What is transportation service provider selection in SAP SCM-APO-VS - Vehicle Scheduling?

SAP Term: transportation service provider selection

• Component: SCM-APO-VS

• Component Name: Vehicle Scheduling

• Description: Assignment of planned shipments to transportation service providers.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Transportation service provider selection is a component of SAP's Supply Chain Management-Advanced Planner and Optimizer (SCM-APO) Vehicle Scheduling (VS) module. It enables users to select the most suitable transportation service provider for their goods based on criteria such as cost, delivery time, and quality of service. 
  
  How to use it: 
  The transportation service provider selection component of SCM-APO-VS allows users to define criteria for selecting the most suitable transportation service provider for their goods. This includes factors such as cost, delivery time, and quality of service. The system then evaluates the available providers and selects the one that best meets the user's criteria. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When selecting a transportation service provider, it is important to consider not only cost but also delivery time and quality of service. Additionally, it is important to consider the reliability of the provider and their ability to meet your needs in terms of capacity and flexibility. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on SAP's SCM-APO-VS Vehicle Scheduling module, please visit the SAP website at https://www.sap.com/products/scm-apo-vs.html. Additionally, you can find more information on transportation service providers at https://www.transportproviders.org/.