For the ninth year in a row, SAP Transportation Management (SAP TM) has earned the Leader designation in the 2023 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Transportation Management Systems. This recognition is attributed to SAP’s exceptional ability to carry out its vision and provide a comprehensive transportation management solution, spanning from procurement to freight settlement.
SAP Transportation Management strives to consistently improve its application by considering market analysis and feedback from its global customer base. The company is dedicated to innovation, emphasizing sustainability, planning, and optimization. Furthermore, it aims to integrate its transportation management application more closely with its warehouse, logistics, and enterprise solutions, resulting in better-connected business processes.
As a Leader in the transportation management sector, SAP is well-positioned to assist companies in streamlining their transportation operations and increasing efficiency throughout their supply chain. With its unwavering commitment to innovation and customer-focused approach, SAP TM is a preferred option for businesses seeking to enhance their transportation processes.
Till Dengel, Global Head of Digital Logistics Solutions at SAP, stated that the SAP Transportation Management system is utilized by customers across more than 20 industries and in every corner of the globe to oversee their transportation operations. He added:
“Because of our focus on logistics convergence, our clients are able to holistically manage their transportation operations to help ensure those transportation plans can be executed by other parts of the logistics process like warehousing and by our logistics partners.”
Utilizing SAP Transportation Management and SAP Business Network
SAP offers a powerful solution for logistics management by combining SAP TM with SAP Business Network. This integration creates a platform that allows businesses to effectively collaborate with their logistics partners, gain real-time visibility into their shipments, and manage risks proactively by utilizing intelligent insights.
The SAP Business Network connects companies to multiple visibility networks that offer end-to-end supply chain visibility. This provides businesses with real-time information on the status of their shipments, including location, estimated delivery times, and potential delays. By having access to this information, companies can make informed decisions about their supply chain and take action when needed to ensure customer satisfaction.
Furthermore, SAP is continuously expanding the SAP Business Network by adding more carriers and partner networks, making it a truly global platform for all modes of transportation. This global coverage enables businesses to collaborate and exchange information with partners around the world, thereby reducing communication barriers and streamlining operations.
By utilizing the SAP Transportation Management and SAP Business Network platform, businesses can improve their logistics operations and enhance their overall supply chain management. The platform provides companies with greater visibility, allowing them to track their shipments in real time and make informed decisions based on intelligent insights. Additionally, the global coverage provided by the SAP Business Network ensures that businesses have access to a vast network of partners, carriers, and visibility networks, creating a truly collaborative and efficient supply chain ecosystem.
Collaborating with the SAP Partner Network
Meanwhile, SAP’s partner network is a global ecosystem comprising systems integrators, business consultants, and technology providers. This network collaborates with SAP Transportation Management to broaden its scope and enhance its ability to assist customers in managing their transportation operations.
The German tech giant is also committed to strategically expanding its partner network to ensure that customers can access a wide range of support services, regardless of their location or mode of freight movement. By doing so, SAP can offer a comprehensive ecosystem that helps customers optimize their transportation operations and streamline their supply chain management.
As an SAP customer, Blue Diamond Growers — a leading cooperative of almond growers, processors, and marketers based in the United States — utilizes various solutions from the SAP ecosystem, including SAP Transportation Management, SAP Business Network for Logistics, SAP Integrated Business Planning, and SAP Analytics Cloud. By leveraging these solutions, Blue Diamond Growers has established a data-driven, intelligent cooperative that optimizes the value it provides to its growers.
