01 / Define the data contract
Specify required fields: pickup and delivery locations, dates, weight, dimensions, vehicle type and customer identifier. Missing information must not be replaced with a guess.
02 / Check consistency
Validate formats, units and date order. Compare the data with customer records. Special requirements and unusual rates should go to the responsible person.
03 / Write and verify
The integration must confirm the TMS accepted the order. Record the identifier, outcome and any error. Retries should be safe and failures visible to the team.
04 / Close the document loop
Order status and POD/CMR completeness can trigger next steps. Agree the source of truth and customer communication rules before enabling automatic messages.