Map Truck Turn Time as Flow
Use value stream mapping to identify waiting time inside truck turn time.
Average truck turn time is 71 minutes, but the team does not know how much is gate processing, yard waiting, equipment wait, or exception rework. Value stream mapping: separate processing time, waiting time, information flow, and rework loops The common trap is to add capacity where the queue is visible. The visible gate line may be downstream of a release defect or yard-equipment wait. Define the flow Map from appointment validation to terminal exit for one import pickup. A clear start and end point prevents the map from becoming every process in the terminal. Measure touch time Gate transaction is…
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