At the rate of acceleration and growth in the transportation and logistics industry – supply chain companies need to be efficient and reduce downtime on the roads. According to Supply Chain Secrets, there are four primary sectors in transportation and logistics that need to be more efficient.

You can guess that food and perishables are first on the list, as this sector needs advanced logistics to ensure there is no wastage, and that suppliers get their goods fresh, and on time. The same goes for the medical supply industry. There is a constant need for medical equipment to be shipped from manufacturers to health workers and hospitals on short notice. It can be a complex process to make sure that sensitive equipment doesn’t end up in the wrong hands. 

In e-commerce and multi-channel retail, it has become more important than ever for retailers and e-commerce companies to provide next-day and same-day delivery. 

Lastly, Industrial companies need vital reporting and tracking of their KPIs – and more control over their logistics and operations.  

4PL logistic providers, like INControl, can help companies like these get where they need to be. 

It offers a supply chain dashboard that tracks KPIs and metrics in a single display. This helps managers provide accurate reports and make quicker decisions. They can meet rapid delivery demands, reduce missed opportunities, and oversee same-day and next-day replenishments. All of this is essential for businesses to keep up with customer expectations. 

INControl specialises in helping businesses meet tight turnaround times and seemingly impossible schedules, as they are able to monitor transportation movements in real time.

Let’s unpack this a bit further.

Minimising downtime in your transport operations

• Efficient truck scheduling: This is particularly useful for getting orders placed, out on time, in the e-commerce sector. INControl makes sure that your truck drivers are always on track, receive tasks and directions through our user-friendly E-POD system, easily make sign-offs with customers, and are productive. Your finance department is also instantly updated on successful deliveries and can invoice customers immediately. They can update customers, and provide real-time updates on delivery status and potential delays to manage expectations effectively.
• Driver and vehicle safety to reduce downtime: In transportation, your vehicles and drivers are your most valuable assets, which is why you will need to follow safety protocols and compliance standards at all times. For example, you can perform daily truck inspection checklists, and input the information into the INControl system.  Businesses can use it to inspect specific aspects of their vehicles to pinpoint faults with parts and wear and tear, to avoid excessive vehicle damage. You can keep a record of checklists and monitor trends in your vehicle inspections, to make maintenance decisions, stick to service schedules, and keep your vehicles in good condition.
• Warehouse and inventory management: The coordination of warehouse and inventory activities significantly impacts transportation operations in several ways. This includes order fulfillment and picking, inventory accuracy and availability, regional warehousing and distribution, returns management, and more. A well-organized and optimized warehouse operation contributes to a more efficient, cost-effective, and responsive transportation network. All of this can be coordinated within INControl’s system. 

You’re welcome to chat with INControl for all your transportation and logistics needs, and have a look at the different modules available within our system – to help you drive efficiency and reduce downtime on the roads.