Distributors are sold TMS tools they may not need. Infuro’s stance: ERP-native route optimization covers order-to-POD for most mid-market fleets; specialist TMS adds value for complex dedicated fleets.
What ERP-native routing is for
Order sequencing, multi-warehouse allocation, driver mobile POD, and invoice/stock updates. Ideal for 3–50 vehicle distributors who need finance truth more than constraint solvers.
What a TMS is for
Carrier procurement, multi-modal freight, heavy HOS constraints, and network-wide freight audit. Own-fleet last-mile at huge scale may still want a dedicated optimization engine.
Integration pattern
Keep ERP as system of record for orders, stock, and invoices. If you add a routing platform later, integrate via API — do not split POD truth into WhatsApp.
Decision rule
If commissions, FX, and POD already sprawl across tools, start with ERP-native routing. Add TMS when fleet complexity outgrows mid-market constraints — not before.