What is back-to-back in SAP TM - Transportation Management?

SAP Term: back-to-back

• Component: TM

• Component Name: Transportation Management

• Description: An air-freight-specific process, in which a customer agrees with a logistics service provider that consolidation of goods in a master air waybill is not allowed, for example, because of legal restrictions in a country. This means that only one master air waybill freight booking can be assigned to one house air waybill forwarding order.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Back-to-back is a term used in SAP Transportation Management (TM) to describe a process of shipping goods from one location to another without any intermediate storage. This process is also known as direct delivery. The goods are shipped directly from the supplier to the customer, without any intermediate storage or handling. 
  
  How to use it: 
  In SAP TM, back-to-back can be used to streamline the transportation process and reduce costs. It can be used for both inbound and outbound shipments. For inbound shipments, it allows for direct delivery from the supplier to the customer, eliminating the need for intermediate storage or handling. For outbound shipments, it allows for direct delivery from the customer to the end customer, eliminating the need for intermediate storage or handling. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When using back-to-back in SAP TM, it is important to ensure that all necessary information is provided to both the supplier and customer. This includes details such as shipment dates, delivery locations, and product information. Additionally, it is important to ensure that all necessary documents are provided to both parties in order to ensure a smooth and efficient process. 
  
  Related Information: 
  Back-to-back is just one of many features available in SAP TM. Other features include freight forwarding, route optimization, and shipment tracking. Additionally, SAP TM can be integrated with other SAP modules such as Materials Management (MM) and Sales & Distribution (SD) for a more comprehensive solution.