• Sudhir Makkar
• Andy Desai

This article delves into the optimization algorithms used within SAP Transportation Management (TM), which play a pivotal role in streamlining transportation logistics for enhanced efficiency, route optimization, and cost reduction. This paper articulates the functionalities of different classes of optimization algorithms, including route and load optimization, carrier selection, and real-time dynamic scheduling, highlighting their strategic implications in real-world scenarios. The paper also explores integrating these algorithms with SAP TM’s comprehensive features like freight planning, order management, and warehouse management to foster cost-effective, cohesive supply chain solutions. The findings from this review not only demonstrate the robust capabilities of SAP TM's optimization algorithms in improving logistical outcomes but also illustrate their transformative effects on overall supply chain performance, thereby supporting informed decision-making and operational agility in complex logistical networks. This article aims to give stakeholders a deeper understanding of how advanced optimization techniques can be effectively applied within SAP TM to achieve superior logistical efficiency and strategic advantage in the marketplace.

Supply chain management, SAP TM, Digital transformation, Route Optimization, Load Planning, Transportation.

"Beyond the Basics: Insights into SAP Transportation Management Optimization Algorithms", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.12, Issue 1, page no.g609-g615, January-2025, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2501665.pdf

"Beyond the Basics: Insights into SAP Transportation Management Optimization Algorithms", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.12, Issue 1, page no. ppg609-g615, January-2025, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2501665.pdf