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How to Measure Success: KPIs for Inbound Logistics

WorkWave

Time To Read: 3 minutes Are you struggling to measure the success of your inbound logistics? What are inbound and outbound logistics? Both inbound and outbound logistics involve the transportation of products across various distribution channels, however inbound logistics deals with supply and outbound logistics fulfill demands.

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How freight markets react amid weather-related chaos

FreightWaves SONAR

Inbound volumes are traditionally softer prior to the storm, as carriers don’t want to be stuck in a potentially affected area, but will increase following the storm as relief efforts begin. Inbound volumes into the New Orleans market have surged, up 17% week-over-week (w/w), as the relief efforts have gotten underway.

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Looking at the data in FreightWaves SONAR to see the impact of Suez Canal Blockage

FreightWaves SONAR

See the Suez Canal Custom Report in SONAR to keep an eye on how the blockade will impact inbound shipments into US ports. The report includes the Drewry World Container Index (Shanghai to Rotterdam), the Inbound Ocean TEUs Volume Index for the Port of Savannah, Inbound TEU Volumes). Request a SONAR Demo.

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Why data is critical to freight routing guide compliance

FreightWaves SONAR

Data-driven lane and contract management boost compliance rates Inbound and outbound freight logistics are both critical parts of the modern supply chain’s freight market , though each one has been managed quite differently. Request a FreightWaves SONAR or a SONAR SCI demo by clicking the button below to get started.

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Best Practices for Accelerating the Sales Process

Think about it: with outbound prospecting, requests from management, scheduled demos, and inbound calls, chaos can quickly work its way into your strategy, deeming a “speed wins” selling mentality downright ineffective. The bottom line is that, in B2B sales, speed is useless without control.

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Freight Market Data To Assist in Negotiations With Carriers

FreightWaves SONAR

SONAR data show that the freight market for inbound Detroit loads is highly volatile based on auto production trends – inbound Detroit loads should be less expensive when OEMs are sourcing a lot of components as assembly volumes ramp up. There is typically more demand for inbound truckloads into Detroit than outbound truckloads.

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10 Warehouse KPIs that impact freight management

FreightWaves SONAR

And where do companies start to leverage top KPIs in supply chain settings and enforce policies, such as the inbound routing guide? Since on-time delivery accounts for both inbound and outbound freight , it has a natural effect on the full supply chain. Request a SONAR demo today. Request a SONAR Demo. On-time deliveries.