In a world where supply chains are increasingly complex and expectations unforgiving, disconnects between planning and execution can no longer be tolerated.
While SAP Transportation Management (TM) excels at planning and orchestration, execution often hinges on third-party platforms like Descartes—particularly for ocean freight. Unfortunately, in many enterprises, these systems do not speak to each other natively.
The result?
Manual touchpoints lead to inefficiencies, errors, and lost time—time your logistics teams can't afford to waste.
Bridging SAP TM and Descartes isn't just about technical integration. It's about enabling continuity—from transportation planning to execution—without manual effort or fractured visibility.
A well-architected integration unlocks:
Because your teams shouldn't have to trade speed for accuracy.
By connecting SAP TM with Descartes, you’re not simply linking two systems—you’re eliminating silos, reducing risk, and enabling execution at scale.
Through a blend of SAP extensibility, middleware design, and execution process expertise, we deliver a targeted, reliable integration framework across four key document flows:
1. Booking Request
From SAP TM, a digital request is triggered and transmitted to Descartes—automatically, accurately, and in the expected format.
2. Booking Confirmation
Descartes responds with structured confirmation data, which is captured and reflected within SAP TM for full visibility.
3. Shipping Instruction
All shipment details—including goods, containers, routing, and parties—in SAP TM are translated into formal Shipping Instructions sent to Descartes.
4. Verified Gross Mass (VGM)
Validated weights received from Descartes flow back into SAP TM to ensure regulatory compliance and proper load planning.
In today’s high-velocity logistics environment, delays in execution don’t just impact operations—they impact strategy.
At ArchLynk, we help organizations go beyond isolated systems and manual processes. By seamlessly integrating SAP TM with Descartes, we empower your logistics teams to operate in unison, with clarity and precision—from planning to final delivery.
This is execution as a strategic advantage.
Backed by our Value-First Strategy & Innovation, Expert-Driven Execution, and One-Stop SAP Supply Chain Solutions, ArchLynk ensures you unlock measurable business value across your global supply chain.
Let’s help you transform freight execution into a continuous, intelligent, and resilient part of your digital supply chain.
