SAP
Transportation
Management

Transportation becomes harder when planning, carriers, execution and costs are managed as separate processes.

Expertum combines deep logistics knowledge with strong SAP expertise to connect those flows in SAP Transportation Management. We help you improve planning, strengthen control and create a transport process that works across the wider supply chain.

THE CHALLENGE

Transport gets harder when planning and execution drift apart

Transportation teams need to balance cost, capacity and service every day. When planning, carrier processes and freight costs are disconnected, decisions become slower and harder to control.

Planning depends on too much manual work

Planners spend time combining data, adjusting loads and resolving constraints that should be handled in one process.

Execution lacks one reliable view

When transport status and exceptions sit across different systems, teams react later and coordination becomes harder.

Carrier processes are difficult to standardise

Selection, tendering and communication vary by carrier, region and mode, creating unnecessary manual work.

Freight costs become clear too late

When planning, rates and settlement are separated, it becomes harder to understand expected cost and verify what is actually invoiced.

OUR APPROACH

Design transportation around how your network really works

Expertum combines logistics, SAP and integration expertise in one team. We start with your transport network, then design SAP TM around the decisions planners and logistics teams need to make.

1

Start with real transport flows

We look at volumes, lanes, modes, carriers, constraints and costs before designing the solution.

2

Simplify before you automate

We remove unnecessary complexity and use standard SAP TM processes where they support the operation.

3

Connect the full transport process

We design planning, carrier selection, execution, warehouse integration and freight settlement as one connected flow.

4

Stay close when operations take over

We test realistic transport scenarios and remain involved through cutover, stabilisation and further optimisation.

“Supply chains don’t fail because of lack of effort. They fail because of limited visibility. With connected processes, real-time insights, and the right technology, logistics becomes a strategic advantage instead of an operational challenge.”

Nick Mahieu
Group Competence Lead Supply Chain, Expertum
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM US

Logistics expertise that stays close to the operation

Expertum combines deep logistics knowledge with SAP TM expertise and a broader view across warehouse, finance and integration. We help you make the right design choices and stay involved until they work in daily operations.

Expertum colleagues together

We start with the transport process

We first understand how planning, carriers, execution and freight settlement work today before deciding what needs to change.

We connect TM to the wider supply chain

Our specialists look beyond transportation and connect TM with warehouse operations, sales, purchasing, finance and integration where relevant.

We challenge unnecessary complexity

We use standard SAP TM capabilities where they fit and speak up when existing processes or requirements create complexity without enough value.

We stay close through delivery and stabilisation

The people shaping the solution remain involved through testing, cutover and the first operational cycles, so issues are solved with full context.

PROVEN RESULTS

Customer success

BANK OF MONTREAL

“Our users are thrilled. The ability to drill down into data and make changes in one place has been a big win. We went from 48-second login times to under 5 seconds.”

Cally Hunt, Head of Finance Technology

900+
GL accounts rationalized
$1M+
Annual savings
<5 sec
Login time (from 48s)

A few of the companies we guided to SAP S/4HANA

Frequently asked questions

SAP Transportation Management (SAP TM) is a transportation and logistics management solution within SAP Supply Chain Management that helps companies plan, execute, monitor, and optimize freight and transportation processes. It provides end-to-end visibility across the supply chain while reducing transportation costs and improving delivery performance.

SAP TM supports road, air, ocean, and rail transportation for both inbound and outbound logistics operations.

Companies use SAP TM to improve logistics efficiency, automate transportation processes, and gain real-time visibility into shipments and freight costs.

Key benefits include:

  • Reduced transportation and freight costs
  • Optimized route and load planning
  • Real-time shipment tracking and visibility
  • Automated carrier selection and freight settlement
  • Improved delivery reliability and customer service
  • Better integration across logistics and supply chain operations

SAP TM includes a wide range of transportation management capabilities designed to streamline logistics operations and supply chain execution.

Core SAP TM functionalities include:

  • Transportation planning and optimization
  • Freight order and freight unit management
  • Carrier selection and tendering
  • Freight cost calculation and settlement
  • Shipment tracking and event management
  • Transportation analytics and KPI reporting
  • Dock appointment scheduling and resource planning

SAP TM integrates seamlessly with SAP S/4HANA and other SAP Supply Chain Management solutions to create a connected logistics ecosystem. 

A key differentiator of SAP TM is its native financial integration with SAP S/4HANA. Freight settlement documents support freight cost accruals and invoice verification, connecting transportation execution directly with financial processes.

Common integrations include:

  • SAP S/4HANA for orders, master data, and financial integration
  • SAP EWM for warehouse and transportation synchronization
  • SAP GTS for customs and global trade compliance
  • SAP Event Management for real-time transport visibility
  • External carrier and logistics partner platforms via APIs and EDI

This integration enables end-to-end supply chain visibility and more efficient transportation execution.

Yes. SAP TM is designed to support complex, high-volume, and international transportation networks across multiple regions, carriers, and transportation modes.

Organizations use SAP TM to manage:

  • Multi-modal transportation
  • International freight operations
  • Complex carrier networks
  • Large-scale distribution environments
  • Advanced transportation planning scenarios
  • Global freight cost management and compliance

SAP TM is widely used by manufacturing, retail, consumer goods, automotive, and logistics companies looking to scale and optimize their transportation operations.

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