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Nel mercato odierno in continua evoluzione, avete bisogno di flessibilità, soprattutto per le spedizioni più piccole. Le opzioni di consolidamento del trasporto merci possono aiutarvi a risparmiare tempo, ridurre le emissioni e tagliare i costi, pur soddisfacendo la crescente domanda di trasporto.
Soluzioni flessibili per ogni spedizione
Consolidamento per il settore automotive
Combinate ordini diversi da fornitori del settore automotive in singole spedizioni per gli stabilimenti di produzione, i centri di distribuzione o i punti vendita al dettaglio.
Distribuzione avanzata
Garantite la qualità e la vita commerciale delle vostre merci: provvederemo allo stoccaggio ed alla gestione dei vostri prodotti vicino alle destinazioni finali ed a confezionarli in base agli ordini, in modo che i vostri articoli arrivino in tempo.
Consolidamento delle merci
Desiderate spostare merci secche o a temperatura controllata? Lasciateci gestire la logistica per combinare le vostre merci a carico parziale (LTL) e a carico container parziale (LCL) in spedizioni complete.
Consolidamento del settore sanitario
Assicuratevi un trasporto affidabile e migliorate l'efficienza per i produttori di prodotti sanitari, i centri di distribuzione e i punti vendita al dettaglio.
Partial truckload
Balance cost and speed for mid-sized shipments with partial truckload solutions that reduce handling, improve transit times, and maximize trailer utilization.
Consolidamento nella vendita al dettaglio
Combinate gli ordini di più fornitori in un'unica spedizione per il rivenditore con soluzioni di magazzino, retail-direct e fornitori prepagati.
Build a consolidation strategy that sticks
Top 5 benefits of consolidated shipping
The benefits of consolidation extend far beyond simple cost savings, though the financial impact alone may make it worth considering.
Cost reduction
The most immediate benefit of consolidated shipping is reduced shipping costs. Freight carriers charge based on weight and volume, but there are minimum charges for each shipment. When shipping multiple small packages separately, these minimum charges add up repeatedly. Consolidation eliminates this redundancy.
Simplified logistics management
Managing multiple shipments from different suppliers means tracking numerous bills of lading, coordinating various delivery schedules, and handling separate customs clearances for international shipments. Consolidation reduces this complexity to a single shipment, making logistics operations more manageable and reducing the administrative burden.
Improved inventory control
When shipments arrive separately over days or weeks, it adds complexity to the management of partial inventory levels and may cause stockouts of certain items while others are overstocked. Consolidation makes it simple to coordinate arrivals, ensuring the complete inventory sets at once, which streamlines order fulfillment and warehouse management processes.
Enhanced supply chain visibility
Tracking one consolidated shipment is infinitely easier than monitoring dozens of individual packages. Modern consolidation services provide detailed tracking and reporting, giving better visibility for more informed decisions about inventory and customer commitments.
Reduced environmental impact
Fewer individual shipments mean reduced fuel consumption and lower carbon emissions. For businesses committed to sustainability goals, consolidation shipping offers a tangible way to reduce environmental footprint while improving the bottom line.
Cosa distingue i servizi di consolidamento merci di C.H. Robinson
Competenza impareggiabile
Approfittate dei servizi di consolidamento delle merci guidati da esperti che migliorano la vostra puntualità e completezza delle consegne e riducono le costose penalità.
Dimensioni senza pari
Grazie alla gamma di servizi di consolidamento merci più ampia del mercato, vi aiutiamo ad aumentare la velocità e a ottenere economie di scala.
Soluzioni su misura
Combinando le spedizioni di più spedizionieri, le nostre soluzioni su misura aiutano a massimizzare l'efficienza e la flessibilità della vostra supply chain.
How consolidation works: The step-by-step shipping process
Understanding the mechanics of a consolidation program can help determine alignment with business goals and identify effective implementation strategies.
Step 1: Supplier coordination
The process begins with suppliers. Instead of having each supplier ship directly to a warehouse or distribution center, they ship to a consolidation center. This requires clear communication about timing, packaging requirements, and labeling standards to ensure smooth processing.
