipment registration and tracking
Order-to-Cash processes
Procure-to-Pay workflows
Transport cost simulations
Integration with SAP ERP

Transport planning & execution

Advanced manual and automated transport planning
Assigning transport missions and generating proposals
Monitoring and tracking transport progress
Optimized scheduling with calendar integration
Handling of cargo commissions
Selection and management of TDLs
Booking for maritime and air transport, including cargo coordination
Smooth execution of transportation tasks
Intelligent replanning for improved logistics flexibility

Management of transport costs

Detailed transport cost calculations
Managing agreements with customers and shipping agencies
Simplified processes for invoice creation and payment handling

Finance integration

Efficient payment processing and billing
Partial and mass payment options
Detailed profitability assessments
Strategies for profit-sharing implementation

ERP Logistics integration

With ERP logistics integration, logistics operations align effortlessly with broader business processes. This integration improves planning precision, enhances predictability, and streamlines logistics management within ERP systems. Automated shipment processing in SAP ERP further reduces costs and boosts efficiency.

Freight and Forwarding Settlement integration

By integrating SAP TM with Forwarding and Freight Settlement functionalities, you can automate invoicing, streamline payment reconciliation, and simplify financial operations related to logistics. This integration enhances accuracy, boosts transparency, achieves cost savings, and fosters stronger partnerships with logistics stakeholders.

Integration with SAP EWM

Combining SAP TM with SAP EWM represents a major step forward in aligning logistics with warehouse operations. This integration streamlines processes by reducing manual input, enhancing inbound and outbound workflows, and lowering inventory levels in warehouses. view more

Integration with SAP Event Management

Leverage real-time monitoring and tracking of logistics events through SAP TM's integration with SAP Event Management. Stay agile in responding to unexpected situations and enhance customer service quality.

SAP Business Network for Logistics (SAP BN4L) integration

By integrating SAP BN4L with SAP TM, businesses gain superior supply chain visibility, foster efficient collaboration, address issues proactively, and ensure compliance while mitigating risks. This partnership is a strategic move for enhancing logistics efficiency.

Why LeverX Stands Out as Your SAP Implementation Partner

Proven track record

For over 20 years, we have helped businesses worldwide succeed with SAP. We’ve already completed 950+ projects for over 800 clients, including top names on the Fortune 500 list.

Industry experts

The LeverX team comprises professionals with hands-on knowledge in 30+ industries, including manufacturing, logistics, and oil  and gas.

SAP partnership

We implement SAP projects end-to-end  and collaborate with SAP on the development and enhancement of its existing solutions.

Quality and security track record

LeverX operates in compliance with international standards such as ISO 9001, ISO 27001, ISO 22301, and ISO 55001, ensuring reliability and quality in every project.

Investment in innovation

We actively integrate advanced technologies, such as Data Science, IoT, AI, Big Data, Blockchain, and others, to help clients efficiently address their business challenges.

Flexibility

Our team is available 24/7, which enables us to quickly deploy projects, maintain process transparency, and adapt each development phase to meet your specific requirements.

Implementation Roadmap

Using the SAP Activate methodology, we streamline the implementation of SAP Transportation Management into six key stages:

Current Processes Evaluation: Analyze current business workflows to identify organizational requirements.
Defining Technical Requirements: Develop a comprehensive specification outlining the functional and technical needs of the new system.

Discover

Setting Goals and Objectives: Define and agree on the project's key goals and outcomes.
Assembling the Project Team: Select team members and clearly outline their roles and responsibilities.
Project Plan Development: Design a detailed plan covering phases, timelines, resources, and performance metrics.
Budget Determination: Calculate and finalize the project budget.
Specifications Preparation: Draft detailed technical and functional specifications for the development team.

Prepare

Ensuring Business Requirements are Met: Verify that SAP TM meets all business needs and aligns with the project's goals.
Data Validation: Confirm the accuracy and compliance of data throughout the implementation process.

Explore

Data Migration: Seamlessly transfer data from legacy systems to the new SAP TM solution.
System Configuration: Configure the system to align with predefined requirements and specifications.
Customization: Develop custom features and modules to address needs beyond the standard solution.
Integrations: Enable SAP TM to integrate smoothly with other IT systems and applications.

Realize

Testing: Conduct functional, integration, regression, and load testing to verify system performance and correctness.
User Training: Provide comprehensive training sessions to ensure users are comfortable with the new system.

Deploy

System Readiness Check: Ensure the system is fully prepared for operational deployment.
Launch: Transition SAP TM into active use with confidence.
Ongoing Support: Monitor system performance regularly to address and resolve any emerging issues.

Run

What is SAP Transportation Management, and how does it optimize transportation processes?

SAP TM is a core logistics execution module within SAP S/4HANA. It facilitates transport planning and execution, enabling businesses to streamline the movement of goods and materials. By integrating seamlessly with systems like SAP EWM for warehouse management and ERP solutions, SAP TM optimizes logistics workflows, ultimately reducing transportation costs over time.

How does SAP TM integrate with other SAP modules, such as SAP S/4HANA?

SAP TM offers two primary integration scenarios with SAP S/4HANA: embedded and decentralized.

Embedded Integration: SAP TM is fully integrated within SAP S/4HANA, utilizing a shared database for seamless data exchange and real-time collaboration across modules.
Decentralized Integration: SAP TM operates as a standalone system, communicating with SAP S/4HANA via interfaces. This setup allows greater flexibility and independence in transportation management processes.

Both scenarios ensure synchronized processes, such as order fulfillment, transport planning, and financial settlement, while providing end-to-end visibility and coordination. Utilizing technologies like LDAP and Webservices, SAP TM efficiently maps and transfers logistics and transportation data within the broader SAP ecosystem.

Does SAP TM support multimodal transportation?

Yes, SAP TM fully supports multimodal transportation. It offers advanced tools to manage and optimize logistics processes across multiple transportation modes, such as road, rail, ocean, and air. This functionality enables businesses to plan, execute, and track shipments involving various modes seamlessly, increasing flexibility and efficiency in supply chain operations.

How does SAP TM facilitate carrier collaboration and efficient communication between shippers and carriers?

SAP TM enhances carrier collaboration by offering a centralized platform for communication and data exchange. Shippers can easily share transportation requirements, monitor shipments in real time, and receive carrier status updates. This streamlined communication improves coordination, optimizes operations, and ensures on-time delivery.

Additionally, the integration of SAP Business Network for Logistics (SAP BN4L) extends SAP TM’s capabilities by enabling seamless, end-to-end interaction between shippers and external logistics service providers, ensuring efficient and transparent collaboration.

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