A TMS in the cloud

What does a TMS in the cloud mean?

In the past you could only manage and store your data, apps and software in physical locations such as a hard drive, but these days we increasingly work online. A TMS in the cloud fits this perfectly; you can think of it as an online workplace. As long as there is an internet connection, you always have access to your own TMS environment, anywhere. Whether you are in the office, on the road or working from home. With your permission, your customers also have round-the-clock insight into where and when goods are delivered.

How do you know whether you work with a TMS in the cloud?

There are very few fully cloud-based Transport Management Systems. Yet suppliers regularly claim that their TMS is available in the cloud, while in reality you simply work through their browser on a remote desktop rather than online. That is why it is good to be extra alert about whether you really work fully online and reap the benefits of it. Here is how to check.

The check in two points

• 1 You really work in the cloud when you only need an internet connection to access your data.
• 2 You do not really work in the cloud when you first have to make a desktop connection and log in through a browser to access your data.

Want to try a TMS in the cloud for free?

Of course we can imagine that switching to a TMS in the cloud feels exciting. It helps to realise that the cloud is the same as online banking or working with online accounting software, for example. You probably already work in the cloud far more than you might initially think. Ready to take the step? Then get in touch with us for more information or create a free basic account straight away.