The Challenge
Goals- Get everyone on the same database.
- Provide network visibility to internal and external customers.
- Proactive alerts for shipments out of range due to transit time and other factors.
- Reduce and eliminate need for other tracking methods such as Excel and white boards.
- Reduce the need for data entry, with corresponding reductions in data entry errors.
The Solution
YardView has all users on the same database.
Complete visibility from the time an empty is brought into El Paso, loads in Juarez, returns to El Paso and unloads in a U.S. Warehouse.
Each time the trailer was moved or an update performed a record is created so the entire trip can be tracked, reported on or re-created.
Facility specific Drag and Drop pages show users their inventory and what is on the way. Bringing the trailer into their facility is a simple drag and drop.
Network reporting is simplified and automated. A 214 export updates their online customer tracking tool, while 856 imports provide for detailed trailer information.
The Situation
3PL manages transportation and warehousing for world leading consumer goods company from manufacturing plants in Mexico and distribution centers in Texas, California and Ohio.
Each operation has good tools to manage their own processes.
Local databases, visual boards and wide use of Excel keep them current for fast responses to the customer and customs requirements. Fax, Telephone and E-mail communication keep status up to date.
Daily, weekly and monthly Key Performance reports are created with data extracted from various sources
