IFCO, a leading provider of reusable packaging solutions, recently announced that it has updated its Digital Delivery Tracking System, building on its initial release that was announced in 2020. The new system offers real-time tracking capabilities, allowing customers to monitor their shipments with unprecedented accuracy and transparency. In addition, the integrated delivery timeslot booking service enables users to schedule deliveries at their convenience, significantly reducing wait times and enhancing logistical efficiency.
Delivery timeslot booking service integrated into IFCO’s Digital Delivery Tracking System
“Carriers operate under constant time constraints, exacerbated by ongoing shortages in driver labor and transport cost increases,” IFCO noted. “In response, we’ve implemented a delivery timeslot booking system to streamline operations and increase predictability for our customers and logistics partners.”
This service seamlessly integrates with IFCO’s Delivery Tracking System (DTS), enhancing the overall customer experience. It utilizes an online calendar updated in real-time. Carriers can now reserve a convenient delivery timeslot, ensuring that gate staff only need to verify their vehicle’s license plate before loading cargo upon arrival. This change empowers carriers to plan routes more efficiently, minimizing wait times and reducing unnecessary phone communication.
The user interface has been updated to ensure a seamless experience, with new features such as automated notifications, detailed analytics, and comprehensive reporting tools. These improvements give businesses insights into optimizing their supply chain operations and maintaining a competitive edge.
Moreover, IFCO noted that these improvements actions contribute to overall sustainability goals. By optimizing delivery routes and reducing waiting times, the company looks to minimize carbon emissions associated with transportation. The new solutions will cover 80% of crates moving in Europe. So far, IFCO is offering these digital services in France, Spain, Portugal and Germany, and is expanding to Austria and Switzerland.
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Rick LeBlanc, EMBA, is the founder and editor of Reusable Packaging News (subscribe to the free newsletter) and editor of Western Pallet Magazine. A supply chain journalist with more than 30 years of experience, he specializes in pallets, reusable packaging, material handling and related operations. Rick is co-author of Pallets: A North American Perspective and Pallets & Progress: A Collected History of Pallets and Palletized Handling 1922–1945. He is also an advisory board member of the Virginia Tech Center for Packaging and Unit Load Design. Read Rick’s full bio.
