How manufacturers can generate more value

Running a Transportation Management Platform is a critical aspect of today’s supply chain management, especially for discrete manufacturing companies that have complex and dynamic transportation requirements.

Deploying such a platform allows companies to optimise their transportation network, reduce costs, improve delivery times, and increase customer satisfaction within their own control.

In this article, we will discuss the savings and benefits that discrete manufacturing companies can generate by integrating a Transportation Platform at the heart of their logistics network.

Make transportation an integral part of your total supply chain

In addition to cost reduction and improved delivery times, integrated transportation management (ITM) can help companies improve their sustainability and reduce their carbon footprint. By optimising transportation networks, companies can reduce fuel consumption and emissions, leading to a more sustainable and environmentally friendly operation.

For example, a discrete manufacturing company that previously shipped goods using multiple carriers can consolidate shipments and select the most fuel-efficient carrier. As a result, the company can achieve significant reductions in fuel consumption and emissions.

Make real-time visibility data actionable

With system-provided real-time visibility into transportation activities, companies can optimise routes, consolidate shipments, and select the most cost-effective and reliable carriers. As a result, companies achieve significant savings on transportation costs, improved delivery times, and increased customer satisfaction.

Example: one discrete manufacturing company that produces electronic components had complex transportation requirements, with multiple suppliers and customers located across the globe. The company implemented a platform that integrated transportation management with other supply chain functions, such as demand planning and inventory management.

It’s all about the platform approach

To achieve these benefits, discrete manufacturing companies need to implement a platform approach that integrates transportation management with other supply chain functions, such as inventory management and demand planning. The system should include real-time visibility into transportation activities, including carrier performance, shipment tracking, and delivery times. The system should also be able to analyse transportation data to identify areas for improvement and optimisation.

Deploying a transportation platform is a critical aspect of supply chain management for discrete manufacturing companies. By optimising transportation networks, companies can achieve significant cost reductions, improve delivery times, and increase customer satisfaction. To achieve these benefits, companies need to implement a platform that integrates transportation management with other supply chain functions, provides real-time visibility into transportation activities, and can analyse transportation data to identify areas for improvement and optimisation.