Manage Logistics Without the Spreadsheets

Traditional methods of coordinating logistics operations–spreadsheets, two-way radios, yard checks on foot, etc.–provide limited, outdated information and make communication difficult. These shortcomings can lead to frustrated customers and employees, slowed operations and risks to a company’s workforce, reputation, and bottom line. That’s why Rite-Hite took a close look at these challenges with customers and created an entirely new way to get things running smoothly–from loading dock logistics to trailer management.

The result is Dok-Vu, a paperless software system that brings a new sense of clarity and order and helps put cluttered, noisy logistics operations in the past. Instead of using spreadsheets and radios, now everyone can synchronize and communicate in realtime.

Here are a few ways Dok-Vu facilitates efficient communication and workflow:

• Employees involved in logistics functions can see at a glance the status of every dock and trailer.
• Carriers can avoid long lines and wait times by checking themselves in and out getting text alerts on unload status.
• Managers can manage appointments, monitor dwell times and help keep docks fully utilized.

With everyone working together efficiently, facilities can better control detention and demurrage charges, labor costs and shipping accuracy. In addition, Dok-Vu’s intuitive loading dock dashboard allows managers to review current trends and historical data to make more data-driven decisions and help identify additional improvements that they could never see before. It’s a new level of clarity, order, productivity, and satisfaction for customers, employees, and the entire operation.