Transport KPIs: We Explain Everything! English indicators
- 22/08/2023
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As a business owner, you must ensure that products are transported safely and on time from your production site to their destination. When it comes to freight transport, a number of variables can influence the success of logistics, including transport KPIs. In this blog post, we’ll take an in-depth look at why KPIs are so important for successful transport management, as well as some common examples to consider when adapting your own tracking system. Read on to find out more!
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Transport KPIs: Definition
In logistics and transport, KPIs (Key Performance Indicators) are key performance indicators used to measure the quality and efficiency of operations and processes. Transport KPIs are essential tools for companies seeking to improve profitability and productivity by closely monitoring performance.
These indicators enable companies to measure the performance of equipment, operators, routes, delivery times and many other essential aspects of transport and logistics operations. It is therefore crucial for professionals in this sector to understand KPIs and how to use them to remain competitive in the market.
Different types of transport KPIs
In transport and logistics, it is essential to measure the performance of every activity. There are many different types of transport and logistics KPIs.
This KPI represents a chronological record of the operations carried out by the company, as well as its administrative formalities. This includes the procurement of goods and the various signatures associated with logistics contracts.
- Fuel consumption per 100 km
- Average duration of transport operations
- Average cost of transport operations
- Real-time vehicle traceability
To make drivers’ work easier, it is necessary to optimize their delivery routes.
- Time spent / kilometers traveled
- Average operation duration per driver
- Dispute rate per driver
- Average fuel consumption per driver
These KPIs are not intended to spy on drivers, but to identify ways to improve performance.
Vehicle performance is essential in logistics for ensuring fast and reliable goods deliveries. This data helps identify opportunities for improvement in order to optimize operational efficiency.
- Number of vehicles owned
- Vehicle service quality
- Validity of transport documents
- Empty distance traveled
- Loaded distance traveled
- Total cost of ownership
- Failure rate
The sustainable logistics management is an increasingly common business approach. It aims to reduce the environmental impact of logistics activities.
- Carbon footprint
- Use of biofuels
- Number of electric trucks
- Number of hydrogen-powered trucks
A customer who is satisfied with their delivery is more likely to contact a company again than a dissatisfied customer. The same applies in logistics.
- On-time delivery rate
- Dispute rate
- Service level for drivers and vehicles
- Vehicle fill rate
- Empty-mile rate
Transport KPIs: How to choose the right indicators
When choosing the right KPIs to measure transport performance, it is important to consider several factors.
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Transport KPIs can help you improve the performance of your operations across several strategic areas.
Use your KPIs to measure the visibility of your supply chain and identify the areas that require improvement. Indicators such as the on-time delivery rate, late-order rate and stockout rate can help you identify weak points.
Use KPIs to measure and optimize transport costs. Indicators such as cost per kilometer traveled, vehicle fill rate and empty-mile rate can help you reduce transport costs and improve your company’s profitability.
Indicators such as inventory turnover, inventory accuracy and the stockout order rate can help improve the efficiency of your inventory management and reduce storage costs.
Make sure you are working with the best suppliers. Indicators such as the on-time delivery rate, order compliance rate and product quality rate can help you evaluate supplier performance and make informed decisions.
Transport KPIs are valuable tools for improving and optimizing business logistics performance. By carefully measuring these indicators, particularly your service level, you will be able to improve supply chain visibility, reduce transport costs and manage your inventory effectively.
When carefully selected and properly used, transport KPIs become a genuine day-to-day lever for competitiveness.
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