#on-time-delivery
(14 articles)Old Dominion Dominates LTL Survey for 17th Consecutive Year
Old Dominion Freight Line has secured the top national less-than-truckload carrier ranking for the 17th consecutive year, according to the annual Mastio & Co. survey, which evaluates customer value an
Ocean Freight Delays Now the Likely Outcome on Asia-North America Routes
Ocean freight reliability has deteriorated to a critical level on Asia-North America trade lanes, where late delivery is now statistically more likely than on-time delivery on some corridors. Accordin
Russia Sanctions Bill Tanks On-Time Arrivals to 6-Year Low
The signing of new Russia sanctions and secondary tariffs legislation into law has triggered a sharp deterioration in Far East West Bound (FEWB) shipping performance, with on-time arrivals collapsing
USPS Network Redesign Threatens Rural Delivery Performance
The U.S. Postal Service's network consolidation initiative, designed to improve operational efficiency by reducing trips between rural post offices and major processing hubs, has created unintended co
On-Time Delivery: Best Practices for Supply Chain Leaders
This Oracle NetSuite article addresses a persistent challenge for supply chain professionals: achieving consistent on-time delivery in an increasingly complex logistics environment. On-time delivery i
Japan Railways Eyes Thailand Freight Market with Reliable Rail Service
Japan Railways is making a strategic push into Thailand's freight market by positioning its rail transport capabilities as a reliable alternative to existing logistics options. This expansion represen
Freight Industry Rethinks Reliability Measurement Standards
The freight and logistics industry is undergoing a fundamental reassessment of how reliability metrics are defined, measured, and communicated. Traditional approaches to measuring on-time performance
Freight Industry Reimagines Reliability Standards
The freight industry is undergoing a fundamental reassessment of how reliability metrics are defined, tracked, and reported. Traditional measures often fail to capture the nuanced realities of modern
Amer Sports Partners with Maersk for On-Time Delivery
Amer Sports has formalized a supply chain partnership with Maersk focused on achieving consistent, on-time delivery performance. This partnership represents a strategic shift toward carrier reliabilit
Asia Port Congestion Triggers Worst Shipping Reliability Drop in 5 Years
In July 2024, global container shipping schedule reliability experienced its most severe single-month collapse in over five years, falling 6.1 percentage points to just 56.4%, according to Sea-Intelli
Maersk Questions 'On-Time' as Sole Ground Freight Metric
Maersk is advancing a critical conversation about how the logistics industry measures ground freight reliability, arguing that 'on-time' delivery alone is an incomplete and potentially misleading perf
Reliability Emerges as Shipping's Most Critical Competitive Advantage
The maritime industry is experiencing a fundamental shift in how value is measured and negotiated. While cost has traditionally dominated carrier selection criteria, reliability, encompassing on-time
Expedited Freight: Avoiding Costly Supply Chain Delays
All EN Logistics has highlighted the strategic value of expedited freight services as a critical tool for businesses seeking to minimize the financial and operational impact of supply chain delays. Th
How Top LTL Carriers Build Competitive Advantage Through Operations
Old Dominion Freight Line's sustained leadership in LTL quality rankings reflects a deliberate, multi-layered operational strategy that extends far beyond competitive pricing. The carrier's 16-year tr