With the presence of the current trucking capacity shortage, the need for load and dock organization as well as operational transparency is more important than ever. We’ve compiled our top 3 articles to help you identify common issues that may be affecting the efficiency of your dock’s supply chain; and how a dock scheduling and reservations tool could be the simple answer to a complicated problem.
With fewer truckers on the road and pending loads being refused left and right by those still hauling, the simple notion that a smooth dock operation is just about getting the product in and product out is no longer applicable in the new climate. Today, many external factors can play a role on whether your load gets picked up or not, whether there will be delays, and whether it makes it to its final destination on time. [Read more...]
Drivers may currently be few and far between, but consumerism is at an all-time high… along with the expectation of free 2-day shipping! So, how can you still provide your customers with the same unparalleled delivery times while navigating the industry’s trucking drought? Improving overall efficiency with a dock scheduling tool to reduce the length of time trucks are idle may play a key role. [Read more…]
Are you inadvertently contributing to the trucking shortage? Longer wait times for inbound trucks have a significant domino effect for not only your yard or warehouse; but with many trucks carrying multiple loads with multiple stops, it impacts the industry as a whole. Here’s a quick guide to help you identify common issues and how dock scheduling could help take you from being part of the problem to part of the solution. [Read more…]