Cross-docking: The need for speed

In today’s high velocity supply chain world, companies are increasingly focusing on distribution methods that will drive efficiency and increase customer satisfaction. Gone are the days where customer service was merely a buzz word. With the focus on customer service, companies have moved away for a supply driven business towards a demand driven business.  Companies [...]

Selection of mode of transport

Speed of mode – water transport takes much longer than air transport Volume to ship – heavy, low value goods are more suitable for rail and water transport Flexibility of mode – road transport is considered more flexible Visibility of mode – can we track the goods shipped? Weight of freight – a heavy load [...]

The advantages of Transportation Management Systems

Increased visibility. Today’s supply chain managers need to make quicker decisions based on real-time data. With increased visibility, companies become more agile and more responsive to changes. Centralization of control. Centralization allows companies to make better use of shipment consolidation and pooling opportunities. Companies can now share shipping schedules across departments and business units. This [...]