Inbound Logistics

Manufacturers spend a tremendous amount of time, resources, and energy on the outbound distribution of their products. Strategic initiatives to drive process improvement, risk avoidance, carbon abatement, and cost reduction are all designed to create a more efficient, cost effective, and quality delivery. That makes a lot of sense, after all delivery is the final step in supplying your customer.

Unfortunately, there are often very few resources invested in the inbound transportation of raw materials creating a large gap in the supply chain. Managing inbound logistics may take a back seat to outbound distribution, but with the right technology and co-management support there can be enormous gains. With the right systems in place, a company can drive vendor compliance of carrier resources and measure results through high-level metrics.

Utilizing a technology-enabled solution removes the ‘guess work’ and guides your vendors to make the best routing decision for your business. The financial impact can be significant. Additionally, gaining real-time visibility of the inbound flow of raw materials will be a critical component for planning and operations for any manufacturer.