Transportation for Manufacturing Goods

We at AWL India, recognise that Supply Chain Management is a holistic process that involves the nitty-gritty of the movements of goods and services, right from sourcing the raw materials and manufacturing, to the sales channels which fulfil the supply for the finished products. Hence, we ensure that our customer faces no discrepancy between the supply and demand aspects of things which could impair the supply chain visibility rendering it inconsistent.

We have a dedicated team, which is available to meet the requirements of our clients regarding shipping the products. It does not matter if they are looking for transportation for manufactured goods or raw materials, we can help them to fulfil their logistics needs. We offer customisation methods which help to meet the end-requirements of customers.

Often there is one aspect that forms a missing link in Supply Chain Management which is transport management.

What is Transportation?

In simple terms, it refers to the movement of goods from one location to another and is very essential for the overall functioning of the supply chain. In other words, it is a key logistics function. But this is not an easy process because no two supply chains are the same. For an efficient transportation system, supply chain managers must coordinate well with the operational teams to come up with a plan that best caters to their needs.

Modes of Transportation

There are various modes of transportation for manufactured goods and based on their requirements, businesses can choose the one that befits their needs:

Shipping Containers

Involves metal box structures that are easily movable and flexible with all modes of transports like trucks, railcars, etc. Again, they are easy to load, unload, manage, and transport.

1. Trucks

One of the most common and widely used modes, they can reach anywhere and have not many limitations like rail and airways. Again, freight-wise they are comparatively inexpensive and are ideal for domestic transportation.

2. Chassis

Hardware frameworks accompanied by trucks. They are useful for efficient loading and protecting and securing the shipping containers.

3. Railcars

Next to road transport and accounting for a substantial amount of freighted products, it is cheaper, efficient, and environmentally friendly. Again, there are fewer chances of goods getting damaged here.

4. Airways

Specialized commercial cargo aircraft are used for this purpose and can transport goods quickly. Although less time-consuming, it has its own limitations due to the fact that it is expensive and is ideal only for critical and urgent requirements.

Ocean-going Vessels

Great for moving goods between international and domestic ports, they can facilitate rapid onward distribution of goods.

Why is an Efficient Transportation Management Necessary?

To help the products to be in the right place, time, and condition, a reliable transportation system helps reduce waste, eliminate delays, and increases supply chain visibility. A comprehensive logistics system would audit freight and pay, enabling a fair and consistent payment and invoicing process to maximize profit margins.

At AWL India, we understand that different commodities require a distinctive way of handling. With the help of our experts, we perform a detailed analysis of the supply chain process and provide cost-effective services to our customers.