REPORT
The dock and yard
efficiency blueprint
Insights and data to transform your yard from
a supply chain blackhole into an efficient hub
The story of a simple spreadsheet error
In 2010, the UK security service mistakenly tapped the phones of 134 individuals completely unrelated to any ongoing investigations done by the organisation. Was this mistake caused by a software glitch or a cyber attack?
Astonishingly, it was due to a simple spreadsheet formatting error, which automatically altered the last three digits of phone numbers to 000.
Much like secret service agents, supply chain and logistics executives often face inefficiencies and delays caused by using spreadsheets. They too need more modern, flexible, and efficient tools to tackle the diverse challenges of their daily work. And yet…
The story of a simple spreadsheet error
In 2010, the UK security service mistakenly tapped the phones of 134 individuals completely unrelated to any ongoing investigations done by the organisation. Was this mistake caused by a software glitch or a cyber attack?
Astonishingly, it was due to a simple spreadsheet formatting error, which automatically altered the last three digits of phone numbers to 000.
Much like secret service agents, supply chain and logistics executives often face inefficiencies and delays caused by using spreadsheets. They too need more modern, flexible, and efficient tools to tackle the diverse challenges of their daily work. And yet…
According to our survey, 39% of shippers and/or retailers use Excel spreadsheets or paper-based systems for scheduling and documentation in their shipping yards. These processes are highly manual, susceptible to mistakes, clunky, tedious and time consuming.
“It gets challenging to ensure compliance with safety amidst the chaos.”
“It gets challenging to ensure compliance with safety amidst the chaos.”
“It gets challenging to ensure compliance with safety amidst the chaos.”
“It gets challenging to ensure compliance with safety amidst the chaos.”
“It gets challenging to ensure compliance with safety amidst the chaos.”
“It gets challenging to ensure compliance with safety amidst the chaos.”
“It gets challenging to ensure compliance with safety amidst the chaos.”
In this blueprint, we’ll share the latest data on the most common bottlenecks in shipping yards and how market leaders from the likes of ArcelorMittal, Shell, Burgo Group, Michelin, Intersnack, thyssenkrupp and Tesco are tackling them. You’ll discover a step-by-step process your business can use to streamline your dock and yard operations with the technology used by 1,400+ shippers.
On top of that, you’ll learn how to gain unparalleled visibility and control of your yard operations. You'll be equipped to identify and solve potential bottlenecks and delays early, which will enhance your overall productivity and reduce truck waiting times by up to 85%.
Ready to discover how market leaders boost yard productivity? Itching to know what MI5 did next?
© 2024 Trimble Inc.