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Optimization = Right Mode, Time and Price
Shipment Optimization That Delivers the Goods
Supply chains aren’t static. As circumstances change, you need a TMS that can flex and optimize on the fly. That’s the difference – finding optimization opportunities at every stage and circumstance in a shipment’s life cycle – not just in the “sunny sky” conditions.
Optimization Solutions For
Teams of All Sizes
End-to-end optimization is made easy with the right solutions. Whether you rely on internal team members to run optimizations using MercuryGate software or use our Professional Services team to build and manage optimizations on your behalf, you can be confident knowing the best tools and team members are at your disposal.
Multimodal Optimization Software
Optimization that Simplifies Supply Chain Complexity
Whether shipping by land, sea, air, or a combination of all three, empower your team to optimize with ease and confidence. Our multimodal optimization software tracks multi-leg shipment data at both an aggregate and granular level, offering unprecedented saving and efficiency.
- Reduce outbound freight and fuel costs
- Lower costs for inbound freight
- Shrink time spent on load planning
- Streamline transportation network modeling
MercuryGate Optimization-as-a-Service (OaaS)
Lack the internal resources to yield the most from your optimization models? Don’t let that stop you from reaping the benefits of optimization. Consider outsourcing optimization using MercuryGate’s Optimization-as-a-Service (OaaS) model. Run by experts in our Professional Services organization, an OaaS engagement can be as short, or long, as you need it to be with flexible statements of work (SOWs) and deliverables.
Improve Logistics Outcomes with Optimization
Often, solutions positioned as optimizers will do one thing – consolidate loads. While consolidation is a key tactic in optimization, it cannot stand alone in enabling maximum efficiency. A true optimization solution will help you achieve better transportation outcomes by:
Identifying Trends
Apply analytics to benchmark and track performance so short and long-term goals can be attained.
Reducing Costs
Use rating capabilities for all modes to make informed choices about transportation expenditures and service levels.
Eliminating Miles
Maximize equipment utilization to avoid unnecessary miles and costs and make the most of drivers’ hours of service.
Shrinking Carbon Footprint
Drive down mileage, fuel costs and idle time using optimization across modes to achieve sustainability goals.
Simplifying Complex Moves
Cut down on dependencies and exceptions that can have a domino-effect on delivery times.