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Inbound transportation optimization is designed to provide the ability to create optimal shipments and loads for inbound supply of material to assembly and component facilities. Optimal plans are created within the context of various supply chain constraints.
Capabilities of the i2 solution for inbound transportation optimization can include:
- Support for load and route planning with carrier selection
- Three-dimensional containerization and load building
- Ability to determine most appropriate carrier mode
- Consideration for cross docks and JIT warehouses
- Consideration of carrier equipment availability
- Cost/service trade-offs of carriers
- Dock scheduling
- Intelligent shipment splitting
- Support for JIT/milk-runs
- Configurable optimization based on tariff and lane relationships respecting logistics constraints
Benefits of the i2 solution for inbound transportation optimization can include:
- Reduced transportation costs
- Reduced premium shipments
- Maximization of load/container capacity
- Increased planner productivity
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