Logistics

Logistics refers to the overall process of managing how resources are acquired, stored and transported to their final destination. It encompasses a wide range of activities, including inbound and outbound transportation management, fleet management, warehousing, materials handling, order fulfillment and inventory control.

Why it matters in supply chains

Logistics is the engine that drives a supply chain. Effective logistics is essential for controlling costs, meeting delivery schedules, maintaining product quality and ensuring customer satisfaction. Poor logistics leads to inefficiencies such as unnecessary storage costs, delivery delays, damaged goods and high operational complexity. In a competitive, global market, optimized logistics provides a significant competitive advantage by boosting responsiveness and resilience.

How Connected Load Carrier supports it

Connected Load Carrier transforms logistics from a manual, reactive operation into a proactive, data-driven system. Our IoT-as-a-Service solution digitalizes load carriers, providing real-time visibility into the movement of assets throughout the entire logistics network.

This enables organizations to:

• Optimize transport flows:
  Reduce empty miles and streamline routing by knowing the exact location and availability of every asset.

• Improve efficiency:
  Pinpoint and reduce high dwell times and bottlenecks at distribution centers or depots.

• Enhance inventory control:
  Gain accurate insights into asset stock levels and availability to prevent shortages and overstocking.

• Ensure compliance:
  Provide verifiable proof of delivery and condition history to meet regulatory and customer demands.

By turning logistical assets into intelligent data sources, we help businesses achieve greater efficiency, predictability and control over their entire operation.

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