The Value of Collaborative Transportation Management (CTM): Its Relationship to CPFR and Information Technology

Of current importance to the fields of transportation, logistics, and supply chain management is the concept of Supply Chain Collaboration. One of the primary processes associated with Supply Chain Collaboration is Collaborative Planning, Forecasting and Replenishment (CPFR). However, a relatively n...

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Published inTransportation journal Vol. 42; no. 4; pp. 55 - 65
Main Authors ESPER, TERRY L., WILLIAMS, LISA R.
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Lock Haven, PA The American Society of Traffic and Logistics 01.07.2003
American Society of Transportation and Logistics
Pennsylvania State University Press
Subjects
Alliances
Applied sciences
Bulk carriers
Case studies
Charge carriers
Collaboration
Costs
Customer services
Exact sciences and technology
Freight
Ground, air and sea transportation, marine construction
Information technology
Internet
Inventory
Inventory management
Logistics
Planning
Sales forecasting
Shipments
Studies
Supply chain management
Supply chains
Transportation
Transportation planning, management and economics
Transportation services
Case study
Replenishment
Cooperation
Transportation
Transportation chain
Management
Planning
Research
Value analysis
Forecasting
Information technology
Logistics
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Summary:Of current importance to the fields of transportation, logistics, and supply chain management is the concept of Supply Chain Collaboration. One of the primary processes associated with Supply Chain Collaboration is Collaborative Planning, Forecasting and Replenishment (CPFR). However, a relatively new extension of CPFR can be found in Collaborative Transportation Management (CTM). CTM involves converting order forecasts developed via CPFR into shipment forecasts, and collaboratively insuring their accurate fulfillment. This article explores the concept of CTM, and specifically discusses the role of information technology in CTM processes, as well as its subjective and quantifiable benefits. A descriptive case study of a third-party CTM systems provider is employed to investigate the processes and benefits of CTM. Additionally, opportunities for future research on CTM are suggested.
ISSN:0041-1612
2157-328X