What is multimodal transportation in SAP TM - Transportation Management?

SAP Term: multimodal transportation

• Component: TM

• Component Name: Transportation Management

• Description: Transport in which one or more orders are unloaded from one vehicle and loaded onto another vehicle that can be of a different type and mode, on the way from the source location to the target location. For example, multimodal transportation can involve the unloading from a truck and loading onto a ship.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Multimodal transportation is a type of transportation that uses multiple modes of transport, such as road, rail, air, and sea, to move goods from one place to another. It is a cost-effective and efficient way to move goods over long distances. SAP Transportation Management (TM) is a software solution that helps companies manage their multimodal transportation operations. 
  
  How to use it: 
  SAP TM enables companies to plan, execute, and monitor their multimodal transportation operations. It provides tools for route optimization, shipment tracking, freight cost management, and more. It also allows companies to integrate their transportation operations with other SAP solutions such as SAP ERP and SAP SCM. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When using SAP TM for multimodal transportation operations, it is important to ensure that all the necessary data is entered accurately and completely. This will help ensure that the system can accurately calculate the most cost-effective routes and provide accurate shipment tracking information. 
  
  Related Information: 
  SAP TM also provides tools for managing other types of transportation operations such as domestic and international freight forwarding, intermodal transportation, and warehousing. It can also be integrated with other SAP solutions such as SAP EWM and SAP S/4HANA.