No matter whether you operate in the intermodal, liquid or bulk transport sector, ORTEC’s optimisation solutions can offer the most advanced tools on the market to help you resolve any logistical bottlenecks.
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The challenges of intermodal, liquid and bulk transport: |
What are the main planning issues affecting intermodal, liquid and bulk transport?
- Customers are becoming more and more demanding
- Planning processes are highly complex due to legal restrictions in terms of total weight, ADR and maximum axle load.
- Planning processes are highly complex, with planners forced to take into account aspects such as cleaning, compartmentalisation and loading sequence restrictions.
- Keeping a clear overview of the planning process.
- Decentralisation hampers cooperation within the logistical chain.
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Top 10 advantages of an Advanced Planning System over ERP or TMS: |
What are the 10 main planning issues affecting the intermodal, liquid and bulk sectors that can be resolved by an Advanced Planning System (APS) and not by an ERP or TMS system?
- Calculating the optimal intermodal route through Europe for every cargo, taking into account tariffs, shipping times, surcharges and handling fees
- Which cargoes should be transported by which truck (or subcontractor) and in which order, taking into account all the various restrictions, timeframes and company guidelines?
- Which cargoes can be combined in order to ensure optimal loading density?
- How can we minimise empty miles?
- How can we optimise the planning of return shipments?
- How can we optimise planning, taking into account all vehicle and driver regulations?
- Do any vehicles need cleaning, and if so, what would be the optimal place to do so in view of local rates and conditions?
- How can space be optimised in the various compartments?
- How can we reduce CO2 emissions?
- How do I maintain a real-time overview of planning activities?
Click here to download the diagram for a TMS – APS – Onboard Computer linkup configuration
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Advantages to you: |
Uniquely, ORTEC’s solutions for transport and logistics service providers are designed with both operational expertise and the implementation of software solutions in mind. The ORTEC Transport and Distribution (OTD) solution provides support for both your day-to-day logistical planning and real-time execution. OTD is an advanced planning software APS system, that allows for flexible modelling of the desired planning process through powerful user interfaces and optimisation software. The system also features modules for real-time integration with TMS and ERP systems and mobile equipment. OTD automatically takes into account ADR cleaning regulations and subcontractor rates.
Top 10 advantages of ORTEC Transport and Distribution - Increased productivity, with up to 20% more efficient use of resources.
- Potential for expansion without the need for major investments in capacity.
- Cost savings (out-of-pocket) on intermodal transport through the use of alternative routes.
- More options to help ensure compliance with all ADR regulations and other service requirements.
- Far greater span-of-control and more control options for the planning department.
- Centralised planning offering the potential for synergy between all divisions and options for decentralised execution and customer service.
- Greater insight in the form of cost-benefit analyses for each customer and business unit, in
support of commercial activities. - A real-time overview of planning activities.
- Allows you to offer your customers flexibility.
- The ability to optimise compartmentalisation.
ORTEC’s results in the intermodal, liquid and bulk transport sectors
Our references
ORTEC has an impressive track record when it comes to servicing the retail sector. Ever since the signing of its very first contract with retail chain Schuitema in 1981, the company’s client base has grown steadily over time to include some of the largest players in the European food industry. ORTEC clients include:
Eikelenboom
ORTEC products have allowed Eikelenboom to service a larger number of customers without the need for any additional staff or resources. ORTEC has also helped achieve significant cost reductions and optimised load factors.
Silfit
“We expect that ORTEC TD will help us achieve significant annual savings for our customers, in terms of both costs and kilometres. We will also be able to cut down on planning time: I’d say we’ll be able to save about 1 FTE, which can then be put to effective use in another part of the company.”
Further references:
ORTEC has an impressive track record when it comes to servicing the retail sector. Ever since the signing of its very first contract with retail chain Schuitema in 1981, the company’s client base has grown steadily over time to include some of the largest players in the European food industry. ORTEC clients include:ORTEC products have allowed Eikelenboom to service a larger number of customers without the need for any additional staff or resources. ORTEC has also helped achieve significant cost reductions and optimised load factors.“We expect that ORTEC TD will help us achieve significant annual savings for our customers, in terms of both costs and kilometres. We will also be able to cut down on planning time: I’d say we’ll be able to save about 1 FTE, which can then be put to effective use in another part of the company.”
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