A variety of means and modes of transport can be effectively utilized, if appropriate.
Proactive carrier management continuously seeks for cost and service improvements.
Back loading is key to profitability.
There is a need for professional tools and approaches to support the design of the
most optimal transport solution; controlling the gap between capacity and demand.
Source: based on Jack G.A.J. van der Vorst, Marco P.J. Duineveld, Frans-Peter Scheer,
Joan van den Heuvel (December, 2006). Logistics Orchestration in the Ornamental Plant
Supply Chain Network: towards responsive and differentiated demand-driven networks.
Wageningen University, The Netherlands.