CTP Technology & Transportation Management Systems Flashcards

What is the primary benefit of using cloud-based TMS over on-premise systems?

Answer: Cloud TMS offers scalability, lower upfront cost, and anywhere access

Cloud-based TMS platforms scale easily, require lower upfront investment, and allow users to access the system from any location.

Carrier rate management within a TMS typically includes:

Answer: Storing, comparing, and auditing contracted carrier rates against invoices

TMS carrier rate management stores contracted rates, automatically selects the lowest-cost carrier, and audits freight invoices for overbilling.

Which data standard is most commonly used for EDI shipment status messages in the US?

Answer: X12 214

The ANSI X12 214 transaction set is the standard EDI format for transportation carrier shipment status messages in the US.

Freight audit and payment (FAP) software helps transportation managers primarily by:

Answer: Automatically auditing carrier invoices against contracted rates to catch billing errors

FAP software compares carrier invoices against contracted rates and shipment data, identifying overcharges and processing accurate payments.

In transportation management, KPIs such as freight cost per mile and load factor are examples of:

Answer: Transportation efficiency and cost metrics used to evaluate operations

Freight cost per mile and load factor are operational KPIs that help transportation managers benchmark efficiency and control shipping costs.

Autonomous and semi-autonomous vehicles are expected to impact US transportation by PRIMARILY:

Answer: Improving safety, reducing driver shortage pressures, and lowering operating costs over time

Autonomous vehicles are projected to improve road safety, help address the US driver shortage, and reduce long-term operating costs in trucking.