Retail Is Lean
Retail transportation management has changed dramatically in the past several years, as more control has shifted from the supply side to the demand side. While every model differs, most retailers operate multiple distribution facilities in key geographic areas and deploy some combination of private fleets, common carriers, dedicated carriers, and third-party warehouses for LTL, intermodal, and TL shipments.
LeanLogistics Supplier Inbound Management (SIM) is ideal for retailers. This powerful, easy to use component of the On-Demand TMS® was designed especially to handle complex inbound transportation processing, allowing you to actively - and easily - manage your inbound:
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Increase lead time dependability and eliminate variance (the most significant cause of excess inventory)
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Simplify tendering, order and load change procedures, and carrier rate management
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Standardize routing guide management is on one system.
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Reduce both inventory and out-of-stocks
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Increase solution time to incomplete or late orders and shipments
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Shorten order/shipment cycle times.
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Leverage visibility and load optimization for lower costs
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Improve carrier performance metrics
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Improve distribution center utilization
In addition to achieving cost savings through planning more efficient loads, retailers can also address lead time, must arrive by dates and on time performance issues. Establishing and communicating specific KPIs is the first step in continuous improvement.
WebSettle payment process results in operational and clerical savings and improved payment and audit operations.
Electronic settlement can significantly improve carrier compliance, since providing pick-up and delivery information is the event that releases payment to the carrier
LeanLogistics' Supplier Inbound empowers you to:
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Assume the right-of-routing, achieving greater control and improving performance on freight collect, and to specify the carrier through transactional route instructions to those suppliers shipping pre-paid.
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Create KPI report cards for suppliers and carriers, highlighting problematic lanes and partners and supporting a continuous improvement program.
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Reduce or eliminate variability in on time delivery, retailers are able to reduce inventory safety stock.
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Implement just-in-time inventory strategy with high cube vendors for greater cost reduction.
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Orchestrate inbound dock usage for greater flow through of existing DCs, making current facility assets more productive.
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