Benefits of a TMS with Odoo
In the transport and logistics industry, powerful digital tools are no longer a luxury—they're a necessity. A TMS based on Odoo is the natural evolution toward a modern, efficient, and fully integrated operation.
Transport companies deal with daily challenges: poor route planning, inefficient vehicle usage, human error, rising costs, and low traceability. With a system like Guraify’s, built on Odoo, those problems turn into real opportunities.
A logistics management software that combines the power of Odoo ERP with advanced traffic features offers:
- Full control of the transport flow
- Automation of admin tasks
- Reduction of operational costs
- Improved customer service
- Real-time integration across departments (sales, warehouse, accounting)
Core System Features
A powerful TMS doesn’t just organize — it transforms freight traffic management. Here are the key features of Guraify’s Odoo-based system:
- Automatic assignment of trips based on availability, distances, and legal constraints
- Optimized route planning with integrated maps and toll calculations
- Real-time fleet tracking via GPS
- Automated document management, from delivery notes to invoicing
- Driver hours control (tachograph compliance)
- Alerts and automatic notifications for delays, incidents, or last-minute changes
- Performance analytics by trip, driver, or client
All within a modern, intuitive, and customizable interface.
Integration with ERP and CRM
One of the strongest aspects of the Odoo transport system is its seamless integration with other ERP modules:
- ERP: Sync orders, accounting, invoicing, purchasing, inventory
- CRM: Manage customer relations and sales workflows
- HR: Oversee drivers’ schedules, holidays, and absences
- BI Tools: Real-time dashboards and strategic KPIs
This ensures a single source of truth for all departments, updated in real time and accessible from anywhere.
Traffic Automation
One of the most revolutionary aspects of Guraify’s TMS is its logistics and traffic automation:
- The system recalculates every 30 minutes for optimal trip assignments
- It considers vehicle and driver availability, cargo limitations, legal norms
- Proactively suggests adjustments to avoid delays
- Automatically generates trip documentation
This frees traffic managers from constant fire-fighting, letting them focus on strategic decisions.
Reducing Logistics Costs
A modern TMS brings real, tangible cost savings within weeks
- Fewer empty miles, thanks to optimized routing
- Less vehicle downtime
- Better load planning, reducing urgent and incomplete deliveries
- Lower human error, a major hidden cost
- Automated administrative processes, freeing up time
The investment pays for itself quickly, and the ROI is measurable.
Use Cases in Real Companies
Here are practical examples of how companies use Guraify’s Odoo-based TMS:
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National food distribution company:
- Reduced empty mileage by 25%
- Scheduled trips based on clients’ delivery windows
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International logistics operator:
- Full integration with ERP and CRM
- Automatic alerts for SLA breaches
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Groupage-focused carrier:
- Detailed control of cargo units and pallets
- Eliminated invoicing errors
Comparison with Other TMS
Many TMS platforms are powerful, but let’s compare:
| Feature | Traditional TMS | Guraify's Odoo TMS |
|---|---|---|
| Customization | Limited | Extensive |
| Initial Cost | High | Affordable |
| ERP Integration | Difficult | Native |
| Scalability | Varies | Total |
| Extra Modules | Not included | Included with Odoo |
| Open Source | Rarely | Yes (Odoo) |
This makes Odoo for carriers the most flexible, modern, and cost-effective option available.
How to Implement It Successfully
Implementing a truck traffic software solution requires a structured method. Guraify ensures success with these steps:
- Technical audit: Assess current ERP/TMS systems
- Project planning: Define phases and responsibilities
- Integration: Use APIs or direct database links
- Configuration: Tailor the algorithm to company rules
- Training: Hands-on sessions for traffic teams
- Go-live: Live support during the launch phase
- Optimization: Ongoing refinement post-launch
Why Guraify Is the Right Choice
Guraify is more than just software. It’s a strategic partner for digital transformation in the transport sector.
✅ Real industry experience
✅ Technical and functional support
✅ Scalable, flexible solutions
✅ Focus on ROI and operational excellence
With TrafficLive + Odoo, we provide the most powerful integrated logistics TMS available today.
Conclusion
Digitalizing traffic management with a TMS based on Odoo is essential to compete in today’s fast-moving logistics world. Automation, traceability, cost reduction, and efficiency are the pillars on which Guraify can help you build the future of your company.
It’s not just a tool. It’s a strategy for smarter growth.
What Is a TMS with Odoo