Transit time: how yard management impacts this indicator

Transit time is a macro indicator that refers to the time elapsed from the moment a delivery begins until it is completed. It is also used to measure the travel time between one point and another – a delivery to one customer until the delivery to another, for example.

In the case of retailers, it can also be used to measure the travel time between one unit and another, or between a Distribution Center and a store. For large distributors, the time between one customer and another is also counted, adding up the period in transit and the time it took for the delivery to be actually completed.

In other words: we are not just talking about the time the truck was on the road, but the entire process that led to a specific order being concluded, taking the delivery work itself into consideration.

This indicator is essential for those who want to have greater control over the operation and promote continuous improvement, as it helps evaluate the efficiency of the delivery flow.

And did you know that, in addition to solutions like route planners, which help create more efficient routes for delivery flow, Yard Management can contribute to a more efficient transit time? We explain how below.

Yard Management and Transit Time: Achieving Excellence in Performance When a retail chain has an integrated Yard Management system or the customer provides this tool for the carrier to schedule deliveries, the entire process is simpler. This happens because an integrated schedule and a pre-scheduling system considerably reduce the waiting time for unloading into the stockroom.

Thus, automated Yard Management contributes to a truly efficient organization of this goods receiving process. Another highlight is that automation tools like Tempo Certo's allow for early checking of the invoice, which speeds up the delivery process. The less time the truck needs to wait to unload and the fewer issues are registered during the order delivery, the lower the transit time.

Other issues worth considering for a more efficient transit time:

Agility in the Check-in and Check-out Process

The process of trucks entering and leaving the yard becomes significantly faster with automation. Automatic identification systems, such as RFID and barcode, allow for quick registration of vehicles as soon as they enter the yard, eliminating unnecessary queues and delays.

Traffic Flow Optimization

Intelligent Yard Management avoids congestion through a well-structured schedule, ensuring that vehicles are quickly loaded and unloaded. With scheduling, the time spent in the yard is minimized, allowing trucks to get back on the road faster.

Transparent Communication and Error Reduction

Automation has improved communication among delivery companies, yard operators, and logistics managers. Critical information is transmitted instantly, which reduces human errors, such as duplicate scheduling, speeding up the entire logistics process and reducing transit time.

These are some practical examples of benefits that automation brings to your operation. To learn more about this subject, keep following our content!