SAP powers the core operations of some of the most sophisticated global enterprises. Whether it’s manufacturing, distribution, or retail, SAP’s ERP suite is built to handle scale, complexity, and compliance. But when it comes to freight shipping—particularly when managing and comparing rates across many modes—users often run into roadblocks.
The problem isn’t in SAP’s design—it’s in the disconnect between the ERP and modern freight workflows. Without a transportation management system (TMS) that integrates with SAP, shipping becomes a fragmented process. Teams are left juggling spreadsheets, email threads, and multiple carrier portals just to get freight out the door.
Modern freight management involves a complex chain of tasks—from carrier selection and document generation to real-time visibility and invoice auditing. But for many SAP users, these processes take place outside the ERP system, scattered across spreadsheets, emails, and third-party carrier portals.
Here’s what typically happens:
Sales or purchase orders are processed in SAP.
Teams copy relevant data into a carrier portal or legacy shipping tool.
Shipments are booked manually, frequently without comparing rates across available options.
Shipping documents are generated outside of SAP, creating version control issues.
Tracking numbers are manually retrieved and shared.
Invoices arrive later, often without a simple way to verify accuracy.
Each step creates an opportunity for error, delay, or lost savings, especially when shipping volumes are high or supply chains span multiple regions.
Shipping might seem like the final step in order fulfillment, but it's far from the end of the process. What happens after the order leaves your dock—carrier performance, delivery timelines, customer satisfaction, and invoice accuracy—has a lasting impact on your business. These critical touchpoints typically fall outside the visibility of your ERP system, making them harder to manage, measure, and optimize.
Below are just a few of the ways these challenges are impacting logistics, customer experience, and cost control:
These challenges aren't limited to outbound freight. For companies with global or complex supply chains, inbound shipping can be just as critical. Without real-time visibility into inbound shipments tied to purchase orders, inventory planning becomes guesswork—and supplier accountability suffers.
FreightPOP is a cloud-based TMS built to integrate directly with SAP via modern APIs. It brings freight operations into the same digital ecosystem as your ERP, eliminating manual work, improving shipment visibility, and unlocking meaningful cost savings.
With FreightPOP, SAP users can:
Freight integration with SAP benefits far more than just the logistics team. It streamlines collaboration, reduces costs, and improves performance across key departments:
Logistics & Shipping Teams: Eliminate manual entry, automate rate shopping, and centralize freight tracking—all within SAP.
Procurement & Inventory: Gain visibility into inbound shipments tied to POs, enabling better planning and supplier accountability.
Customer Service: Access real-time shipment status and documentation to improve communication and resolve issues faster.
Finance & Accounting: Automate invoice audits and integrate freight costs into SAP reporting to catch discrepancies and control spend.
Operations & Leadership: Unify freight data with broader business processes, enabling better decision-making and strategic insights.
When freight shipping is integrated into your ERP, every department benefits from smoother operations and better information.
See How It Works
If your shipping process still lives in spreadsheets and carrier portals, it might be time to bring freight into your ERP strategy. Book a demo to see how FreightPOP integrates with SAP to simplify shipping from quote to delivery.