Data Management-Vital Today!

摘要

Years ago, I named my business "Freight Management," but today it should be called "Data Management," since that seems to be the business in which we find ourselves. Driven by competitors, by our clients, and by our own imagination, the effective collection of information can be invaluable if properly used and directed. There are value points in managing information gathered from a strong TMS system that can also provide a solid pre-audit program to double-check accuracy of bills before payment. These points include: 1. Tracking the duty paid on imported items with an eye to how much then reships to Canada, or falls into other categories, which will allow you to regain much of the duty paid. 2. Having visibility of all shipments moving inbound or outbound until delivered. This information can be pushed or retrieved. This assumes that the freight is tendered by the shipper, or by the vendor, via theTMS that picks the approved carrier for the speed and distance of the shipment. The TMS usually notifies the carrier electronically and a bill of lading is prepared for printing for the consignee.