01 · PLAN
Turn customer demand into executable transport orders
Standardize order intake, service rules, routes, time windows and carrier assignment.
- Order validation
- Dispatch and load planning
- Carrier assignment
TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
Transportation Management System for China Operations
Coordinate orders, carriers, vehicles, route events, delivery evidence and freight settlement in one transport execution chain.
DIRECT ANSWER
What should a TMS cover for transport operations in China?
A practical China TMS should connect customer orders, dispatch, carrier and driver collaboration, route milestones, electronic proof of delivery, exceptions, freight calculation and reconciliation.
The correct product shape depends on the network: urban distribution, third-party logistics and less-than-truckload operations have different dispatch, branch, route and settlement requirements.
cTMSUrban distribution
3TMSThird-party logistics
nTMSLTL and line-haul networks
PODDigital delivery evidence
OPERATING MODEL
From business requirement to verifiable execution
02 · EXECUTE
Keep every participant on the same transport status
Drivers, carriers, branches and customer teams work from consistent milestones and exception records.
- Mobile collaboration
- Milestone tracking
- Exception ownership
03 · SETTLE
Reconcile freight from operational evidence
Rates, adjustments, proof of delivery and exception outcomes feed a traceable settlement process.
- Rate rules
- Freight audit
- Customer and carrier reconciliation
DECISION GUIDE
Choose the TMS around the operating network
| Model | Best fit | Distinct requirement |
|---|---|---|
| Urban distribution | Retail, FMCG and warehouse delivery | Time windows, route density and multi-drop execution |
| Third-party logistics | Multi-customer logistics providers | Customer rules, carrier collaboration and margin visibility |
| LTL network | Line-haul and branch networks | Branch handoffs, loading, routing and freight allocation |
COMMON QUESTIONS
Answers for international project teams
Can Kuaihuoyun TMS integrate with an overseas ERP?
Yes. A project normally defines master data, order, status, cost, document and exception interfaces, along with ownership and retry rules.
Is the TMS available as SaaS?
Deployment and service scope depend on product selection, integration, data requirements and the China operating model. The commercial proposal confirms the final architecture.
Which TMS is suitable for a freight forwarder?
A forwarder with road execution usually needs multi-customer order rules, carrier collaboration, milestone visibility and settlement. Cross-border cargo visibility can be added when carrier status data is not enough.