Find Opportunities to Improve Your Rail Transportation Program Take this quick survey to learn tips for improving your rail logistics. Step 1 of 9 11% Does your business utilize private cars?* Yes No Railcar Utilization Controlling and maximizing transportation assets is an important role for logistics management. While railcar utilization varies greatly across businesses, here are a few basic metrics that should be used by any shipper with private cars:What is the annual average number of turns for cars in your fleet?* Unknown 1-4 5-8 9 or more What is the average number of days your cars spend at origin?* Unknown 1-2 3-5 6 or more What is the average number of days your cars spend at destination?* Unknown 1-2 3-5 6 or more On-Time Railcar Delivery While not relevant for everyone, more rail shippers should be using this common customer service metric. What percentage of your shipments are on-time (typically based on a standard for the route)?* Unknown 90-100% 80-89% Less than 80% Railcar Maintenance Here are two basic metrics for shippers with private cars:What are your per car average annual number of days at shop?* Unknown 30 or less 31-60 More than 60 What percentage of your fleet is usually bad ordered at any point in time.* Unknown 4% or less 5-6% More than 6% Managing Additional Expenses Accessorial and storage fees significantly impact the budget for many shippers.What are your annual demurrage, holding, and storage charges?* Unknown Less than $10,000 Between $10,000 and $30,000 More than $30,000 Rail Freight Invoice Management A smooth and timely process for auditing and paying railroad charges is an indicator of a well controlled rail program.Which of the below best describes your current process:* Railroad invoices are paid without further research. Invoice payment approval is based on an approved freight charge range. Every invoice is audited against a shipment record or purchase order and the associated rail rate. Does your company incur any railroad finance charges?* Yes No Rail Freight Rate Management All shippers want to ensure that their transportation costs are competitive.Which of the statements below describe how you analyze and benchmark your rail rates (mark all that apply)?* Not currently being performed We compare current rates to prior years We use feedback from customers or other industry sources We utilize rail costing models and or public waybill data Overall Management of Rail Transportation Program Most logistics departments are fast paced environments with demands from the business exceeding the hours in the day. This makes it hard for logistics staff to have enough time for strategic initiatives. Is your department:* Mostly Reactive Sufficiently Proactive Enter your email to receive your results*
