CSCMP Presentation on TMS Innovation from Rockfarm Supply Chain Solutions

1. A Culture of Continuous Innovation in
Transportation Management
Building from the Ground
Presented by
Brad Stewart

2. In the Beginning….
TMS…Operating Platform
Direct Engagement by our Clients All Modes: Domestic & International
Multi Leg Rating Engine
• Connectivity: Data Integration
– Visibility
–Work Flow Improvement
• Data Integration
– Data In: Enables Work Flow
– Data Out: Maximizes Efficiencies
Data Out
Data In
Rating Routing Tendering
Shipment Invoice Accrual

3. TMS Evolution
• TMS Integration
– Dynamic Routing
– Integrated Optimization
– End to End Visibility: Small Carrier Enhanced Capability
– Accounting for Cost
• A Look Back @ Shipment Execution Work Flow
Import Shipment
9 Step Execution Flow 2 Step Execution Flow
4 Booked Loads
1 Pending Load
Rate Load
Print Bol
3 Unscheduled
Shipments –
Create Load
Mass Create
Loads / Cancel
Unnecessary
2 Unscheduled
Shipments –
Consolidate
Load Builder /
Cancel
Unecessary
1 Unscheduled
Third party
Shipments – No
Bill To
Change the Bill
To / Cancel
Unnecessary
Shipments
2 Rated Loads
Add Pro / Tender
Load
Document:
BOL
Process Complete
Import Shipment
Add Small Pkg
Label/Sign BOL

4. Innovation: Challenging the Supply Chain
Innovation: Regional Dairy Producer enhanced their
capabilities by implementing Extended Shelf Life Process
enabling National Distribution of their Products.
• Supply Chain Challenges:
-Expanding Delivery Network
-Rising Transportation Costs
-Lack of Supply Chain Visibility
-Cost
-Routing Efficiency
-Delivery Requirements
“Functional Inefficiency within the
Supply Chain Processes”
-Inefficient Invoice Audit & Payment Process
-Not Scalable

5. Innovation: Challenging the Supply Chain
• Solution:
– TMS Integration
– Streamlined Execution and Freight Invoice Processes
• Standardized KPI Measurements
– Real Time Optimization & Load Building
– Integrated Cost Allocation Logic
• Distance & Weight Allocation
• Results:
– Reduced Delivered Pallet Cost from $203 to $170
• Maximized Routing Efficiency: Reduced Miles between Stops
– Improved Freight Audit & Payment Process
– Cost Visibility ~ Shipment Accrual
– Set the Table for a Company Wide RFP

6. Innovation: Challenging the Supply Chain
• Enabling the Vision:
– Multiple Production Points
• Visibility of Cost
• Optimizing the Distribution Network
Present to the Future State

7. What’s Next…
• Work Flow Improvement
• Execution within One Platform
– All Modes to Include Small Package
• The Slow Turn of Commodity Based Logic to
Supply Chain Partnerships and Collaboration
through Technology
• Deeper Use of Supply Chain Data for Business
Analytics

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