TIMOCOM and Arvato Collaborate in the Field of Supply Chain Solutions

The internationally operating IT specialist Arvato Systems GmbH connects the Smart Logistics System of the FreightTech company TIMOCOM with platbricks – the Arvato Smart Logistics Platform. The combined logistics solutions enable seamless tracking of goods from the warehouse through transport to the customer

(Erkrath / Gütersloh) – Digitalization in logistics is advancing rapidly with the advent of cloud computing, increasingly displacing the previously established “on-premise IT landscapes” for warehousing and transport.

Numerous Digitalization Gaps Exist

However, numerous digitalization gaps still exist, particularly in cross-company processes along the supply chain. Manufacturing companies, in particular, lack transparency regarding the status of their raw materials (inbound) and the distribution of their finished goods (outbound) to customers, including where the goods are currently located, when they will arrive at their destination, and whether there are any relevant delays or disruptions. When customers of the producers inquire about the status of a shipment, many manual research steps are necessary to provide accurate information. Additionally, the switching of transport service providers and the billing of transports are not consistently digitized among most shippers.

platbricks Manages Cross-Company Logistics Processes

For this purpose, Arvato Systems has developed platbricks – the Arvato Smart Logistics Platform. platbricks is a digital modular system that allows for the management of both internal and cross-company logistics processes and has now been connected to TIMOCOM’s Smart Logistics System. Bernd Jaschinski-Schürmann, Head of Digital Supply Chain Management at Arvato Systems, describes the benefits of linking both systems as follows: “platbricks, through its connection to TIMOCOM’s Smart Logistics System, enables our customers from trade and industry as well as logistics service providers to achieve complete transparency and digitalization of transport processing across Europe. With just a few clicks, a suitable carrier can be selected for a transport and tracked until delivery to the customer.”

Up to 750,000 Cargo Space Offers Per Day

TIMOCOM’s Smart Logistics System combines applications and services for a secure, faster, and simpler transport process. This begins with the initiation via a freight exchange, one of the leading platforms in Europe, and continues through the commissioning to the execution of transports, all completely digital. Up to 750,000 international freight and cargo space offers are processed daily in TIMOCOM’s Smart Logistics System.APIs bridge the gap between Arvato Systems’ cloud logistics software platbricks, TIMOCOM’s Smart Logistics System, and the transport management and tracking systems of its more than 45,000 customers across Europe. “Through TIMOCOM’s APIs, manual data transfer is replaced, reducing sources of error and saving time. As a result, customers benefit from optimized workflows and increased transparency in the transport process,” says Steven van Cauteren, Head of Key Account & Partner Management at TIMOCOM. “GPS data from 265 connected telematics systems can also be accessed in the Smart Logistics System, thereby enhancing real-time visibility in the transport chain.”

TIMOCOM Fits into the Arvato Portfolio

And Bernd Jaschinski-Schürmann adds: “With TIMOCOM, we have found a renowned and internationally operating partner that overcomes the lack of transparency between warehousing and transport processing to end customers, fitting very well into our portfolio. Furthermore, a possible integration with SAP S4/HANA and the transport component SAP TM is already pre-configured, creating seamless integration into the entire supply chain for SAP users. Whether incoming orders, outgoing customer orders, or internal transfers, any form of transport needs can be passed to the carrier via a standardized interface without any development effort.”About TIMOCOMTIMOCOM GmbH is a medium-sized FreightTech company. The IT and data specialist supports its customers with smart, secure, and simple solutions to achieve their logistics goals. Through TIMOCOM’s Smart Logistics System, more than 45,000 verified companies connect, posting up to 750,000 international freight and cargo space offers daily.

Arvato Systems GmbH

As an internationally operating IT specialist, Arvato Systems supports renowned companies in their digital transformation. More than 3,000 employees at over 25 locations worldwide stand for high technical understanding, industry expertise, and a clear focus on customer needs. As a team, we develop innovative IT solutions, bring our customers to the cloud, integrate digital processes, and take over the operation and support of IT systems. Additionally, we can represent entire value chains within the Bertelsmann Group’s Arvato. We shape our business relationships personally and collaboratively with our customers, achieving sustainable success together.www.timocom.com   https://www.arvato-systems.deImage: TIMOCOM and Arvato Systems cooperate in the field of digital supply chain solutions – © Arvato Systems GmbH