What is trade lane in SAP TM - Transportation Management?

SAP Term: trade lane

• Component: TM

• Component Name: Transportation Management

• Description: An abstract representation of transport classifications, which is used by both transportation allocations and business shares. A trade lane does not connect any transportation network nodes zone, location, and so on; it is a context-independent classification of any transportation-related activities. EXAMPLE All transports from Hamburg to New York All transports within Germany All transports that leave Bavaria

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• Key Concepts: 
  Trade lane is a term used in SAP Transportation Management (TM) to refer to a route or corridor between two locations. It is used to define the transportation of goods from one place to another, and can be used to plan and optimize the transportation of goods. 
  
  How to use it: 
  In SAP TM, trade lanes are used to define the transportation of goods from one place to another. They are used to plan and optimize the transportation of goods, and can be used to determine the most cost-effective route for transporting goods. Trade lanes can also be used to track shipments and monitor performance. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating a trade lane in SAP TM, it is important to consider factors such as cost, time, and distance. Additionally, it is important to consider any potential risks associated with the route, such as weather or traffic conditions. 
  
  Related Information: 
  SAP TM also offers other features such as freight forwarding, shipment tracking, and freight optimization. Additionally, SAP TM can be integrated with other SAP modules such as Materials Management (MM) and Sales & Distribution (SD).