Frequently Asked Questions

A transport management system (TMS) is a software system that supports the procurement of transport services, the calculation of the optimal routes and the registration and implementation of the transport plans. Such systems are increasingly used by transport companies and transport departments of companies.

A TMS contains several functions:

• • preparation, such as the acquisition of cargo and transportation facilities
  • planning, such as booking a ride, route planning and communicating the expected departure and arrival time
  • the control of the progress of the trip, as well as the control of the condition of the cargo and the vehicle.
  • financial and administrative handling
  • management information

Our tools are characterized, among other things, by the short lead time of implementation. Within 2 working days, the most complex system is operational.

e-Lips TMS is a complete and modular transport management system (TMS). e-Lips TMS can be linked to your own accounting package, on-board computers and other systems.

Investing in TMS to organize your transport more efficiently is a great first step. However, to get the most out of your TMS, integration is very important.

e-Lips TMS has a modular structure. All tools are modular, you only buy what you use. This makes every tool feasible for every company. Expanding is of course possible.

To support your road freight continued growth, you need to improve your competitiveness, control, capacity and efficiency.

With five or more trucks, you should start talking to us about your current and future technology infrastructure needs.

E-Lips TMS is a standard package. At the request of the customer, it is possible to expand the standard package by means of reports, so that your specific wishes can be realized.

E-Lips TMS is available in Dutch, English and German.

With e-Lips TMS you can choose to have assignments automatically read in by links with your client. We also offer various options to keep your client informed of the progress of the assignment. Clients often appreciate such feedback, because it benefits both sides: your client does not need to call or email to inquire about progress, and your own employees do not waste time answering your clients ' questions.

E-Lips TMS helps determine the price of a ride. Determining the price of a ride can be done in a quote or after the ride has been driven. By setting the extensive possibilities of price calculation, the right price is determined flawlessly for every ride. After determining the price, the invoice can be created and collected based on the settings you have chosen. This invoice can then be printed or sent digitally by e-mail.

e-Lips RDA is a Remote Desktop Transport Management system intended for shipping container carriers. e-Lips RDA is your online modern Transport Management system offered as an APP and available on your computer (PC or MAC). Access your system anytime, anywhere, you are not tied to office and computer. with e-Lips RDA, we offer small transport companies the opportunity to automate and digitize. A comprehensive online TMS program for a monthly fee.

e-Lips RDA can be linked with your own accounting package and on-board computers.

Investing in TMS to organize your transport more efficiently is a great first step. However, to get the most out of your TMS, integration is very important.

eMobits is an on-board computer app that runs on Android smartphones and tablets and is fully integrated with e-Lips TMS.

eMobits offers you the possibility to manage and track your drivers on a map in a simple, smart and fast way.
eMobits is an extension of your TMS, an on-board computer, in your vehicle in the form of an app. Suitable and intended for any type of transport company. You get 100% on-board computer for a minimal investment and low monthly costs. Expensive investments or complex and time-consuming installations and installation are no longer necessary.

With eMobit's on-board computer app you can get started quickly. This prevents your material from having to stand still for the installation of the necessary hardware. This also saves you and your material time and therefore money. In addition, we support the possibility to link the APP to a driver or a truck. You can use eMobits for:

• Registration of drivers working hours;
• Managing drivers with Ritten;
• Communicate with drivers via messages;
• Provide your planning system with all necessary information such as times, scans, numbers, damage data, etc.
• Giving drivers the opportunity to pre-notify themselves at Portbase, PSA terminal and DP World.

eMobits on-board computer app comes with a back office system www.emobits.com. On the portal you can follow live on a map where your vehicles are located, whether they are moving, at what speed vehicles are moving and in which direction. All this is quickly made visible to you with various methods without you having to click on anything.

The functionalities of the portal where eMobit's on-board computer app is linked:

• In the portal you can see how long the drivers have been logged in to the app and what activities the vehicles are engaged in. You can also consult historical data in the cockpit. You can either display this historical data on a map in the form of a driven route, or you can view in a table which activities were carried out when and for how long.
• The portal has a task window, in which you can monitor which tasks are on the device, which tasks your driver is working on and which tasks still need to be performed.
• You also have access to a message center in the portal. In the message center you can follow live all communication / message exchange between you and all your vehicles. You can also create a new message here and send it to your vehicle. It is also possible to send group messages.

That you and your client make agreements with each other about the electronic and automatic exchange of data.

In practice, this will usually come down to:

• Receive orders and additions to orders electronically and process them automatically
• Send additional data back to the client (Container no., seal no., weight, etc.)
• Return documents (CMR, Weigh ticket, interchange, etc.)
• Track and Trace of containers
• Alerts when specific events occur
• Submit invoices digitally

There are several reasons why you connect with customers. The main reasons are:

• Save time and capacity with job entry.
• Prevent errors when entering commands.
• Making information quickly available to planners.
• Because the client asks for it.

We already have more than 100 links with different companies. Some of the companies we have a link with are:

• 8motions
• Agility
• APM
• BDP
• Berkman
• Coolcontrol
• DHL
• Dijco
• EGS
• Esprit
• Extraco
• Hapag Lloyd
• Hyundai
• Heineken
• Iteq
• Jabil
• Khuene Nagel
• Kramer
• Kline
• Maersk  Inkomend  Order, Uitgaand container track and trace
• Medlog
• M.Meijer
• Navision
• Newport
• Nippon
• OOCL
• Primark
• Roveg
• Ritra
• RSC
• Samskip
• Seacon
• Schenker
• Softpak
• Tommy
• TMA Logistics
•  Tradeshift (facturen digitaal verzenden voor Kuhne Nagel en DHL)
• Verhoex

Yes, we have existing links with countless accounting programs.

Link Accounting package for sales invoices

Sales invoices can be transferred from e-Lips TMS software to accounting software at the level of general ledger numbers by means of the 'Link accounting software for sales invoices'.

Link Accounting package for purchase invoices

Purchase notes created in the e-Lips TMS software can be exported to ledger level accounting software.

We currently already have a working link with the following accounting programs:

• Exact Globe
• Exact Online
• King
• Cash
• Snelstart
• Acount view
• iMuis
• Twinfield
• Afas
• Template
• Yuki
• Sage 50
• Magic Hands
• Cash and Pay

With an expert team, we provide support to users of our tools every working day. As a strategic partner, we proactively support and advise you in the field of IT.

It is possible to request a demo without obligation. Call 010 795 18 31 to make an appointment or use the contact form on the website.