What is delivery tour in SAP TM - Transportation Management?

SAP Term: delivery tour

• Component: TM

• Component Name: Transportation Management

• Description: A trip of a vehicle during which goods are delivered to different locations.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Delivery Tour is a feature of SAP Transportation Management (TM) that allows users to plan and manage the delivery of goods from one location to another. It enables users to create and manage delivery tours, which are a series of stops along a route that are used to deliver goods. Delivery tours can be planned manually or automatically using the TM system. 
  
  How to use it: 
  To use Delivery Tour, users must first create a tour in the TM system. This can be done manually or automatically using the TM system. Once the tour is created, users can then assign stops along the route and assign resources such as vehicles and drivers to each stop. The tour can then be monitored and managed in real-time using the TM system. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating a delivery tour, it is important to consider the most efficient route for delivering goods. This can be done by taking into account factors such as traffic, road conditions, and distance between stops. Additionally, it is important to consider the resources available for each stop, such as vehicles and drivers, in order to ensure that the tour is completed in a timely manner. 
  
  Related Information: 
  SAP Transportation Management (TM) is a comprehensive solution for managing transportation operations. It provides features such as freight cost management, route optimization, shipment tracking, and delivery tour planning. Additionally, SAP TM integrates with other SAP solutions such as SAP ERP and SAP S/4HANA to provide an end-to-end view of transportation operations.