For users integrated with Chaine Visibility, understanding how posts are created from your Transportation Management System (TMS) is crucial. This process involves translating data from your TMS into Chaine's standard format and then deciding whether to create a shipment based on this data. Let's break down this process for a clearer understanding.

Each TMS has different data fields, so when we receive a request, we first map it into our data format. To see our exact fields, refer to these docs. Here is how the process works.

Initially, when a request from your TMS enters Chaine's system, it undergoes a process called 'integration mapping'. This involves translating the TMS data into Chaine's standardized format.

The way data is mapped from your TMS to Chaine's format can vary depending on the specific integration setup for each customer. This ensures that the unique requirements and data formats of different TMS systems are accurately represented in Chaine Visibility.

Once the data is mapped to Chaine's format, the system uses specific logic to determine whether a shipment should be created. This logic is typically determined during the integration process. To understand what your TMS shipment statuses map to in the Chaine standard, reach out to support or contact your system admin.