Since the COVID-19 pandemic, global production, as well as transportation and the disruption of supply chains, had a strong economic impact on companies, as well as destabilizing financial markets.
As evidence of it, Studies show that during the pandemic, more than 80% of heavy-duty vehicle fleet companies experienced reduced productivity, about 16% were unchanged and less than 1% showed an increase.
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The trade scenario changed, and this, as explained by Abrahm Correa, Carseg-Hunter logistics manager, It is because “most companies were forced to speed up their process towards digitization and electronic commerce, fervently demanded by consumers at this time, and this shopping trend on-line and home deliveries will not be temporary, as it represents the new panorama of the world market”.
To meet this demand, without neglecting the prioritization of the safety and integrity of their drivers and the products transported, companies and logistics companies they have had to redesign their systems, promoting changes in their templates, betting on logistics automation and new vehicle fleet management programs.
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The key to reduce costs is to have the right personnel, who are trained through talks, seminars, courses, etc.; have the fleet in optimal conditions, have technological tools, and carry out adequate planning through control and monitoring of processes; always offering quality of service, execution and coordination necessary for the transfer of cargo.
Irene Macías, general manager of Maccargocorp
Currently, this company provides services to more than 400,000 international companies, many of them developing electronic commerce through solutions of fulfillment, maritime, air and road transport. Ingo Goldhammer, President of Kuehne+Nagel for South and Central America.
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The digital revolution is happening and we are prepared to offer the best solution to consumers. With electronic commerce, international expansion is much more evident than with other businesses.
Ingo Goldhammer, President of Kuehne+Nagel for South and Central America
For this reason, and in view of the challenges that this situation represents, the Hunter executive details below some aspects to consider to optimize the management of logistics fleets.
● Keeping the fleet under control: Automotives at the service of a business demand control mechanisms that allow the businessman to know where each one is and what task they are performing.
● Save costs: This strategy is closely linked to the previous one, especially in the area of mobilization in a company (much more if it is small), since it is a
sensitive aspect that can generate large unforeseeable expenses.
● Optimize existing resources: It is essential to find ways to make the most of time and avoid unforeseen delays affecting the operation of your business.
Meet customer expectations
Irene Macías, general manager of Maccargocorp, From his experience, he maintains that the greatest need of his clients is safe and monitored delivery in the required time. Due to the current situation in the country, customers who require logistics services are looking for a logistics operator that can meet their main need: move their products safely from the distribution center to their destination, or perform the TAT service. (store to store). This, says Macías, is achieved through three areas:
Operational part: establish fixed routes according to your time windows, place orders in frequency mode and constant monitoring of the units to know the delivery status.
Fleet: have the fleet in optimal conditions and continuous tracking using GPS.
Human Resources: have highly qualified and trained personnel, in order to offer the best logistics solution that optimizes the use of resources. (YO)
Source: Eluniverso
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