Quintiq groupage planning solution takes into account all groupage planning by showing the best available options based on user-defined criteria.

Groupage - Trailers, Containers, LTL/FTL, LCL/FCL

The Logistics Challenge

Logistics Service Providers (LSPs) that provide groupage services must continuously overcome complex planning challenges. To successfully leverage groupage, LSPs must consolidate orders within a specific timeframe and direction, select transport resources and networks, and find a profitable return load. Effective groupage planning requires that numerous factors be taken into consideration concurrently, including shipment revenues, desired customer service levels, utilization, whether to charter resources, whether to cross-dock, and expected return loads. In addition, flexibility and fast reaction times are essential to meet customer demand for immediate, speedy service and to cope with the last minute changes, rush orders and unexpected disturbances that plague logistical planning.

Optimal Groupage Planning and Support

Quintiq has extensive experience in supporting groupage companies. The Quintiq groupage planning solution helps planners confidently make critical decisions by calculating all the consequences of a planning decision. It takes into account all aspects of groupage planning, including cross-docking, intermodal planning, container planning, and more. By showing the best available options based on user-defined criteria, the Quintiq solution provides individual planners with a real-time overview.

Integrated Planning Levels

Groupage companies balance numerous factors on multiple business levels when considering different time horizons. On a tactical level, customers expect reliable service and competitive prices. On an operational level, shipments need to be consolidated, resources and charters assigned, and return loads found. When executing plans, disturbances need to be dealt with and unexpected opportunities seized. Quintiq understands the dynamic relationships between these levels and provides LSPs with fully integrated groupage planning solutions for all levels.