Logistics Network Performance & Cost-to-Serve Optimization

Apex Distribution Partners • Continental US Network • Last Updated: Jan 15, 2025 08:45 EST

North-Star Metric
8.2%
Logistics Cost / Net Revenue
-0.2pp vs target (7.8%)
OTIF Delivery Rate
94.8%
-1.7pp vs 96.5% target
Freight Cost Per Unit
$4.23
-$0.18 vs prior month
Accessorial Charge Rate
11.4%
+2.1pp vs baseline
Avg Node Utilization
87.3%
Within target range
Carrier Tender Accept
91.2%
+3.4pp MoM
Carbon Per Shipment
8.7kg
-0.9kg CO2e YoY

Carrier × Lane Performance Matrix

14 critical lanes • Last 30 days
Carrier Lane Shipments OTIF % Cost/Unit Accessorial % Status
FreightForce LTLI-95 NE Corridor3,84786.4%$3.8218.7%Critical
RapidShip TLTX-CA West1,23498.2%$5.147.1%On Track
National ParcelLast-Mile Metro8,92196.8%$2.739.4%On Track
FreightForce LTLSE Regional2,15693.1%$3.4712.3%Watch
Intermodal Rail CoMidwest-East87697.6%$4.895.2%On Track
ExpressAir FreightEmergency Air14299.3%$22.8414.6%Premium
RapidShip TLI-80 Midwest1,68997.4%$4.928.8%On Track
FreightForce LTLMountain West1,04291.7%$6.1315.9%Watch

OTIF Delivery Rate Trend (90 Days)

Mode Mix Index (% Shipments)

Network Node Utilization Map

DC-Memphis
97.4%
Near capacity
DC-Phoenix
78.2%
Optimal range
DC-Newark
84.6%
Optimal range
DC-Dallas
91.3%
Above target
DC-Seattle
81.9%
Optimal range
3PL-Atlanta
64.1%
Under-utilized
DC-Chicago
86.7%
Optimal range
DC-Reno
79.4%
Optimal range

Freight Cost Per Unit Trend (90 Days)

Top Accessorial Charges (Last 30 Days)

Detention & Delays $47,320
Redelivery Attempts $28,410
Lift-Gate Service $19,850
Residential Delivery $16,790
Fuel Surcharge Variance $12,340
Total Accessorial $124,710
11.4% of base freight cost
Claims & Damage Rate
$4.70
per $1K freight spend
-$0.80 vs prior quarter
Last-Mile Cost Per Delivery
$6.84
parcel + final leg
+$0.12 vs plan
Emergency Air Freight
$312K
I-95 corridor crisis (Q1)
14 SKUs expedited

OTIF Chargeback Exposure Calculator

Customer contract penalties if OTIF falls below threshold
Customer Monthly Volume OTIF Threshold Current OTIF Penalty Rate Exposure Risk
MegaRetail Corp$2.4M97.0%94.2%2.5%$60,000High
QuickServe Dist$1.8M96.0%95.1%1.5%$27,000Medium
HomeGoods Plus$1.3M95.0%96.8%2.0%$0Low
BuildMax Supply$920K94.0%95.3%1.0%$0Low
FastMart Chain$780K96.5%94.9%3.0%$23,400Medium
ElectroWorld$540K98.0%93.7%4.0%$21,600High
Premium Grocers$420K97.5%98.1%2.5%$0Low
AutoParts Direct$310K95.5%94.6%1.5%$4,650Medium
Total Monthly Chargeback Exposure $136,650
Based on current 30-day OTIF performance vs. contract thresholds

Carbon Intensity by Transportation Mode

Key Insights & Recommendations

🚨 I-95 Corridor Crisis
FreightForce LTL OTIF dropped to 86.4% on I-95 NE corridor. Expedited $312K in air freight. Recommend switching 40% volume to RapidShip TL backup lanes.
⚠️ DC-Memphis Near Capacity
Utilization at 97.4% after Atlanta hurricane diversion. Overflow routing costs +$0.43/unit. Evaluate 3PL-Atlanta ramp-up or temp capacity lease.
💡 Accessorial Leakage Opportunity
Detention & delays account for $47K/month. Pre-scheduling dock appointments and extending receiving windows could save ~$28K monthly.
✅ Intermodal Outperforming
Intermodal Rail Co achieving 97.6% OTIF at $4.89/unit, 45% lower carbon. Consider shifting 15% of TX-CA West TL volume to rail.