What is carrier in SAP TM - Transportation Management?

SAP Term: carrier

• Component: TM

• Component Name: Transportation Management

• Description: A company that transports goods from one location to another.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Carrier is a term used in SAP Transportation Management (TM) to refer to a company or individual that provides transportation services. This includes freight carriers, shipping companies, and other third-party logistics providers. Carriers are responsible for the physical movement of goods from one location to another. 
  
  How to use it: 
  In SAP TM, carriers are used to define the transportation services that will be used for a shipment. This includes the type of service (e.g. air, sea, road), the mode of transport (e.g. truck, train, ship), and the cost associated with the service. Carriers can also be used to track performance metrics such as on-time delivery and cost efficiency. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When selecting a carrier for a shipment, it is important to consider factors such as cost, reliability, and customer service. It is also important to ensure that the carrier is compliant with all applicable laws and regulations. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on carriers in SAP TM, please refer to the official SAP documentation at https://help.sap.com/viewer/product/SAP_TM/9.6/en-US