12.12.2023
Lean supply chains – improving efficiency in the transport industry
The lean philosophy centres around maximising added value and minimising waste. For a supply chain, this means optimising processes to make the flow of information and materials more efficient. Companies make this happen by identifying and eliminating activities that don’t create added value for their customers.
Improving efficiency in the transport industry
Route optimisation and vehicle space management
Using cutting-edge technologies allows transport companies to optimise their routes and make more efficient use of the vehicle space available to them – letting them both save costs and reduce their carbon footprint.
Real-time tracking and telematics
Integrating real-time tracking systems lets logistics providers keep on top of exactly where their goods are. The TIMOCOM Live Shipment Tracking feature provides companies with real-time information on the whereabouts of their shipments. What’s more, it also enables them to proactively react to any delays, helping them avoid bottlenecks, better plan their deliveries and keep waste to a minimum.
Lean principles in material procurement
Applying lean principles to material procurement helps companies avoid having overinflated inventories and ensures that the correct volume of materials is delivered on time. This in turn reduces warehouse costs and minimises the amount of space they need.
Actively supporting the lean supply chain
In our increasingly networked world, having access to a reliable marketplace is an absolute must. TIMOCOM is an established freight and vehicle space marketplace that plays a major part in applying lean principles in the transport and logistics industry. TIMOCOM lets companies optimise their transport capacities and reduce empty runs to a minimum, improving the efficiency of their supply chain as a result.
The TIMOCOM Marketplace not only provides them with a wide range of freight and vehicle space offers, but also lets freight forwarders and shipping agents communicate transparently. This transparency is key to avoiding bottlenecks, reducing waste and, ultimately, ensuring the supply chain is streamlined and efficient.
All in all, integrating lean principles into transport and logistics processes – with support from platforms such as TIMOCOM – shows how companies can overcome the challenges of today’s economy and create a sustainable, efficient supply chain.
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