What is on-carriage in SAP TM - Transportation Management?

SAP Term: on-carriage

• Component: TM

• Component Name: Transportation Management

• Description: The stage in which goods are moved after the main carriage.

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• Key Concepts: 
  On-carriage is a term used in SAP Transportation Management (TM) to refer to the process of transferring goods from one carrier to another. This is typically done when goods need to be transported over a long distance, and the original carrier does not have the capacity or capability to complete the entire journey. On-carriage is also known as interlining. 
  
  How to use it: 
  In SAP TM, on-carriage can be used to plan and execute transportation of goods over long distances. The process begins by selecting a carrier for the first leg of the journey, and then selecting another carrier for the second leg. The two carriers must be compatible in order for on-carriage to be successful. Once the carriers are selected, the goods can be transferred from one carrier to another at a designated transfer point. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When selecting carriers for on-carriage, it is important to consider factors such as cost, reliability, and transit time. It is also important to ensure that both carriers are compatible with each other in terms of equipment and services offered. 
  
  Related Information: 
  On-carriage is closely related to other transportation management concepts such as freight forwarding and intermodal transportation. Freight forwarding involves arranging for goods to be transported from one place to another using multiple carriers, while intermodal transportation involves using multiple modes of transport (e.g., truck, train, ship) to move goods from one place to another.