Profile: Auto Industry

CargoTel has versions of its TMS, Inventory and wireless MobileTel software designed specifically for the auto industry. It's used in almost all facets of automobile logistics including:

• Shipping
• Processing
• Rail
• Inspection
• Marshalling
• Storage
• Auto Hauling
• Auction

TMS (Transport):

TMS is a carrier's or auction's transport management system. It includes benefits that are specifically applicable to the auto industry such as VIN-decoding, automated key/availability checks, storage-fees processing, load building based on vehicle size, image-based and industry-standard vehicle inspections (e.g. location, damage and severity codes), auto-invoicing, and driver settlements including damage holdbacks.

Shipper/Broker:

Shipper/Broker provides many of the benefits as TMS but is focused on the party contracting with transporters. Automotive-specific benefits include VIN-decoding, automated key/availability checks, storage-fees processing, and VIN tracking.

IMS (Inventory):

IMS is typically a processor’s management system. Vehicle statuses such as inspection, battery check, wash, etc. can be customized according to customer requirements. Auto-specific billing types are built into system.

Inventory Wireless (Marshalling):

Wireless system is typically combined with IMS, but can be provided on an unbundled basis. Employees in the field use low-cost handheld devices to scan VINS, update vehicle statuses and conduct industry-standard inspections (e.g. location, damage and severity codes).

Driver Wireless:

Wireless system is typically combined with TMS, but can be provided on an unbundled basis. Drivers use low-cost handheld devices to receive order and vehicle information, update statuses, conduct industry-standard inspections (e.g. location, damage and severity codes), and print manifests and auto-specific BOLS.

Please see Demos of these products for a view how they work in an automotive environment.