Fast Forward TMS

Core Functionalities

• Fleet Management
  Monitors vehicle usage, service, and repairs.
• Order Management
  Manages transport requests and deliveries
• Dispatch Management
  Assigns and tracks dispatch status
• Transportation Management
  Controls all movements and routes
• Route Management
  Suggests best routes for cost and time saving.
• Logistics Management
  Oversees complete supply operations
• Load Management
  Handles all cargo assignments and schedules
• Freight Management
  Tracks freight status from pickup to delivery.
• Carrier Management
  Maintains data of third-party transporters
• Inventory Management
  Monitor and control inventory levels, track stock movements, and ensure that goods are available to meet demand without
• Warehouse Management
  Coordinate the storage and movement of goods within a warehouse, optimizing space utilization and improving inventory accuracy.
• Reverse Logistics
  Manage the return of goods from customers back to the warehouse or supplier

Financial and Accounting Management

• Billing & Invoicing
  Creates and manages client invoices.
• Financial Management
  Tracks earnings and transport spending.
• Expense Management
  Keeps record of every transport expense
• MIS Reports
  Generates business reports for transport managers
• Budgeting And Forecasting
  Helps plan future logistics costs
• Accounts Receivable
  Track and manage money owed by customers, ensuring timely collection of payments to maintain cash flow.
• Accounts Payable
  Manage the company's short-term liabilities by tracking and processing payments to suppliers and vendors.
• Audit Management
  Automate the auditing process, ensuring compliance with financial regulations and reducing the risk of errors and fraud.
• Freight Auditing
  Audit freight bills to ensure accuracy and compliance, identifying discrepancies and recovering overpayments.

Vehicle and Driver Management

• GPS Tracking
  Gives live location of vehicles.
• Fuel Management
  Monitors fuel use and controls wastage
• Driver Management
  Records performance and work history.
• Delivery Tracking
  Tracks progress of active deliveries
• Vehicle Maintenance
  Reminds for servicing and checks.
• Fleet Operations
  Tracks all vehicle movements
• Tire Management
  Monitor tire usage and performance, scheduling maintenance and replacements to ensure safety and efficiency.
• Container Load Optimization
  Optimizes the loading of goods into containers to maximize space and reduce costs.
• Driver Behavior Monitoring
  Tracks and analyzes driver behavior to improve safety and efficiency.

Supply Chain Management

• Shipment Tracking
  Updates location and delivery status.
• Supply Chain Collaboration
  Facilitate collaboration between supply chain partners, improving communication, coordination, and efficiency.
• Distribution Management
  Manage the distribution of goods from the warehouse to the end customer, optimizing routes and ensuring timely delivery.
• Hub Operations
  Coordinate activities at logistics hubs, including sorting, storage, and dispatching, to streamline the movement of goods.
• Procurement Management
  Manage the procurement process, including supplier selection, contract management, and order processing
• Cross Docking
  Direct transfer of goods from inbound to outbound transportation without storage.

Task and Project Management

• Task Management
  Assigns and monitors logistics tasks.
• Document Management
  Saves all related project files
• Project Management
  Plan, execute, and monitor projects, coordinating resources and activities to achieve project goals.
• Workflow Management
  Automate and optimize workflows, ensuring that tasks are completed efficiently and according to standard operating procedures.

HR and Payroll Management

• Payroll Management
  Calculates salaries and taxes.
• Employee Management
  Stores staff data and work roles
• Leave Management
  Manage employee leave requests and approvals, ensuring that leave policies are followed and staffing levels are maintained.
• Time and Attendance
  Track employee time and attendance, ensuring that hours worked are accurately recorded

Compliance and Security

• Compliance Management
  Ensures transport rules are followed.
• Data Encryption
  Keeps company data safe.
• Electronic Documentation
  Avoids paper and saves files online
• Audit Trail
  Track and record system activities, enabling traceability and accountability for compliance audits.
• Two-Factor Authentication (2FA)
  Add an extra layer of security with two-factor authentication to protect against unauthorized access.
• GDPR Compliant
  Ensure data handling practices comply with GDPR, protecting customer privacy and avoiding fines.
• E Way Bill Integration
  Integrates with the E-Way Bill system for generating and tracking transport documents.

Integrations

• API Integration
  Enable seamless data exchange between the TMS and other systems, such as ERP, WMS, and CRM
• EDI Integration
  Automate the exchange of business documents between the company and its trading partners
• 3PL Management
  Manage third-party logistics providers, including tracking shipments, managing contracts etc.
• Customizable Workflows
  Ability to modify workflows to suit business needs.
• Electronic Logging Device (ELD) Integration
  Integrates with ELDs to log driving hours and ensure compliance with regulations.
• Email & SMS Integration
  Sends automated email and SMS notifications for alerts and updates.
• Warehouse Management System (WMS) Integration
  Integration with a dedicated Warehouse Management System to handle complex warehouse operations
• Third Party Integration
  Connect the TMS with third-party applications and services, to extend its functionality.

Analytics and Reporting

• Performance Metrics
  Tracks delivery and transport KPIs
• Dashboards
  Real-time data charts for managers.
• Compliance Reporting
  Generate automated reports to meet regulatory requirements, reducing manual effort and errors.

Administrative Features

• Cloud and Mobile Access
  Work from desktop or mobile anywhere.
• User Access Management
  Control access to the system, assign roles and permissions, and manage user accounts to ensure security and compliance.
• Booking and Reservations
  Manage the booking and reservation process, ensuring that resources are allocated efficiently

Alerts And Notifications

• Real-Time GPS Location
  Shows current position of all vehicles
• Delivery Confirmation Alerts
  Notifies when delivery is complete.
• Driver Performance Alerts
  Sends alerts about delays or bad driving.
• Automatic Triggers
  Automates specific actions (e.g., sending alerts, updating statuses) when certain conditions are met.
• Incident Notifications
  Immediate alerts for incidents like accidents, vehicle malfunctions, or security breaches, enabling quick response and resolution.
• Custom Alerts
  User-defined alerts that can be customized based on specific business rules or operational needs, such as temperature variations