The purpose of the TMS hierarchy is to control:?

The TMS (Transportation Management System) hierarchy serves as a framework that establishes how different entities within an organization interact and relate to one another, particularly in terms of management and ownership of the transportation processes. By controlling ownership, the hierarchy delineates responsibilities and authorities across various levels of the organization, ensuring that there is clarity and organization in how transportation decisions are made and executed.

This structure allows for better management of resources and ensures that the goals of the transportation strategy align with the overall objectives of the business. It directly influences aspects such as who has authority over specific transportation assets, how responsibilities are allocated within the network, and how various transportation processes are executed based on the established ownership.

Other aspects, such as enterprises, visibility, and inheritance, while relevant to the overall functioning of a TMS, do not directly define the primary purpose of the hierarchy in terms of controlling who owns and manages the transportation operations.