transportation management system
[/ˌtrænspərˈteɪʃən ˈmænɪdʒmənt ˈsɪstəm/]
nounpl: transportation management systems
sistema de gerenciamento de transportes
1. An integrated software platform designed to optimize, plan, and execute the movement of goods and freight across supply chains, including routing, carrier management, and shipment tracking
The company implemented a new transportation management system to reduce shipping costs and improve delivery times.
A empresa implementou um novo sistema de gerenciamento de transportes para reduzir custos de envio e melhorar os prazos de entrega.
2. A digital solution that handles vehicle fleet management, load optimization, compliance documentation, and real-time logistics visibility
Their transportation management system automatically selects the most cost-effective carriers for each shipment.
Seu sistema de gerenciamento de transportes seleciona automaticamente as transportadoras mais econômicas para cada envio.
In Brazil, transportation management systems are increasingly adopted by large logistics companies and e-commerce enterprises, particularly in São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro, which are major distribution hubs. The term is primarily used in corporate and technical contexts. In Portugal, the preference for 'gestão' over 'gerenciamento' reflects linguistic differences in European Portuguese. The technology is critical in both markets due to the geographical challenges of logistics across expansive territories.
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