Transportation Technology
DLI strives to be an industry leader in utilizing transportation technology. Our
success has been directly linked to innovative transportation solutions, made possible
by the latest hardware & software. Our customers enjoy increased efficiency
and a higher level of service as a result of our efforts to create an added value
with our transportation services.
Some of our core technology includes:
- Fleet Tracking – Satellite tracking is available for all DLI equipment
via onboard computers, allowing for instant communication and total visibility of
your freight at any point in time.
- Data Tracking – DLI has the ability to collect a host of variables
related to your shipments, including: delivery time, transit time, trailer capacity,
BOL information, driver comments, etc.
- Service Reporting – Live, on-time reporting by customer, stop,
date, operating center, etc.
- Scanning and Barcoding – Available at all DLI warehouses &
distribution centers, provides accurate records of inventories and freight movement
on a real time basis.
- Live Online Inventory – DLI warehouse customers have access to
live inventory, appointments, deliveries, receipts, and delivery requests.
- Auto Alerts – It’s imperative to stay in the know. Get email alerts
for pickups, deliveries, or delays. Signature capture and scanned information is
also available.
Reporting
Reporting and analyzing critical supply chain variables is vital to DLI’s and our
customers' success. DLI generates data live from our system, and customizesreports
based on customer needs. DLI reporting functionality is highly customizable, allowing
you to track and break down costs quickly and accurately. Our reporting capabilities
have allowed customers to identify problem areas and make operational changes, resulting
in significant cost savings.
Some of the variables we can track and report include:
- Transit Time
- Time Spent at Consignee
- Mileage
- On-time Performance
- Trailer Capacity & Utilization