Step 2: Collection at the consolidation center
The consolidation center receives shipments from various suppliers over a predetermined collection period, typically ranging from a few days to a couple of weeks—depending on volume. The facility inspects incoming shipments, verifies contents against packing lists, and organizes them for consolidation.
Step 3: Consolidation and repackaging
Once all expected shipments have arrived at the consolidation center, they're combined into a single larger shipment. This may involve repackaging items into larger containers, palletizing loose boxes, or optimizing the arrangement to maximize space utilization and ensure safe transport.
Step 4: Documentation and customs clearance
For international shipments, the consolidation center prepares all necessary documentation, including a single commercial invoice for the consolidated shipment. This streamlines customs clearance significantly, allowing for one entry instead of multiple separate clearances. The consolidation provider typically handles all customs paperwork and compliance requirements.
Step 5: Final delivery
The consolidated shipment is transported to the final destination via the most cost-effective method utilizing volumes—typically full truckload or container shipping rather than LTL or parcel options.
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Durante l'interruzione a livello internazionale della supply chain senza precedenti causata dalla pandemia da COVID-19, Henry Schein, leader del settore e distributore mondiale di forniture medicali, si è rivolto a C.H. Robinson per soddisfare le crescenti esigenze e le scadenze impegnative. Quando migliaia di spedizioni di forniture essenziali (milioni di mascherine, guanti e altri DPI), dovevano essere consegnati in tutto il mondo, hanno utilizzato la nostra suite globale di servizi, tra cui il trasporto aereo e marittimo, l'intermediazione doganale e il trasporto di superficie.
Types of consolidated shipping
Different business models and supply chain structures call for different approaches to consolidation.
| Consolidation type | Description | Ideal for | Top benefit | Top challenge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aggregation | Aggregation is the foundational consolidation method where shipments from multiple suppliers are gathered at a central point before being combined into a single outbound shipment. | Businesses sourcing from numerous vendors within the same geographic area and companies with varying order volumes from different suppliers. | Maximum flexibility in timing and the ability to combine shipments regardless of order size or frequency. | Requires coordination across multiple suppliers to ensure shipments arrive within the desired consolidation window. |
| Facility-based consolidation | Facility-based consolidation utilizes a dedicated warehouse or distribution center as a long-term consolidation hub, providing value-added services beyond simple .shipment combination. | International importers, businesses requiring quality inspection or repackaging, and companies needing inventory storage between consolidation cycles. | Full control over the consolidation process plus access to value-added services like kitting, labeling, inspection, and light assembly. | Higher costs due to warehousing fees and longer-term facility commitments. |
| Inbound optimization | Inbound optimization focuses on improving how products arrive by strategically timing and combining inbound shipments around receiving capacity and operational needs. | Businesses with limited dock space or receiving capacity, companies looking to reduce warehouse labor costs, and operations with predictable ordering patterns. | Reduced dock congestion and labor costs while improving warehouse efficiency and inventory accuracy. | Requires strong supplier relationships and the ability to influence or control supplier shipping schedules. |
| Rolling consolidation | Rolling consolidation maintains an ongoing consolidation window where shipments continuously arrive and consolidated loads are released on a regular schedule (weekly, bi-weekly, etc.). | Ecommerce businesses with steady restocking needs, manufacturers with continuous production, and companies with suppliers on varying production schedules. | Continuous consolidation benefits without coordinating specific "consolidation events," providing flexibility for suppliers with different lead times. | Some individual shipments may wait longer at the consolidation center, adding time to the total supply chain. |
| Consolidation carrier options | Consolidation carrier options involve working with freight carriers that offer consolidation as part of their service portfolio, combining shipments with other customers' freight heading to the same region. | Businesses new to consolidation, smaller shippers that don't have enough volume for dedicated consolidation, and companies seeking quick implementation without infrastructure investment. | Minimal management required and fast implementation without establishing dedicated consolidation relationships or facilities. | Less control over timing and handling compared to dedicated consolidation services, and shipments are combined with other customers' freight. |
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