Supply Chain Optimization

Solving One Problem Generates Another

We all know that if you want less of something, tax it.  The Colorado DOT is looking to have less traffic ,so they have started testing variable tolls – when congestion is bad, it costs more to use the road.  Problem solved.  But that creates new problems for JIT and other time-sensitive deliveries.  Will carriers start to provide rates based on the appointment time?  So now the problem has transferred to the shippers and carriers.  I suspect carriers will set the toll charge to the maximum and pass it on to the shipper.  Has anybody got a good solution?  

 
Our team needs additional expertise in TMS…managerial, not so much operational.  Send me a note if you know anybody or are interested.