What is buyer's consolidation in SAP TM - Transportation Management?

SAP Term: buyer's consolidation

• Component: TM

• Component Name: Transportation Management

• Description: The collecting together of individual shipments from different shippers at the port of loading into a single container as a full container load FCL. This ensures that the shipper doesn't pay a more expensive less-than-container-load LCL charge.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Buyer's consolidation is a feature of SAP Transportation Management (TM) that allows buyers to consolidate multiple orders into one shipment. This helps to reduce costs and improve efficiency by reducing the number of shipments and consolidating them into one. It also helps to reduce the amount of paperwork associated with multiple orders. 
  
  How to use it: 
  In order to use buyer's consolidation, buyers must first set up a consolidation profile in SAP TM. This profile will define the criteria for which orders should be consolidated, such as the origin and destination of the shipment, the type of goods being shipped, and any other relevant information. Once the profile is set up, buyers can then select orders that meet the criteria and consolidate them into one shipment. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When setting up a consolidation profile, it is important to consider all relevant factors that could affect the cost and efficiency of the shipment. For example, buyers should consider the size and weight of the goods being shipped, as well as any special requirements such as temperature control or hazardous materials handling. 
  
  Related Information: 
  SAP TM also offers other features such as freight optimization, route planning, and tracking & tracing that can help buyers optimize their shipments and reduce costs. Additionally, SAP TM can be integrated with other SAP modules such as Materials Management (MM) and Sales & Distribution (SD) to provide a more comprehensive view of the supply chain.