INDUSTRY EXPERT PANEL

Unlocking dock & yard efficiency for 2024

Retail, FMCG, Construction & Chemical edition
5 December 2023
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Maximise efficiency of your yard operations in 2024

Dock scheduling and yard management come with unique challenges and specific requirements depending on which industry you’re operating in, so we’ve called in the experts.

Transporeon Business Consultants, Marius Branea and Ramon Lopez, go live for this industry expert panel session to address best practice for Retail, FMCG, Construction and Chemical.

In this webinar, you’ll learn:

  • Nuances, common pitfalls and best practice according to Retail, FMCG, Construction and Chemical industry experts  

  • The common misconceptions standing in the way of achieving stellar results

  • How to use Transporeon Time Slot Management to improve your shipping yard efficiency, reduce wait times, save on demurrage costs, improve carrier relationships, and support you in becoming a shipper of choice

  • Unexpected benefits of implementing Time Slot Management across industries (including getting better rates on spot market, improving efficiency across the entire supply chain, and more)

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Which dock scheduling challenges should you consider?

Retail & FMCG
  • Low predictability in warehouses and distribution centres
    Both suppliers (FMCG brands) and retailers have limited visibility on the agreed delivery dates and times and actual ETAs throughout the supply chain.
  • Rising customer expectations
    Retail distribution relies on high velocity of goods and on-time deliveries, yet impaired predictability in warehouses and distribution centres makes it difficult to meet customer expectations.
  • Equipment availability
    FMCG manufacturers and retailers require specific processes and equipment to monitor temperature and preserve goods at the highest quality while residing in the yard.
Construction

  • Inventory availability is key
    Inventory should be present on the yard at the right times to feed the production process.

  • Onsite Health & Safety
    Receiving goods requires the right equipment and the right personnel to be ready at the right time. A lack of visibility keeps loading teams waiting onsite unnecessarily, increasing health and safety risks.

  • Paper processes
    Manual paper transfer of driver compliance documentation slows processes down, meanwhile paper Proof of Delivery (PODs) sent by post represent another high-cost labour-intensive process.

Chemical

  • Strict regulations and compliance policies

    Specific rules and regulations apply onsite, typically requiring special health and safety equipment. Subsequent tests and controls put a strain on turnaround times.

  • Extra documentation

    Inefficient labour intensive and paper-based processes, e.g. regarding delivery documents, cleaning certificates, Accord for Dangerous Goods by Road (ADR licences).

  • Lack of transparency during execution

    No visibility over incoming trucks to loading/unloading sites.

  • Low predictability in warehouses and distribution centres
    Both suppliers (FMCG brands) and retailers have limited visibility on the agreed delivery dates and times and actual ETAs throughout the supply chain.
  • Rising customer expectations
    Retail distribution relies on high velocity of goods and on-time deliveries, yet impaired predictability in warehouses and distribution centres makes it difficult to meet customer expectations.
  • Equipment availability
    FMCG manufacturers and retailers require specific processes and equipment to monitor temperature and preserve goods at the highest quality while residing in the yard.

  • Inventory availability is key
    Inventory should be present on the yard at the right times to feed the production process.

  • Onsite Health & Safety
    Receiving goods requires the right equipment and the right personnel to be ready at the right time. A lack of visibility keeps loading teams waiting onsite unnecessarily, increasing health and safety risks.

  • Paper processes
    Manual paper transfer of driver compliance documentation slows processes down, meanwhile paper Proof of Delivery (PODs) sent by post represent another high-cost labour-intensive process.

  • Strict regulations and compliance policies

    Specific rules and regulations apply onsite, typically requiring special health and safety equipment. Subsequent tests and controls put a strain on turnaround times.

  • Extra documentation

    Inefficient labour intensive and paper-based processes, e.g. regarding delivery documents, cleaning certificates, Accord for Dangerous Goods by Road (ADR licences).

  • Lack of transparency during execution

    No visibility over incoming trucks to loading/unloading sites.

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Speakers

Marius Constantin Branea

Business Consultant, Chemical and Construction,
Transporeon

Ramon Lopez

Business Consultant, FMCG/Retail,
Transporeon

Anna Reuttner

Business Development Team Lead,
Transporeon 

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Time Slot Management for Retail
  • Increase handling capacity by up to 20%
  • Reduce driver wait times by up to 40%
  • Shorten loading times by up to 60 minutes
  • Audit and legal security
  • Completely documented processes
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Time Slot Management

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  • Full transparency of delivery and pick-up times for all parties 
  • Efficient use of resources due to the even and predictable distribution of loadings and unloadings
  • Reduction of waiting times for trucks by up to 40%
  • Audit-proof and legal compliance through fully documented processes
  • Quick response and operational optimization through fast communication and real-time data
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  • Improve overall visibility and ability to predict changes.
  • Combine yard, transport, and warehouse management.
  • Automate arrivals, check-ins, and call-offs.
  • Avoid costs and fees caused by idle and inefficient processes.
  • Monitor, measure, and improve KPIs.
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Digital Transport Documents
  • Paperless management of the consignment note through all involved parties
  • Easy usage due to conveniently comment and signing of the eCMR on a mobile device
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