Since the release of TMS6 in 2006, the terminal industry has become more complex. Some organizations are growing through acquisitions, while others are divesting their terminals to marketing and logistics companies, who operate on different business models. The result is increased pressure on the operational technology (OT) team to do more with less, while increasing security, efficiencies and cost savings.
Toptech can help you respond to these needs with TMS7 – a major update to our terminal automation system (TAS). TMS7 has stronger security controls, while increasing efficiency and minimizing the effort to onboard new users. Here are 5 ways TMS7 will improve your operations:
#1 – Improve the Architecture and Security
- Direct Browser Access (HTTPS), with no add-on software required
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8, an actively maintained OS with regular security patching available
- Flexible deployment models: Toptech-managed or customer-managed Hypervisor deployment
- External Password Authentication, using Active Directory or OAuth2
- Streamlined Configuration Management, replacing complex configuration files with on-screen, audited records
- RESTful API Support
#2 – Simpler User/Group Administration
- Streamlined Group Management from Admin UI
- Easy customization of field-by-field access (with Out-of-the-Box Default Group settings)
- Searchable/Exportable Audit Tables
#3 – Improved Operator Efficiency
- Fast Screen Loading Times
- Browser/Tabbed Interaction with TMS
- Easy Screen/Report Searching
- Multiple Methods for Quick Data Lookup
- Improved Reporting features
#4 – Streamlined Data Maintenance
- Built in field-level defaulting, with field requirements on each screen
- Easy Data Cloning
- Built in Bulk Data Maintenance (including CSV file exports)
- Table based Audit Tools and Reporting
#5 – Improved Operations and Troubleshooting
- Overhauled “Driver in Facility” and “Facility Status” screen for a clean view of the whole terminal
- Standardized System Readiness Report for quick identification of local errors for a specific bay
- New Transaction features for consistency and reduced errors
- CSV transaction import features
Toptech is committed to helping our customers save time and money, while improving their operations. If you are ready to bring these improvements to your organization, contact sales to make the move!
