Efficiency within the supply chain is essential for e-commerce success and trailer shuttling services offer a combination of oversight, trained drivers, and the best tracking technology to allow for this. Many areas within the shuttling process can cause delays and create problems. Experienced, knowledgeable drivers equipped with the right technology know where they’re needed in real-time. If you know where your trailers are at all times you increase your supply chain efficiency and have peace of mind.
Enhance visibility to avoid delays
Without visibility, delays can affect e-commerce success. When e-commerce companies do not deliver on time or fail to deliver, they negate the convenience of shopping online and lose customers.
To deliver on time requires logistical planning and using advanced systems and tools. For example, real-time tracking technology offers the kind of visibility that can make a difference. Using RFID-based real-time tracking gives the position of all equipment in a yard to help streamline the workflow, eliminate searches for missing trailers, and much more.
Use professional drivers for more efficiency
Professional, trained drivers stick to their schedules, have the ability to react to changing situations speedily, and will keep in contact at all times. Equipping them with tablets enables them to fulfill their duties more effectively. If you give your customers an estimated delivery time and if you don’t meet it, it can ruin their trust.
You need to communicate with your customers about delivery at every stage of the process and if you deliver on time, you can go a long way towards gaining their loyalty. Relying on experienced, trained drivers provides you with the opportunity to meet the expectations of your customers.
Manage resources and reduce costs
The reality is that your trailers are the linchpin between the distribution center and the suppliers and customers that hold real financial value for you. Using trailer shuttling services can reduce your expenses by offering more efficiency.
Inbound inefficiencies, inventory accuracy, and the volume of orders on a particular day can affect your fill rates on outbound orders. The solution is better visibility and management of resources. A personalized shuttling service can provide you with what you need.
Use personalized trailer shuttling services
Personalized trailer shuttling services with trained, experienced operators and other specialized yard services are designed to meet your specific needs. They offer the flexibility you need to keep customers satisfied and prevent late deliveries. Your brand reputation will get a boost when you always deliver on time and consistently meet and exceed customer expectations.
Contact us
EGA Logistics offers a trailer shuttling service you can rely on. Our company prides itself on its relationships with clients and the quality of its personalized service. If you want a company that will get the job done for you so you can devote more time to making your e-commerce business successful, call (888) 496-1102 to request a quote or find out more about the services we offer.
