Despite the high level of complexity, many companies organize their delivery processes without IT support. However, even experienced schedulers are unable to consider all constraints simultaneously and make the right decisions in a matter of seconds. This is only possible with the help of specialized AI-based software.

The Material Supply Challenge

The logistics of material supply and delivery pose complex challenges for industrial companies. Uncoordinated rush hours lead to truck-waiting times, traffic jams, production bottlenecks, and unnecessary costs. In addition, there is a lack of visibility into plant traffic and uneven utilization of employees, transportation assets, and loading docks.

Leveraging Optimization Potential

AI-based software enables industrial companies to plan the flow of incoming and outgoing goods according to demand. The system generates a time slot allocation plan and takes over the internal control of truck traffic from the moment it arrives at the plant or even before if the technical prerequisites are in place. In addition to all external and internal information, such a system integrates all parties involved – truck drivers, freight forwarders, and loading dock personnel – into the control system. In this way, companies can supply their production according to demand and realize a fully automated and transparent supply chain.

Advantages of the intelligent Truck Infeed System

With specialized software based on intelligent optimization algorithms, companies can manage their supply logistics as a holistic process, from truck delivery control to the approach of freight vehicles to the loading point. In this way, companies can always optimize truck access with a view to the real logistics situation and react quickly to unforeseen events.

An Intelligent Yard Management System Provides

• Supply chain visibility;
• Smoothing of peak times;
• Reduce waiting and turnaround times;
• Efficient resource planning;
• Ensure continuous production supply.