Scalable Shipping Starts With Software
For high-growth companies shipping products, lack of supply chain visibility and increasing logistics costs can throttle further expansion. Implementing future-proof shipping software lays the foundation for scalability.
Shipping Software
Omni-Modal Support:
Unlike other software focused solely on truckload or LTL, our TMS seamlessly manages freight across modes like air, intermodal rail, expedited, sprinters, cargo vans and international transport.
Proactive Claims Management:
Damages and shipping errors happen. Our freight claim team works quickly to file and resolve claims with carriers so you receive timely payouts, preventing cash flow headaches.
Freight Invoice Auditing:
Having checks and balances prevents freight bill overpayments. We audit freight invoices against quoted carrier rates, spotting errors that fall through the cracks.
Contract Negotiation:
Our purchasing power means we leverage volume across clients to negotiate better long-term agreements with carriers so you receive consistent, competitive pricing.
Shipping System
Mode Optimization Service
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TrackingList Item 1
ViewPoint provides a proprietary internal system and process for ensuring accurate and timely updates of shipments through delivery, even in the absence of EDI automatic updates.
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The system automatically records important logistics documentation, enabling you to actively harvest and store all documents for 5 years.
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Comprehensive analysis tools to provide full visibility to detailed and "scrubbed" shipment history, allowing users to make strong, informed business decisions.
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Rating & Scheduling
ViewPoint's intuitive scheduling module with quick rating capabilities allows users to easily and quickly get rates and schedule shipments based on managed carrier contract rates.
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Reporting Metrics
The system delivers a host of meaningful reports, including an Invoice Recovery Report, Carrier performance Report, Least Cost Provider Report, Cost Containment Report, Distribution Optimization Report, and Vendor Non-Compliant Report.
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Vendor Routing
Take control of your inbound freight - without micro-managing vendors.
Vendors will receive their own log in credentials to route freight consistent to your freight program.
ViewPoint stands as TLI's proprietary Transportation Management System (TMS) designed exclusively for shippers. Crafted to cater to the needs of sophisticated shippers, this TMS system offers a user-friendly online portal, simplifying the routing and optimization of their supply chain. Serving as a comprehensive solution, our TMS system consolidates all carriers, rates, transportation modes, document imaging, and services into a unified platform, fostering operational efficiencies.
Through seamless order integration between the TMS and ERP, orders effortlessly transition from the ERP to the TMS system, facilitating smooth processes for rating, booking, and tendering. This integration eliminates the back-and-forth navigation between disparate systems and spreadsheets, as order information is automatically populated. This automation not only eliminates the need for manual recreation but also optimizes overall operational workflows.
Shipment Tracking
Visibility in your supply chain.
ViewPoint TMS integrates with carrier systems for API/EDI tracking integrations. Your team will have access to carrier updates right from the system.
Public Tracking links are available for your customers for tracking visibility.
Vendor Portal
Take control of your inbound freight.
TLI's Vendor Portal allows your vendors private access to your TMS system to book and track their shipments.
Gain control over:
- Carriers Used in Routing
- Business References Required
- Visibility into Costs
- Automated Reports of Vendor Compliance, Tracking Reports, and Cost Analyzes
All of these benefits, while being hands off the scheduling.
ERP Integration
Take control within your house system.
To date, ViewPoint TMS has been able to integrate with any ERP system by providing industry standard tool sets for developers to integrate the systems.
Seamlessly have access to:
- Quoting and Booking Shipments
- Access All Hosted Shipping Documents
- API Tracking Updates
- Public Tracking Links for Customers
All in your own ERP system.
