"Not a Broker or 3PL but an In-House Consultant"
S.L.I.M.S.
Southern Logistics Information Management System (S.L.I.M.S.) is a robust and comprehensive LTL management application offered to our customers at no cost while they are with Southern Logistics Group, (SLG). As part of our commitment to excellent customer service.
S.L.I.M.S. Features
Shipping Features
Accounting, Invoicing, and IT Features:
Accounting, Invoicing, and IT Features:
- Zip code routing to all shipping points
- Rate shopper for all selected carriers
- Identifies transit times per shipment for all carriers
- Preloaded shipment addresses, commodity information/data, and accessorials
- Automated creation of standard and VICs BOLs, barcoding of Pro# and PO# on BOLs, and skid labels
- Automated inbound/outbound routing, tracking, tracing, exception scans, and PODs
- Automated carrier notification and validation for shipment pickup
- Automated Customer/Vendor email shipment notification
- Cubic Feet/Density Calculator
Accounting, Invoicing, and IT Features:
Accounting, Invoicing, and IT Features:
Accounting, Invoicing, and IT Features:
- Free auditing and corrections of LTL freight invoices
- Automated invoice approval and payment for LTL/Truckload shipments
- Dissects all costs for every shipment
- Capability to create customer shipment invoices with an up-charge option if required
- Preassigned authority levels for all users
- Capability of managing freight company-wide or per-location
- Manage/research all LTL/Truckload shipments instantly
- Email/reports sent to management if the preferred carrier is not utilized
- Proprietary TMS is SAP, Oracle, WMS accounting software, or any in-house national freight (LTL) technology ERP custom integration, at no additional cost
Commodity/Address Features:
Commodity/Address Features:
Commodity/Address Features:
- Programming of preset shipment address and commodity information to reduce shipment prep time and errors
- SLG assists customer for preprogramming all required information
Management Tools
Commodity/Address Features:
Commodity/Address Features:
- Preassigned authority levels for all users
- Capability of managing shipments company-wide or per location
- Manage/research all LTL shipments instantly
- Email sent to management if preferred carrier is not utilized
AI RATED TMS SYSTEMS
Transportation Management Systems (TMS) Comparison by Vendor:
We asked AI to rate the top systems and then to look at S.L.I.M.S and compare it with the others.
1. Oracle Transportation Management (OTM) - Fee based
- Rating: 8.4/10 (Composite Score)
- Strengths: Comprehensive global solution that integrates planning, optimization, fleet management, and machine learning to streamline logistics
- Best for: Enterprises with global transportation and supply chain needs.
2. SAP Transportation Management - Fee based
- Rating: 7.9/10
- Strengths: Optimizes logistics processes and reduces transportation complexity with strong ERP integration
- Best for: Companies requiring seamless integration with SAP ERP and global logistics.
3. MercuryGate TMS - Fee based
- Rating: 8.4/10 (Composite Score), 8.5/10 (Customer Experience Score)
- Strengths: Excels in multi-modal and multi-leg shipment management, financial tracking, and scalability
- Best for: Mid-to-large businesses requiring scalability in their transportation management.
4. Blue Yonder TMS - Fee based
- Rating: 7.9/10
- Strengths: AI-driven solution with end-to-end logistics execution and machine learning-based supply chain optimization
- Best for: Organizations looking for future-forward, autonomous logistics tools.
5. Trimble TMS - Fee based
- Rating: 7.2/10 (Composite Score), 7.4/10 (Customer Experience Score)
- Strengths: Offers a wide range of tools for carriers, shippers, and brokers, focusing on fleet and freight management
- Best for: Transportation companies with extensive fleet management operations.
6. E2open - Fee based
- Rating: 7.6/10
- Strengths: Real-time visibility and freight optimization with network collaboration
- Best for: Companies focused on maximizing logistics visibility and compliance across the supply chain.
7. Southern Logistics Group - S.L.I.M.S. - FREE
- Rating: AI Recommendation based on features against other top vendors
- Strengths: S.L.I.M.S. (Southern Logistics Information Management System) is a premium TMS product, provided free to customers with no hidden fees or costs, making it a first in the industry. It offers customizable features to fit your specific logistics needs and is easily integrated into existing systems, such as ERP platforms like SAP and Oracle. The system includes automated BOL creation, carrier rate comparison, invoice auditing, and custom reports.
- Best for: Businesses looking to reduce costs in LTL shipping, with the benefit of using a comprehensive, highly customizable TMS solution at no cost.
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