Category Archives: Logistics

If your business has customers, most likely you are providing them with a product. If your product is physical you are going to need some kind of method to get that product to the customer. Your business’ logistics strategy is how you are going to get your product to the customer.

The Importance Of Predictions And Assessments

One of the most important things to assess is the quantity of product you are planning to ship in the future. Your predicted shipping outlook should be calculated accurately. If done correctly, then the knowledge of an accurate shipping forecast will not only save you money, but will improve the efficiency you can send out products. It will allow the freight company you are using to plan ahead. It will also give you the option of taking on more orders, as the current shipping tasks will be well managed and your business may have an opportunity to grow.

In the United States, trucking is the dominant mode of domestic freight transportation. The county has a modern road system and few borders with other countries. Because of this it is most cost effective for companies that need haulage to be carried out to employ the services of trucking companies.

The types of trucking are divided between several different sub categories. The larger transportation methods consist of for-hire trucking, long-haul, regional truckload carriers, less-than-truckload carriers, private, and shipper-owned fleets.

Smaller operators employ what are known as drayage truckers. These haul international containers from rail yards and seaports. There are also flatbed companies that handle heavy freight transportation.

Almost anything can be hauled, from large aeroplane fuselages  to wind turbine sections. There is little limit to the load capacity of trucking. Another reason why it is employed more so when compared with other methods such as aeroplane haulage.

Monitoring and controlling vehicles is an important aspect for every company in today’s market as it can give the company a competitive advantage when done properly. The fleet management system allows you to keep track of all your vehicles irrespective of your location whether you are at home or at office.

Tracking is based on Satellite Tracking technology and Global Positioning System (GPS) software, which allows you to view the movement of your vehicles easily on realistic maps through internet or using automatic vehicle location software. Fleet management in Northampton helps its clients to monitor the exact location of their vehicles, monitor and manage the speed of the vehicle and monitor the departure and arrival times of vehicles.  Read Full Post…

Inbound logistics vs outbound logistics, understanding the difference and correlation between the two can help a business develop a comprehensive management strategy. Inbound would refer more to the transport, storage and delivery of goods coming into your business, whilst outbound refers to the same but for goods going out of your business.

Your company will work different supply-chain partners on inbound and outbound logistics. The inbound side is more to deal with the relationship between each company and their suppliers, whilst the outbound side is more to deal with how companies get products to their customers.

Inbound logistics covers anything from your company ordering from suppliers, example – tools, office equipment etc. Whilst dealing with your own products is more outbound logistics.