Streamline Your Logistics with Native Integration Between Oracle Transportation Management (OTM) & Velostics

In the ever-evolving logistics landscape, efficiency and visibility are crucial for success. Velostics' native integration with the some of the most relevant TMS's in the industry such as Oracle Transportation Management (OTM) is a game-changer for shippers and facilities, enabling them to go live with Velostics in just one day. This powerful combination allows businesses to reap the benefits of scheduling orchestration through automation and a seamless platform. By streamlining logistics operations, companies can save time and money, reduce detention fees, optimize time, and eliminate human errors. Let's delve into how this integration will transform your logistics operations.

Simplified Order and Appointment Management

The integration between Velostics and OTM facilitates an end-to-end process for creating orders, scheduling appointments, and managing check-ins and check-outs. Once a shipment is planned in your TMS and tendered to a carrier, a trigger aligns the TMS with Velostics systems. This synchronization ensures that shipment information is readily available in Velostics under the orders tab, providing a comprehensive view of order details such as purchase order (PO), order number, order type, carrier, quantity, weight, and pick-up date.

Creating and Managing Appointments

Creating appointments within Velostics is straightforward and efficient. Users can select the facility, enter the necessary details through intuitive drop-down menus, and finalize the appointment. This appointment is then reflected in the daily plan section and synchronized with OTM timeline, ensuring that all parties have real-time visibility into the shipment's status. This seamless process reduces the risk of errors and enhances operational efficiency.

Appointment created in Velostics

Seen in OTM

Real-Time Check-Ins and Check-Outs

The integration also supports real-time check-ins and check-outs. When a carrier arrives at the pickup location, the check-in event is recorded in  OTM as an X3 event, indicating the actual arrival time. Similarly, the check-out process updates in OTM with an AF event, capturing the departure time. These real-time updates provide accurate and timely information, enabling better decision-making and reducing the likelihood of detention fees.

Check-In 

Seen in OTM

Check Out

Seen in OTM

Enhanced Visibility and Cost Savings

One of the most significant advantages of the Velostics and OTM  integration, is the enhanced visibility it offers and the scheduling orchestration it provides. Having a unified platform for managing shipments, appointments, and carrier interactions, businesses can gain a clear understanding of their logistics operations. This visibility helps identify bottlenecks, optimize scheduling, and ensure that shipments are handled efficiently.

Reducing Detention Fees

Detention fees can significantly impact a company's bottom line. With real-time updates and streamlined processes, the Velostics and OTM integration help reduce the time shipments spend waiting at facilities. By optimizing appointment schedules and ensuring timely check-ins and check-outs, businesses can minimize detention fees and improve overall efficiency.

Eliminating Human Errors

Automation is a key component of Velostics and its integrations with OTM. By automating routine tasks and ensuring data synchronization between systems, the integration minimizes the risk of human errors. This not only enhances the accuracy of shipment information but also frees up staff to focus on more strategic tasks.

Conclusion

The native integration between Velostics and OTM offers a powerful solution for shippers and facilities looking to enhance their logistics operations. By enabling quick implementation, automating scheduling orchestration, and providing real-time visibility, this integration helps businesses save time and money, reduce detention fees, and eliminate human errors. Embrace the future of logistics with Velostics and transform your operations for greater efficiency and success.

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