Orcoda hosted a highly successful webinar yesterday, “The Real Cost of Operational Efficiency and What the Best-Run Logistics Teams Are Doing Differently,” drawing a significant audience from across the transport and logistics industry. The session provided valuable insights into navigating today’s operational challenges and leveraging technology for greater efficiency.
The webinar, led by Orcoda’s Head of Transport Technology, Simon Anthonisz, delved into the pressing issues facing the industry, from rising asset costs to the complexities of manual scheduling and the push towards sustainability. A key highlight was an interview with Adam Woods, National PUD and Business Improvement Leader at Northline, who shared his company’s 20-year journey towards operational excellence and innovation.
Key Challenges and Industry Focus
During the live session, attendees participated in polls that underscored the industry’s current landscape:
- 50% of participants identified rising fuel and asset costs as their biggest operational challenge.
- 25% pointed to manual scheduling and paperwork, and another 25% highlighted meeting sustainability targets as significant hurdles.
When asked about their key focus area for increasing efficiency, the response was clear:
- An overwhelming 63% are concentrating on optimising asset utilisation.
- 27% are focused on real-time asset tracking and monitoring.
These results resonate deeply with Orcoda’s mission to empower businesses with the tools and strategies needed to overcome these very challenges.
Practical Insights and Solutions
Simon Anthonisz emphasized that while cost reductions are elusive, increasing operational efficiencies is paramount. He highlighted how leading companies are adopting technology and reviewing business processes to move the same amount of freight with fewer assets and drivers. Adam Woods’ experience at Northline provided a tangible example of how embracing technology for route optimisation, improving visibility, and data-driven analysis can lead to significant cost efficiencies and improved driver performance.
Your Webinar Recording
For those who attended, and for those who couldn’t make it, we are pleased to provide access to the webinar recording HERE
FREE Tool “Fleet Cost Efficiency Assessment” This practical spreadsheet can help your team analyse key metrics and identify areas for efficiency improvements within your fleet operations. We’re happy to email you out a copy, just send us a request to sales@orcoda.com.
Looking Ahead: Alternate Fuels Breakfast event
Orcoda is committed to continuing this vital conversation. We invite you to our next session, a hybrid event focused on Alternate Fuels, featuring an expert from our partner company, EV Energy. This session will explore how transport organizations can model ROI and plan for a seamless conversion to alternate fuel sources. Stay tuned for more details on how to attend in person in Brisbane or online.
We encourage you to explore the webinar recording and the assessment tool, and we welcome you to reach out to the Orcoda team to discuss how we can help you enhance your operational efficiency.
