Companies may not realize how much time they spend locating trailers or that congestion issues as trailers are unloaded or loaded can influence warehouse operations. Any congestion can severely affect productivity. With many parties and tasks to coordinate, a seamless transition is critical and spotting services are essential to the efficient yard and warehouse management. They help with the flow of inventory entering and leaving the warehouse with a combination of experienced drivers, logistics personnel, and yard management software.
Optimize the flow of goods through the yard
Spotters optimize how trailers move through the yard and improve communications between facility operators and drivers to mitigate disruptions and enhance distribution. Outside spotters help to prepare the dock doors and trailers for unloading and loading. Inside spotters ensure that the dock is safe, secure, and prepared with the correct equipment.
Use real-time location tracking
By using RFID-based, real-time location tracking, you can easily track the location of trailers. This enhances security and streamlines workflows because you don’t have time-consuming searches for misplaced trailers. Shippers can use shuttling services to move trailers to and from dock doors and sometimes to nearby facilities to help with managing inventory.
Put less strain on warehouse personnel
When products sit in yards, it puts strain on warehouse personnel. Pickers have to pick the products to fulfill customer orders and when they don’t have enough goods in inventory, they can’t do this properly.
Yard management systems enable better management of operations in the yard so there’s a seamless flow of products. This can help to improve inventory accuracy as it reduces shrinkage and spoilage as well as backorders and stock-outs. You can fill customer orders on time and accurately.
Enhance customer satisfaction
Delays in getting products into a warehouse mean delays all along the line and a lack of customer satisfaction at the end of the line. Flexible scheduling is important because it has to fit customer needs and when changes occur and schedules are inflexible, this can be a problem. Dynamic appointment scheduling ensures you can make changes when circumstances change, even if it’s at the last minute, and ensure customers receive their products on time.
Automate processes
Many spotting services use automation to enhance productivity. Manual operations are often time-consuming and prone to error. Automating processes can facilitate scheduling, monitoring of goods, and offer real-time information for more effective decision-making. Using digital tools and specialized equipment can greatly enhance productivity in the yard and warehouse.
Contact us for spotting services
EGA Logistics is a third-party logistics provider that offers spotting services. These services will help to improve the flow of goods through your yard and warehouse, making sure you deliver to customers on time. Focus on what you do best and we will provide personalized service for you. Contact us at +1 (888) 496-1102 if you have any questions or would like to receive a quote.
