Enterprise TMS provides a method to rate multiple LTL carriers within StarShip. Enterprise TMS is a full Transportation Management System (TMS), supporting all carriers, including local, ZIP to ZIP, per pallet, and more.
Features include:
- Multi-carrier LTL rating, tendering, and tracking
- Enterprise TMS user interface allows you to further manage inbound and TL shipments
- Access to LTL reporting for carrier scorecards and freight cost per lane provides insight for future rate negotiation
- Email notification provided by Enterprise TMS: You must configure Enterprise TMS to automatically set tracking notifications on all contacts and notification type must be “email.”
Supported Accessorials
These options are available under Shipment Details in the Shipment Editor.
- Blind
- Call Before Delivery: Choose this to have the provider call the consignee before attempting to deliver. Some providers may charge a small fee for this arrival notification service. If you will be mapping this field to a fixed value of ‘Selected” or to a source interface field, map the “Call Before Delivery” field under Shipment Options in Customize Interface.
- COD: Payment will be collected by delivery driver. Options include company check, certified check or money order.
- Consolidation: A consolidation code can be used for future grouping of shipments to one intermediate distribution center location.
- Email Notification: Carrier notifies and schedules delivery date and time with the Sender, Recipient, or both via email. The email provides a link to the BOL when the shipment is assigned to a carrier.
- Handling Fee
- Hazardous Materials
- Inbound Freight
- Inside Pickup/Delivery
- Liftgate Pickup/Delivery
- Limited Access Pickup/Delivery
Supported Billing Types
- Prepaid
- Recipient
- Third Party
Shipping
To process a Enterprise TMS shipment, select the Enterprise TMS carrier and service from the Transportation section, and select any shipment options you want to use under Shipment Details. Then, process the shipment as you normally would.