F.A.Q

What is a TVMS?

Everysens' TVMS (Transport Visibility & Management System) is a collaborative real-time transport visibility management platform for rail freight. It uses innovative technologies such as artificial intelligence, machine learning, data analysis and GPS data from physical sensors to provide complete and accurate supply chain visibility.
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In which countries do we operate?

We operate throughout Europe, particularly in France and Germany.
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Which rail companies do we work with?

Some twenty railway operators are currently using Everysens in collaboration with their customers and ours.
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Is our tool designed for rail operators?

It takes a whole ecosystem to make rail transport happen. That's why our tool is designed for shippers and rail operators. Carriers can anticipate transport orders and shipments to maintain an adequate flow of operations. Our solution provides carriers with optimized transport schedules and helps them prioritize urgent shipments.
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How do we integrate rail operators?

Rail operators are fully integrated into our platform. We provide them with an easy-to-use portal that can be accessed in no time at all, offering complete, real-time visibility of all logistics processes, facilitating better collaboration with shippers.
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What type of rail transport do we consider?

For the time being, our solution enables us to plan, track and manage block trains and individual wagons. Intermodal traffic is taken into account on the rail side, and therefore requires the use of another TMS specialized in road freight to be fully managed.
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Who are our customers?

Our customers are industrial loaders working in heavy or hazardous goods sectors such as steel, metals, building materials, petrochemicals, automotive, timber, food and beverage, etc.
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Are we connected to SAP?

Yes, we collect data on orders, deliveries and shipments. Thanks to our integrated communication with SAP, status information is constantly shared between the two systems. Most of our customers already use SAP.
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How does Everysens fit into my workflows?

How long does it take to deploy the solution?

Based on our track record of deployments in our business sectors, it's best to plan for a three-month window. It's important to bear in mind that every customer's situation is unique, and that lead times may vary.
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What is ETA?

The ETA, or Estimated Time of Arrival, refers to the time at which your train or wagon is scheduled to arrive at its destination.
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Why is Everysens ETA so precise?

Inaccurate ETAs can have disastrous direct consequences for the entire supply chain: additional delays, additional costs due to penalties, degradation of service quality, impact on production... Reliable ETA is essential.
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How does Everysens deliver such precise ETA?

We use a theoretical route, with a scheduled departure and arrival time. During transport, we check what time the wagon reached intermediate points (such as stations en route) and what time it was supposed to reach these intermediate points. If there is a discrepancy between the scheduled time and the actual time at the checkpoint, we take this into account and recalculate the ETA.For more information click here!

What are ETD and ETL?

ETD is the estimated time of departure of the shipment. ETL refers to the estimated time of loading the cargo onto the wagon.
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Can I track my empty wagons?

Yes, our platform allows you to track both freight and empty cars.
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How do you keep track of empty wagons?

Everysens tracks empty railcars in the same way as loaded ones: using information provided by rail operators, and GPS positions transmitted by sensors on the railcars.
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Can I track the arrival of an empty wagon on the production site?

Of course. Tracking an empty wagon on the production site is just as easy as tracking a loaded wagon.
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What is the role of AI?

Everysens uses AI in two essential TVMS elements: optimizing transport planning and calculating ETA. ‍Tofind out more click here!

How does Ralf suggest an optimised transport schedule?

RALF, the AI assistant, optimises transport planning for the shipper. The shipper submits a transport order on the platform, which RALF transforms into an optimised transport. This order includes the following elements: origin and destination, departure and delivery dates, and product to be transported. During transport optimisation, RALF adds several elements to this transport order: train composition (type and number of wagons), the route it will take, departure and arrival dates and locations, and the choice of carrier. These are the elements that RALF optimises. ‍
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How do we plan transport on the platform?

Nothing could be simpler. In our planning module, the shipper creates a transport order in response to a customer order. All parties involved are informed of this order, so that they can reach a common agreement. Artificial intelligence, embodied by RALF, intervenes to optimize the route and train composition.
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Is it possible to plan recurring transport?

Yes, it is entirely possible to indicate that a transport is recurring when it is created. To find out more click here!

Can a consignment note be created on the platform?

Yes, we do. This is created automatically in the platform and then sent to the carrier if Everysens has an integration with it.
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Are cars tracked in real-time?

Yes, thanks to the GPS signals received regularly by Everysens from the sensors on the wagons, we are able to indicate the position of your wagons in real time. click here!

Does GPS tracking include an evolutionary progress status?

Throughout the journey, the wagons are tracked using GPS information transmitted by individual sensors on the wagons. This enables Everysens to notify the shipper in real time of any hazards on his train. ‍
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How do I know where my car is at all times?

By logging on to the platform, you'll have access to the real-time route of your wagons. For easier understanding, we've developed a map view. ‍
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Can I know the distance covered by a wagon?

Yes. For each wagon tracked by Everysens, a monthly report is produced to calculate the number of kilometers traveled. These reports are recorded in the platform, and enable annual tracking as well. ‍
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How is rail freight transport optimized?

We've set up a host of features to optimize your transport. To find out more, visit this page dedicated to transport optimization.

Any assistance regarding penalties?

Everysens allows you to centralize cost management, including penalties. A better view of these penalties makes them easier to understand, and facilitates the implementation of new actions to reduce them. ‍
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Are railcar capacity and availability managed?

Various views are available within the platform to consult railcar availability, loading capacity and the amount of tonnage produced on site and by loading zone. To find out more click here!

Can Everysens help me avoid punctuality penalties?

Everysens helps shippers reduce their costs by making it easier to track and manage penalties. In addition, Everysens alerts you in real time to incidents on your transport to warn you in the event of delays, and constantly updates its ETA (Estimated Date of Arrival).
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Can end customers access real-time visibility?

Until now, the information provided to customers was limited to the forecast arrival date of the shipment. Customers did not benefit from the visibility part of TVMS. Now they can. Today, thanks to artificial intelligence that predicts the estimated time of arrival (ETA), customers will be informed of the precise arrival time of their order. ‍
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How can Ralf help with capacity planning?

RALF, our intelligent assistant, can automate your capacity planning for an entire year in less than a day. RALF takes into account all the criteria required to optimize planning (carrier, product availability, wagon compatibility, etc.). Thanks to artificial intelligence, planning no longer needs to be carried out manually, and only requires team supervision. ‍
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