Logistics Visibility

The Problem

Production stalls when materials don't arrive on time. Without visibility into inbound and outbound logistics, companies can't plan effectively or respond to delays.

Real Experience

A manufacturing plant frequently experienced production delays because procurement, warehouse, and production teams had no shared visibility into incoming shipments. Materials would arrive unexpectedly, or expected deliveries would be delayed without notice, causing constant firefighting and schedule disruptions.

The Solution

Logistics modules manage inbound/outbound transport, coordinate with suppliers, and maintain cross-department transparency. Milestone tracking ensures all stakeholders know when materials will arrive and when finished goods will ship.

Key Recommendations

• Implement shipment tracking for both inbound and outbound logistics
• Integrate logistics with procurement, warehouse, and production systems
• Establish milestone-based visibility for all stakeholders
• Coordinate with suppliers for advance shipping notifications
• Track carrier performance and delivery reliability

Mistakes to Avoid

• Treating logistics as separate from procurement and production
• Not sharing shipment visibility across departments
• Failing to track and analyze carrier performance
• Missing integration between ERP and WMS for logistics
• Not establishing clear communication protocols with suppliers