Transport & Logistics Consulting
Lojix provide practical advice and solutions to implement or improve the current logistics model or resolve issues with transport performance.
We can assist with the review process, working with Stakeholders to understand the needs of your business, identifying issues and areas of inefficiency and implement strategies that will improve your transport performance.
An efficient supply chain requires the business engaging transport partners, to provide accurate information, data and communication or the supply chain will struggle to perform from the beginning.
Review of current logistics model and transport arrangements
We often find that transport activities that are currently in place, have evolved with time, growth of the business and have been added with a "make it happen" approach by busy operations staff or managers who are not in touch or exposed to the commercial aspects of the business.
As the profile of a business changes the logistics requirements will also change. Businesses that do not monitor and regularly review their transport costs and performance are exposed to a number of factors which may include:
Customer profile/location changes
Product change dimension/weight/packaging
Volumes/frequency
Reliance on increased import volume (raw materials/finished goods)
Management change
Outbound/Inbound transport costs monitored
Sales teams are not accurately covering/including transport costs
Transport scope creep
Transport service providers need to be the right fit for your business, closely aligned with your objectives, expectations and values. The selection and management of contractors is crucial to ensuring customer satisfaction and expectations are being met.
Key areas that we assess when reviewing transport service providers include:
Mix of transport modes being used (Road, Rail and Coastal Shipping (Domestic)
Customer service – performance, communication level and reporting structure
Fleet type to maximise efficiencies with your freight profile
Capability – peaks / troughs, service coverage and contingency planning
Freight integrity – damages/losses
Accountability – Claims, non-performance
Rates – Cost to serve, value for spend, structure, transparency
Terms & Conditions – Rate review mechanism/fuel levy mechanism