Chemical Logistics: Solving the Equation
predictive analytics, and real-time visibility within their solutions, Braun says. These tools enable them to leverage data and proactively manage their clients’ shipments so they can cut costs, including those incurred by expediting shipments or holding excess inventory. Logistics providers are also broadening the scope of their offerings to include multiple transportation modes and achieving certi cations in sustainability and compliance programs. Trinity Logistics, which can call on 47 years of experience, is among those providers. Among other capabilities, Trinity offers a full-service managed transportation solution, as well as a TMS platform. These are backed by Trinity’s team of experienced chemical logistics professionals and provide enhanced supply chain visibility and control, as well as automation. They also cut manual tasks, reduce risks, and help clients better manage their transportation expense. Trinity offers a full suite of transportation solutions across less- than-truckload, drayage, full truckload, expedited, and intermodal. Together, these capabilities can offer chemical companies a signi cant competitive advantage, Braun says. Trinity Logistics has been recognized as a Top Freight Brokerage by Transport Topics , and a Top Company for Women in Transportation by the Women in Trucking Association. It is certi ed as
“This insight can be a differentiator for chemical shippers,” Boyle says. Many must operate with consistency and reliability to counteract ongoing turbulence in the broader business environment. Yet most also face cost pressures, given that growth in the industry remains steady but not stratospheric. CONSOLIDATING LOGISTICS OPERATIONS Odyssey worked with a specialty chemical manufacturer that had two manufacturing plants and was managing logistics at each one separately. Visibility into costs and service was limited due to the use of multiple transportation providers and inconsistent carrier standards. Odyssey consolidated logistics across both plants and connected directly into the company’s order management system. This brought tracking, bill-of-lading management, and shipment inquiries under a single work ow, slashing the need for email communications. When volume at one plant doubled overnight because of a shortage of tin stabilizer, Odyssey quickly scaled its services to cover the increased demand with no disruption to customer delivery windows and no dropped loads. The manufacturer also gained greater transparency into freight costs, and the ability to scale to meet unpredictable demand spikes—a key capability, as the company’s customers carry no inventory buffer. “Whatever the solution needed by our customers in the chemical space, we can provide it,” Boyle says. “We focus on this sector and welcome conversations from chemical shippers who are saying, ‘I have to take out cost and boost service, and I don’t know where to start.’ We have the tools to address these challenges.” TRINITY LOGISTICS: DELIVERING CREATIVE LOGISTICS SOLUTIONS Many chemical logistics providers are meeting the challenges of the current environment by incorporating AI,
a Responsible Care organization and earned a gold rating from EcoVadis. Many of Trinity’s Managed Transportation customers come from the chemical industry. They value Trinity’s deep experience and freight management capabilities, as well as the ability of its technology to both capture data and provide actionable insights. Trinity has access to hazmat companies and drivers, tanker-endorsed drivers, and TWIC (Transportation Worker Identi cation Credential) drivers. Its drayage program services more than 20 major container ports in the United States. Trinity is equipped to handle imports, exports, transloads, and ISO containers, as well as over-the-road shipments.
POSITIONING A CLIENT FOR PROFITABILITY
One Trinity client, an international leader in post-patent crop protection products, was struggling with errors and wasted time that resulted from numerous manual data entry processes. Company management was searching for a TMS that would reduce manual processes and duplicate work, and that would integrate seamlessly with Trinity’s ERP. The solution also needed to offer robust analytics and reporting that could assist with managing change and freight spending. Trinity’s integrated logistics solution and its expert freight optimization team t the bill, providing extensive
Trinity Logistics oers a full-service managed transportation solution, as well as a TMS platform, backed by its team of experienced chemical logistics professionals.
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