TMS for Steel and Metals. Built for High Volume, High Stakes Logistics.

Fretron helps steel and metals manufacturers streamline raw material inflows, reduce plant TATs and control pilferage with real-time visibility and AI-driven fleet optimization — cutting delays and costs across the board.

Common Challenges

✗ High plant TAT despite existing systems — even with a TMS, delays persist at different plant stages. Without a granular breakdown of reasons, fixing them feels like guesswork.

✗ Limited visibility and manual theft detection — managing inbound and outbound trips still relies on physical documents and manual tracking, creating gaps. Pilferage is often caught too late.

✗ Lack of actionable insights — breaches and incidents are only reviewed monthly, with no real-time view of trends or root cause analysis.

40%

Plant TAT Reduction

95%

OTIF Delivery Adherence

100%

ePOD Coverage

20%

OTIF Improvement

60%

Vehicle TAT Reduction

Built for Steel and Metals

Steel and metals logistics demands precision at scale — high-volume dispatches, complex in-plant movements, and multi-modal coordination across road, rail, and sea. Fretron’s TMS is purpose-built for these challenges.

Key Capabilities

Plant Automation and Load Sequencing

Optimizes vehicle movement through plant stages using IoT devices and AI. The “Driver-On-Wheels” automation handles gate entry through exit processes, eliminating manual steps and reducing plant TAT by 40%.

Smart Dispatch and Auto-Indentation

Prioritizes dispatches based on business preferences, reducing manual planning effort while minimizing load rejections and optimizing fleet utilization.

Smart Incident Tracking and KPI Dashboards

Real-time performance tracking for plant TAT trends, pilferage patterns, transporter performance, and shipment delays with AI-driven insights — not monthly reports.

Coordinates road, rail, and sea transport with seamless mode switching and dwell time reduction.

Automated Freight Auditing

Reduces freight cost overcharges through AI-driven procurement and dynamic vendor selection.

Why Fretron

Tailored solutions deployed within weeks through the MoveAsOne framework. Domain expertise in heavy manufacturing logistics, rapid implementation, and real-time actionable insights addressing the specific bottlenecks and cost-saving opportunities in bulk material logistics.

What Our Customers Say

Fretron's solutions have streamlined our logistics processes, significantly enhancing efficiency & reducing delays. The automation & real-time visibility have transformed our operations & greatly improved customer satisfaction!

Dilshad Bakhsh

Head of Logistics & PPC, Jindal Steel & Power

With Fretron's KPI dashboards, we've identified and eliminated recurring shipment delays, improving OTIF delivery rates by 20%.

VP Logistics

VP Logistics, Leading Steel Company

FAQ: TMS for Steel, Mining and Metal Industries – Fretron

What is a TMS for Steel, Mining & Metals Manufacturers, and why is it important?

A Transportation Management System (TMS) for steel, mining and metals manufacturers helps streamline logistics operations, ensuring efficient dispatch, real-time tracking, and cost optimization. Given the high-volume, high-weight nature of steel shipments, a TMS ensures optimal load planning and route optimization to minimize transportation costs.

How does a TMS handle multi-modal transportation for steel?

Fretron's TMS supports road, rail, and sea transport, optimizing routes and reducing dwell times. It ensures seamless coordination between different transport modes and enables real-time tracking of shipments to avoid delays.

How does a TMS improve plant logistics and turnaround time?

Fretron automates gate-in, weighbridge, and dispatch processes, reducing truck turnaround times. Features like digital dock scheduling and automated load sequencing help maximize plant throughput and minimize congestion.

How can a TMS help reduce freight costs for steel logistics?

With AI-driven freight procurement, load consolidation, and dynamic vendor selection, Fretron's TMS helps reduce freight costs while maintaining service levels. It prevents overcharges through automated freight audits.

How does a TMS support safety and compliance in steel transportation?

Steel logistics require compliance with weight limits, safety regulations, and hazardous material handling. Fretron's TMS ensures compliance with automated document management, safety checklists, and route adherence monitoring.

Still have questions?

Talk to our team

Trusted by India's leading enterprises