The DTN TABS Academy is built with the purpose to help you the user to learn how to setup and use your TABS system; keep up to date with new releases and answer you general user questions.

DTN TABS provides a method to deliver real-time electronic BOLs, and manage credit and product allocations for customers and trading partners at proprietary and third-party terminals. DTN TABS is quick to implement and provides a clear return on investment, employs with the ASP model, and interfaces with SAP and other ERP systems.

  • DTN TABS authorizes or denies a customer trying to load fuel at the terminal based upon pre-defined controls, which reduces the risk of credit losses and/or inventory runs.

  • An instant, up-to-the-minute view of rack demands helps you proactively manage supply and take quick action to capture new sales opportunities.

  • With real-time loading information available on command, you can adjust sales strategies to fit the day’s demand, and manage inventory as well as prioritizing volume for yourself and your top customers. You can identify contract liftings to hedge positions, and calculate exchange positions to maximize your market value.

What can I do with DTN TABS?

With DTN TABS you can:

  • Provides a method to deliver real-time electronic BOLs for timely billing, trading and marketing efforts.

  • Reduces the work load for the terminal employees.

  • Lowers liability by putting control in the hands of the shippers and marketers.

  • Fully supports industry standards to ensure interoperability and optimization of the downstream supply chain.

  • Reduces capital expenditures on proprietary internal systems.

  • Cuts time off the customer invoicing process to improve cash flow.

  • Improves on-the-fly sales strategies by Marketing departments.

  • Increases the effectiveness of risk management efforts in Trading departments.

  • Optimizes product inventory with Supply teams.

To use this Academy site, here are a few tips!

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  • Throughout the Academy site, you will see words in green. When you see this, that is a link that will take you to additional information.
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  • If you need further help, DTN has a whole team waiting to help you.
  • This Academy site is created for you the user. All feedback is welcome. If there is something that is missing that you would like added, please let us know! We are always striving to improve the customer experience.