Traditionally shippers have looked to outbound freight for cost reductions and service level improvements, something which we at Nulogx are very good at achieving. However, with always increasing pressure to continually improve, companies are looking for answers on how to further reduce costs. Nulogx knows the answer by asking one simple question:
You control your outbound; why not control your inbound too?
Inbound freight offers equal, if not greater, cost reduction opportunities. The impact of the current market conditions creates an opportunity for shippers to review their inbound freight as a source for immediate cost savings. Nulgox Managed Inbound Program is offered within our Managed Transportation Services (MTS) division and delivers immediate, low risk cost savings as well as streamlined warehouse operations an numerous “soft cost” saving.
As the supply chain becomes more refined and integrated, its management has an even greater impact on the bottom line. Every dollar allocated to transportation and materials management must be ultra efficient. Today’s deliveries to your business are designed to meet the goals of your vendor, not you.
Vendor controls the delivery and reaps the benefits along with your competitors
With an Managed Inbound Transportation Program, you can:
Take control of your inbound freight and design it to meet your needs
Increase visibility to what is being shipped to you and how
Separately manage the cost of goods and the cost of transportation
Maximize efficiency and save money
You control the delivery and You reap the benefits
Improved visibility of your real inbound shipment costsStreamline warehouse operations with fewer deliveries and advanced notificationStreamline order-process to reduce transportation costEliminate the “transportation profit” a vendor may have included in their priceConsolidate shipments, increase average shipment size and reduce deliveriesLeverage outbound capacity to pick up In-bound shipments
Controlling inbound shipments maximizes efficiency and saves money, but creating an inbound program can be a daunting task.
Common Challenges
1. Understanding the scope and complexity of your inbound freight
2. Capital investment in systems and infrastructure
3. Vendor Management
4. Lack of modeling tools to evaluate and prioritize activities to avoid pitfalls
5. Lack of reporting and tracking tools
6. Lack of resources to take on a new project
7. The whole process has a high potential for failure if not managed correctly
8. Nulogx has the experience to address these challenges
Tailored Solutions to address your specific needs and fit your company
Outsourced technology, people and market knowledge to manage your transportation activities
Visibility by providing you with the information needed to make decisions
Collaborative work with you to determine where your most effective opportunities can be found
Instant Ignition
Save As You Go
Rapid Scalability
Prioritized Savings Program
Profit Visibility
Logistics Control Centre
Comprehensive Reporting
Vendor Transition Support
