A company may use a high level of technology in its factory operations to offer more accuracy and speed, but this doesn’t help unless it is paired with efficiency in all other aspects of the supply chain. Using the best yard spotting services can help to improve the efficiency of the yard. These services facilitate trailer unloading and loading processes and make sure that yard spotters can move through the yard with precision to enable an efficient flow of freight.
The function of yard spotting services
The function of yard spotting services is to help keep the trailer unloading and loading process moving smoothly in the yard. Yard spotters drive semi-trucks, tractor-trailers, or spotter vehicles that are designed to move empty or full trailers around the freight years. They make sure the inbound and outbound flow of freight is efficient to help save time and reduce financial costs.
Cut time and costs
Sky-high operational costs in the yard include detention and dwell fees. Depending on manual operations and using expensive overtime labor adds to the costs. Poor inventory management and having difficulty in locating equipment are other problems.
The amount of time yard spotters spend searching for equipment and inventory could be used more effectively elsewhere. This is why using yard spotting services can make a big difference.
Visibility enables efficiency
More visibility into where trailers are and their contents, how quickly movement takes place, and where obstacles occur, can help to improve efficiency. Using the right technology to keep monitoring and improving yard operations can make them more efficient and cost-effective.
Shuttle drivers who move trailers to and from dock doors to nearby facilities to assist in inventory management can receive, accept and confirm that they’ve completed move requests without experiencing slowdowns.
The best equipment
Logistics operators need to use the best possible equipment to move heavy cumbersome trailers and shipping containers. Yard spotters must have experience in using heavy equipment like a forklift to move pallets on or off a trailer. Backup equipment can be used to substitute for equipment that needs servicing. You have peace of mind knowing that you will never be without the necessary equipment.
Improve factory operations
Your yard can be the bottleneck that undermines the efficiency of your factory. It is no point in having a fully automated factory with products being produced accurately and at speed if your yard is not just as efficient. This requires the use of efficient yard spotting services to make sure that the flow of your yard is optimized.
Contact us
EGA Logistics will manage all the daily aspects of your logistics and deliver support and reliability. Let your focus be on sustainable growth and your ultimate success while we take care of your yard spotting services and help to strengthen your supply chain. An efficient supply chain is essential for efficient factory operations. Contact us on +1 (888) 496-1102 to find out more about our services.
