BLUEPRINT’S APPROACH
Plan:
Months before the first generator pick-up, our dedicated project manager led the logistics team, attending multiple pre-mobilization onsite meetings at the OEM location and the end destination site. The client set clear priorities for pick-up and arrival dates, along with expectations for the generator's condition upon delivery.
BluePrint collaborated with the OEM to select appropriate equipment for transporting the generators and to create a comprehensive route survey, including permit coordination with a lead time of 7-10 days.
BluePrint’s logistics team worked to incorporate a 24-hour reset buffer in the schedule to manage any unforeseen delays, creating a more predictable outcome for the final offload
Management:
BluePrint representatives visited the OEM to oversee the load-out, working closely with the carrier, our internal engineering team, and the OEM to execute our plan for proper load securement. Our team managed project execution through a detailed route survey that identified and coordinated all required permits, supporting safe, on-schedule delivery.
Measure:
After each generator haul, we measured our performance by analyzing the difference between the scheduled and actual delivery dates. We found an average variance of +3.56 days per load, which contributed to increased transportation change order costs. To improve this, we evaluated factors within our control that could help reduce this variance.
One significant adjustment we made was shifting the offload schedule from Monday-Wednesday-Friday to Tuesday-Wednesday-Thursday. This change provided more flexibility to accommodate weekend Oversize/Overweight (OSOW) restrictions in Nevada, allowing us to more efficiently meet project timelines. Through this targeted scheduling change, we aimed to reduce our average delivery variance by 1.5 days per load, ultimately improving overall project efficiency and cost control.
