Freightways 4PL & Global Tower Solutions
Starting with the function of the Lead Logistics Provider (LLP), Managed Freight Services, or 4PL, the outsourcing of logistics operations can entail a wide range of services and endeavors. For many companies outsourcing of logistics to multiple parties across different geographies or modes and lanes of expertise, is fundamental fact. However to achieve true value of such services is often a daunting task, with different levels of engagement, terms and service outcomes. It is here that a partner that is focused on your needs irrespective of the suppliers that are engaged, that can handle the management, optimisation and oversee the operations to achieve improved services and competitive costs.
4PL Customised Integrated Logistics Services:
Depending on the needs of customers, Freightways can manage a group of 3PL suppliers and offer managed services on their behalf. This service is possible across all modes including Ocean, Air, Rail, Transport and Warehousing, inclusive of multimodal operations. The contractual arrangement with these providers can still be in the hands of customers or there are variations, where Freightways may hold the contract and carry out the customer's instructions. In either case, we can offer local or international outsourcing services for a particular nation or region, a certain area of a customer's business, or both.4PL Managed Transportation Services:
One of the common areas of complexity especially when there is a wide range of products requiring different types of transportation upstream, downstream and on the basis of the delivery profile, are Managed Transportation Services. Here Freightways can provide a Transport digital control tower network that manages the planning, allocation, tracking, performance, reconciliation and overall control of the complex transport task that can have many small operators requiring assistance in scheduling and planning or large carriers that need to managed to remain competitive.4PL Service Analytics and Insights:
With centralised control comes visibility and information. Freightways provides the insights on performance inclusive reporting, KPI's but also on strategic initiatives such as Green footprint/sustainability goals, specific detailing of performance by different participants in the services, by area, product and so forth. This level of enriched information is excellent for decision making and Freightways can also provide recommendations based on the experience and information together that can enhance your business.4PL Resilience and Flexibility:
One of the key advantages of the Freightways 4PL Lead Logistics solution is the handling of disruptions to the supply chain. Whether due to an unfortunate weather event or failure from a given supplier. Freightways with its 4PL enhance program can provide alternative interim service partners to supplement your arranged suppliers to be able to overcome that peak hurdle, or that unexpected event. Our objective is clear, make sure your supply chain is operating efficiently and effectively, so you take care of business and we will handle the rest.
Our 4PL services:
- Logistics strategies
- Analytics including transportation expenses, analysis, and carrier performance
- Freight sourcing strategies
- Network analysis
- Business planning
- Project management
- Control tower and network management services
- Inventory management
- Inbound, outbound, and reverse logistics management
Freightways Control Tower Use Cases
Our Supply Chain Control Tower is a centralized hub that provides end-to-end visibility and control over all the activities and processes involved in the supply chain in supply chain management process.
The Control Tower acts as a single source of truth, providing real-time data and insights to support decision-making and optimize performance in control tower in supply chain.
Let us explore the seven use cases of Freightways Supply Chain Control Tower in control tower operations:
Inventory Management:
The Control Tower can help optimize inventory levels by monitoring inventory levels in real-time, identifying demand patterns, and predicting future demand in logistics control tower. This helps ensure that the right products are in the right place at the right time, improving customer service levels while minimizing inventory carrying costs in supply chain management logistics.Logistics Optimization:
The Control Tower can monitor logistics activities, such as transportation and warehousing, in real-time, allowing companies to optimize delivery routes, reduce transportation costs, and improve on-time delivery rates in supply chain management types.Supplier Management:
The Control Tower can track supplier performance metrics, such as delivery times, quality, and compliance, enabling companies to identify and resolve any issues promptly in control tower operations.Risk Management:
The Control Tower can monitor potential supply chain disruptions, such as natural disasters or geopolitical events, and alert supply chain managers to take proactive measures to mitigate the impact on the supply chain in supply chain management process.Demand Planning:
The Control Tower can use predictive analytics and machine learning algorithms to forecast demand accurately, helping companies to plan production and inventory levels proactively in logistics control tower.Order Management:
The Control Tower can track order status and provide real-time updates on order fulfillment, enabling companies to improve order cycle times and customer satisfaction in supply chain management logistics.Performance Management:
The Control Tower can provide a comprehensive view of key performance metrics, such as lead times, order accuracy, and customer satisfaction, allowing companies to track performance against targets and identify areas for improvement in control tower in supply chain.Key Financial Benefits of a Logistics Control Tower
- 30-50% reduction in premium freight costs
- 10-40% reduction in overall supply chain costs across all industry segments
- 2-10% increase in equipment utilization across all industry segments
- 10-30% inventory reduction across all industry segments
- 12-50% reduction in manual planning, scheduling and execution management overhead
- 1-8% improvement in inbound delivery performance and outbound customer service levels
- A team of logistics experts at the helm-account management, carrier/supplier management, freight planning, track and trace of loads and business intelligence
- Robust Technology with Real-Time Visibility
- Business Intelligence for Performance and Savings