This section describes the purpose of the Transportation Management System (TMS) functionality.

Overview
Describes the TMS module in PRECISION.

Carrier Types
Distinguishes between PRECISION network and non-integrated carriers.

Implementing TMS
Describes at a high level the basic steps involved in setting up TMS.

Shipping
Describes the structure and workflow of a shipment in PRECISION.

Before you read this guide, it is important that you are familiar with the Web UI TMS functionality. See Transportation Management System Guide.

TMS is a set of components that enables you to use PRECISION to ship with multiple carriers. Some of these carriers allow for integration with their systems in accordance with a set of interface requirements they prescribe. With TMS, you can use a single system at the shipping dock to: