Supply Chain Optimization
Solution Overview
If you face critical decisions that affect your entire supply chain, it can be helpful to consult with innovative experts. Whether those decisions are as complex as redesigning your entire network or as simple as understanding benchmark transportation costs, we evaluate all scenarios.
By combining supply chain expertise with Industry leading technology and data analytics; we create solutions geared around making you more competitive. Contact us for a complimentary consultation with one of our supply chain optimization professionals.
The Basics
Basic optimization of mode, price and lead time are second nature here at Time Logistics. We use customer specific data to begin our analysis and optimize based on customer objectives while still considering operational constraints.
Our Basics supply chain optimization will help you:
Determine the least-cost shipping mode Determine the least-cost providers Determine the fastest providers to get products delivered quickly Determine if rates you are paying are in line with the industry given your freight profile Determine if you are shipping from the distribution point while considering transportation costs
It all begins with data!
We use data to get a graphical picture of your current supply chain, so that a baseline can be determined. We then add your specific goals and run optimization scenarios that align with your overall goals.
This is an iterative process, so constant dialogue is a base requirement and many scenarios will be discussed along the way as we work and incorporate your specific constraints.
Once analysis is complete, we offer our custom solutions to support any supply chain transformation you may want to implement. Using our technology, our expertise and our ability to procure capacity we help you meet your ultimate goals through our optimization solutions.
Distribution & Consolidation
- Optimize
- Analyze
- Transform
When evaluating pool distribution or consolidation solutions we are focused on turning parcel into LTL, LTL into TL and TL into IMDL:
Use the lowest cost mode or combine modes together for merge in transit solutions Look for ways to share capacity with other freight we move Build load plans that force lowest cost per pound solutions and modes first Consider all operational constraints and delivery requirements
It all begins with data!
We use data to get a graphical picture of your current supply chain, so that a baseline can be determined. We then add your specific goals and run optimization scenarios that align with your overall goals.
This is an iterative process, so constant dialogue is a base requirement and many scenarios will be discussed along the way as we work and incorporate your specific constraints.
Once analysis is complete, we offer our custom solutions to support any supply chain transformation you many want to implement. Using our technology, our expertise and capacity solutions we can quickly implement the most complicated of optimization solutions.
When evaluating pool distribution or consolidation solutions we are focused on turning parcel into LTL, LTL into TL and TL into IMDL:
Use the lowest cost mode or combine modes together for merge in transit solutions Look for ways to share capacity with other freight we move Build load plans that force lowest cost per pound solutions and modes first Consider all operational constraints and delivery requirements
It all begins with data!
We use data to get a graphical picture of your current supply chain, so that a baseline can be determined. We then add your specific goals and run optimization scenarios that align with your overall goals.
This is an iterative process, so constant dialogue is a base requirement and many scenarios will be discussed along the way as we work and incorporate your specific constraints.
Once analysis is complete, we offer our custom solutions to support any supply chain transformation you many want to implement. Using our technology, our expertise and capacity solutions we can quickly implement the most complicated of optimization solutions.
Project Level Optimization "PRECISE"
PRECISE:
"P"- Pre-planning
"R"- Route Optimization
"E"- Execution
"C"- Carrier Selection & Management
"I" - Invoice Customization
"S"- Service
"E"- Enterprise Approach
Pre-Planning & Assembly
Route Optimization
Execution
Carrier Selection & Management
Invoice Customization
Service- Enterprise Approach
In this stage of our process, we engage with our customers on the opportunity specifics and focus on:
Data and freight analysis
Product specifics assimilation
Schedule and capabilities for outbound and inbound flow
In this stage of our process, we are completely focused on optimizing cost for our customers:
Coordinating inbound and outbound cycles and due dates with shippers, consignees and carriers
Looking for ways to consolidate or co-pallet
Ensuring we take advantage of every multi-modal option
In this stage of our process we are completely focused on getting it done for our customers:
We outline all the operational procedures and assemble the team of experts on our side to make it happen.
We determine the needs for reporting and gain insight into how compliance is measured.
We load the project details into our ELITE TMS so that we can share full visibility to all freight flow in real time.
We then obtain final sign off on the project execution details and get rolling!
In this stage of our process, we are completely focused on ensuring the right mix of capacity partners:
We can use our carriers or your own, there is no hard rule
We use those carrier partners who are committed to serving the needs of our customers first and foremost
We consider safety and on time compliance ratings
We ensure the right mode at the right time with the right equipment
In this stage of our process we are completely focused on ensuring that we meet the invoice requirements for our customers:
We audit and approve all carrier charges prior to invoicing our customers, which includes managing any and all claims that may occur.
We are able to customize invoice by various rating types and formats.
We can invoice in a shipment, weekly or project level basis.
In this stage of our process, we engage with our customers on the opportunity specifics and focus on:
Data and freight analysis
Product specifics assimilation
Schedule and capabilities for outbound and inbound flow
In this stage of our process, we are completely focused on optimizing cost for our customers:
Coordinating inbound and outbound cycles and due dates with shippers, consignees and carriers
Looking for ways to consolidate or co-pallet
Ensuring we take advantage of every multi-modal option
In this stage of our process we are completely focused on getting it done for our customers:
We outline all the operational procedures and assemble the team of experts on our side to make it happen.
We determine the needs for reporting and gain insight into how compliance is measured.
We load the project details into our ELITE TMS so that we can share full visibility to all freight flow in real time.
We then obtain final sign off on the project execution details and get rolling!
In this stage of our process, we are completely focused on ensuring the right mix of capacity partners:
We can use our carriers or your own, there is no hard rule
We use those carrier partners who are committed to serving the needs of our customers first and foremost
We consider safety and on time compliance ratings
We ensure the right mode at the right time with the right equipment
In this stage of our process we are completely focused on ensuring that we meet the invoice requirements for our customers:
We audit and approve all carrier charges prior to invoicing our customers, which includes managing any and all claims that may occur.
We are able to customize invoice by various rating types and formats.
We can invoice in a shipment, weekly or project level basis.