What is carrier service in SAP TM - Transportation Management?

SAP Term: carrier service

• Component: TM

• Component Name: Transportation Management

• Description: An intangible product that a business partner who is responsible for transporting goods offers to shippers or logistics service providers. For example, a carrier service can be handling dangerous goods, providing transportation insurance, or providing a fumigation service for containers.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Carrier service is a component of SAP Transportation Management (TM) that enables companies to manage their transportation operations. It provides a comprehensive set of features and functions to help companies plan, execute, and monitor their transportation activities. Carrier service helps companies optimize their transportation costs, reduce lead times, and improve customer service. 
  
  How to use it: 
  Carrier service can be used to manage the entire transportation process from planning to execution. It provides features such as route optimization, shipment tracking, and freight cost calculation. It also allows companies to manage their carrier relationships by providing visibility into carrier performance and allowing them to compare different carriers. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When using carrier service, it is important to ensure that the data entered into the system is accurate and up-to-date. This will help ensure that the system is able to provide accurate results and optimize the transportation process. Additionally, it is important to regularly review carrier performance data in order to identify areas for improvement. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on carrier service, please refer to the SAP Transportation Management documentation. Additionally, there are several online resources available that provide detailed information on how to use carrier service in SAP TM.