Load Analyser: Truckload Freight Capacity Optimisation

Manhattan Associates' Load Analyser allows motor carriers to respond to freight requests with full knowledge and visibility of current and future capacity. Using proven, best-in-class technology, our freight capacity optimisation tool:

• Forecasts anticipated demand. Forecasts demand for transportation resources for each lane and each day of the week, analysing historical load patterns and current booked-load information.
• Optimises lane flows in real time. Determines the optimal number of loads that should be accepted or solicited on each lane and positions drivers to ensure loads are covered, and satisfies customer commitments while enhancing network balance.
• Improves visibility of your entire network. Provides a common operating plan for all of your customer service representatives and load planners. Gives visibility of the downstream effect of booking freight.
• Integrates easily with host systems.Your customer service representatives can monitor network resources in real time to make informed load solicitation and acceptance decisions.

Positioning your fleet to balance your network and reduce deadhead miles means that you operate more efficiently and with better utilisation of your assets.

Improved network balance translates into higher profitability as you control costs and identify new business opportunities. Your profits can increase when you accept business based on load analysis that identifies the most valuable freight for your network and available capacity.

Load Analyser is just one of several best-in-class products included in the Manhattan Carrier™  software solution suite. To learn more about how Manhattan Carrier and Load Analyser can optimise LTL and truckload freight capacity and streamline your carrier operations, contact a Manhattan representative today.