Rapid Prototyping in the Telematics Glossary

SDK (Software Development Kit) ) is a package of program libraries of standard functions used by specific software. SKD makes the creation of software applications easier for software developers.

is used to control the transport process to the end user.
Logistics software handles the control, monitoring and optimization of all costs incurring during a goods transport, as well as data and information that must be exchanged between the shipper and the carrier.

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More about the differences and similarities of logistics software and shipping software.

belong to the field of special transports. For this, so-called silo vehicles, trucks with special constructions (silos or tanks), are used. These silos can carry liquids or pourable goods to be transported.

The SIM (Subscriber Identity Module)-card is a chip card that is inserted into a cell phone and is the basis upon which the phone can be identified. Cell phone providers provide cell phone connection and data connection on the basis of the SIM card.

also skeleton container or wire mesh crate, iron-barred box, pallet cage is a loading equipment with a fixed carrying capacity (standardized on European dimensions), consisting of a steel frame grid construction often combined with a wooden floor. Newer pallet cages are collapsible for space-saving transport when empty.

denotes the repair cost contract with Honeywell for a Honeywell product. The SMS can be completed when purchasing a unit and usually includes three years of free repair claims for the device.

used to transport goods with special demands. Examples are transport of refrigerated, heavy or hazardous goods or materials.
The mobile order management software TISLOG from TIS supports these specialized variants in transportation.
Learn more about the possibilities with TISLOG in special transport.

is a hardware module that allows the TISPLUS telematicbox Truck access to and reading from FMS data without the necessity of intrusion into the vehicle electronics.

Supply Chain defines the process a product or service goes through from conception through manufacturing to the consumer, this also includes each increase in value along the process (value add). The objective of Supply Chain Management is to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of the industrial value add chain. For example the supply chains of the automobile industry of textile valued add chains.

means transparency of the supply chain, a better overview of stocks and flows of goods and thus better planning and optimized capacity utilization. To achieve this, telematics solutions are used, with the help of which parts of the supply chain can be seamlessly traced from the source to the delivery.

With the help of telematics solutions, supply chain visibility increases as more data can be collected and used from the components involved. Optimal supply chain visibility is achieved by networking various IT systems used within the chain (using interfaces).
Platform or cloud solutions serve as a collection point and distributor for the accumulated information.

also swap trailer is a transport unit. The swap trailer assembly can be loaded and unloaded while detached from the truck and then be taken up again. Thus transport capacities can be optimally exploited.

The term originates from the field of information technology. A system house is usually an IT company. This company provides comprehensive services in the field of software and hardware, operating across manufacturers.
System houses are full-service providers that besides hardware and software provide all additionally required services, such as consulting, development of IT infrastructure, application development and implementation, and adaptation of their own and third party applications to individual customer needs. According to this definition the TIS GmbH is also a system house. From the software over hardware, information technology and assistance with analysis and planning to the development and installation of complete individual IT concepts we offer all the necessary services and products for your logistics company from a single source.