What is direct shipment in SAP TM - Transportation Management?

SAP Term: direct shipment

• Component: TM

• Component Name: Transportation Management

• Description: An air-freight-specific process in which the logistics service provider organizes only the main carriage stage of the route. Actual processing is carried out by the shipper and the carrier. Therefore, a house air waybill is not required; transportation activities are processed on the basis of the master air waybill.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Direct shipment is a feature of SAP Transportation Management (TM) that allows for the direct delivery of goods from the supplier to the customer. This eliminates the need for intermediate storage and handling, resulting in faster delivery times and cost savings. 
  
  How to use it: 
  In order to use direct shipment, the supplier must be set up as a direct shipment partner in SAP TM. Once this is done, the customer can place an order with the supplier and specify that it should be shipped directly to them. The supplier will then ship the goods directly to the customer without any intermediate storage or handling. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When setting up a direct shipment partner in SAP TM, make sure to include all relevant information such as contact details, payment terms, and shipping instructions. This will ensure that the process runs smoothly and that there are no delays or misunderstandings. 
  
  Related Information: 
  Direct shipment is just one of many features of SAP TM. Other features include freight forwarding, route optimization, and freight cost management. All of these features can help streamline transportation processes and reduce costs.