Experience

Unprecedented Benefits with VLMS

We provide OEMs and/or automotive 3PLs/4PLs with a modular-based Transport Management System (TMS) that starts with total finished vehicle visibility from plant to dealer and provides additional capabilities from automated electronic invoice audit to special move management and more.

Save cost through reduced transit time 

Save cost through reduced transit time 

When it comes to finished vehicle logistics and getting your automotives where they need to be, the old saying is true, time is money. Save on time in transit with real-time ETA access for all your relevant stakeholders, resulting in quicker turnarounds so you can get back to business.

Detect errors with a 100% automated invoice audit

Detect errors with a 100% automated invoice audit

Eliminate a manual audit and freight invoice processing by setting up audit rules within the system, ensuring that every invoice is checked for every audit condition before payment is approved, and no duplicate payments occur. Plus track cost information down to the individual vehicle, and seamlessly integrate with your ERP system for an in-sync experience.

Analyze network performance for each mode of the route 

Analyze network performance for each mode of the route 

Gain access to new data and insights with detailed information for every part of your route. Stay in the know from beginning to end – from pre-production at the plant all the way to the dealer, including: truck, rail, ocean, yards and ports.

Save time through automated reporting 

Save time through automated reporting 

Create custom dashboards and share between team members, in addition to the analytics reports that already come with each module.

Share dynamic ETAs with dealers and LSPs 

Share dynamic ETAs with dealers and LSPs 

Eliminate manual work related to providing ETA updates to logistics providers or auto dealers by providing them direct access to the system to check ICL’s dynamically calculated ETAs for each segment in transit, including simplified screens designed with the dealer in mind.

Receive alerts for in-transit exceptions and delays 

Receive alerts for in-transit exceptions and delays 

Analyze logistics provider performance KPIs, so you can identify the root cause of in transit delays and work with your providers to improve performance. Create custom reports and share through the system, or generate as email reports, so everyone on the team is using the same data to make decisions about the supply chain.

Why Choose ICL's VLMS?
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Why Choose ICL's VLMS?

  • VLMS is the #1 industry leader, used by more OEMs than any other system.
  • VLMS is cloud-based so it can be accessed anywhere, from any device.
  • Expect friction less integration of logistics provider data, managed by ICL.
  • ICL is independent and does not own assets so you can trust your data is managed free of bias to any logistics provider or OEM.
  • To ensure data quality, we proactively review data and work with your logistics providers.
  • Enjoy unlimited user IDs for your employees, dealers, and logistics services providers.
  • Customizations are available to support your specific business processes.

Specifications

Our award-winning support team proactively manages the data and provides ongoing support to your logistics team and your logistics service providers.

Technical Specifications

  • Hosting managed by ICL (both cloud and server options available)
  • Guaranteed system availability up to 99%, monitored 24/7/365
  • Role-based security model
  • Certifications: ISO, TISAX, SOC-1
  • Optimized for Microsoft Edge, Google Chrome, Firefox, and mobile devices

Integrations

ICL seamlessly integrates with any OEM or logistics provider,
including the following data exchange methods:

  • The OEM’s ERP system (ex. SAP, or similar internal system)
  • EDI, including ANSI-X12 and EDIFACT
  • Flat files
  • API
  • Web services
  • Excel template upload
  • Webscreen data entry
  • ICL’s Final Mile and YMS applications
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At sea – booking information, manifest, invoice, and real-time GPS location.

At in-transit yards/ports – ingate/outgate, bay location updates, work orders, servicing events

Vehicle telematics – location, condition, status of vehicle

On rail – shipment information, real-time car location updates, invoices

On truck – booking information, pick up / delivery events, in-transit location updates, damage exceptions, proof of delivery

OEM logistics user – ETA updates, vehicle history, KPI reports, budgeting, invoice status

Logistics provider – vehicle information, LSP scorecard, invoice status, manually report deliveries

At the plant – vehicle order # pre-production, production status updates, final quality release

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Your goals are our goals.
Real time results = REAL BIG WINS

With over 30 years of experience under our belt, we have the industry expertise and award winning team on deck to support all aspects of your business operations, no matter where you fall within the logistics supply chain.
Awards & Recognition
2019 Better Visibility Award badge
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FCA - Rubicon VLS Outstanding Performance award badge
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