The challenge of reducing logistics and transportation costs

Introduction
The physical distribution consists of the activity of moving the goods from the production
center to the final consumer, therefore, the key element of a supply chain is the transport
system, which must respond to different activities within the same purpose, to ensure The
best experience. to the final customer. It should be noted that the International Physical
Distribution has innumerable variables and factors that translate into costs that can sometimes
be hidden. For this, this requires the intervention and advice of customs agents and logistics
operators. The physical distribution of the product represents a logistical challenge of great
commitment since not only a good management of international physical distribution and
national transport is sufficient; but, of a planning and synchronization of all the actors
involved in the productive chain.
Advantages of reducing logistics costs
The DFI consists of the operations carried out to transport the merchandise from the point of
origin to its final destination, which seeks to save production costs and deliver to consumers
in the shortest possible time. One of the strategies to achieve this competitiveness is the
successful planning of the international physical distribution, in terms of costs and activities
involved in the process, taking into account that within the logistics chain they represent a
representative element. This planning will result in cost reduction, inventory optimization,
improvement in customer service levels, optimization of transport routes and proper selection
of means and modes of transport.
The proper management of the international physical distribution translates into a correct
flow of materials and information flow.
Disadvantages of high costs
On the other hand, a process and the low competitiveness generated by logistics costs are the
main drawbacks when doing business. problems are often repeated that concern logistics
managers, where the loyalty and continuity of consumers with the brand is mainly affected,
when various problems in the delivery processes ultimately decrease the productivity and
competitiveness of companies.
It is not only about delivering solutions made up of equipment, infrastructure, applications
and advanced functionalities to companies, which allow uninterrupted and shared access to
company information and streamline its processes, but also to provide robust tools capable of
supporting Conditions of demanding jobs, that give mobility to workers, that allow them to
capture and share data in real time in an agile and safe way, ensuring the flow of information
within the work areas.
We are aware that the logistics sector demands not only savings in operating costs, but a
strong return on investment and this is only achieved by delivering a robust and timely
platform of technological solutions that help data capture, facilitate access from key actors to
specific data of a delivery, such as, truck, driver and cargo, thus determining who drives
what, where and when
Conclusions
It is not only about delivering solutions made up of equipment, infrastructure, applications
and advanced functionalities to companies, which allow uninterrupted and shared access to
company information and streamline its processes, but also to provide robust tools capable of
supporting Conditions of demanding jobs, that give mobility to workers, that allow them to
capture and share data in real time in an agile and safe way, ensuring the flow of information
within the work areas.