In today’s fast-paced world, logistics is no longer just about moving goods from one place to another. It has become the backbone of supply chain operations that demand efficiency, data accuracy, and quick decision-making. Yet, many businesses still rely on manual processes without an integrated digital system—an approach that can lead to costly consequences.
Here’s why operating logistics without a proper system can backfire.
Without a system, many logistics processes rely heavily on manual input—from recording incoming and outgoing goods to scheduling deliveries. Unfortunately, manual input is prone to errors. A simple typo, the wrong delivery date, or mismatched documents can result in shipment mistakes, lost time, and unhappy customers.
Case Example:
An electronics distributor suffered major losses after warehouse staff mistakenly shipped 150 units to the wrong location. This led to product returns, re-delivery costs, and penalties from a major retailer due to delays.
Without a digital system, crucial data is often scattered across spreadsheets, emails, or even paper documents. When information is hard to find or goes missing, businesses lose visibility into shipment status, inventory, and vendor performance.
Case Example:
A logistics manager was unable to track 10 export containers because the booking data was stored on a single laptop that crashed. As a result, the overseas customer canceled the contract due to a lack of professionalism.
One of the main benefits of a digital logistics system is real-time tracking and recording of all activities and associated costs. Without a system in place, logistics expenses often spiral out of control—due to overtime, demurrage penalties, idle trucks, or inefficient container usage.
Case Example:
A manufacturing company incurred over IDR 200 million in demurrage fees in just one quarter because there was no system in place to alert them about container free time deadlines.
These issues can be avoided with the right logistics system—one that is integrated, transparent, and data-driven.
PT SPIL, through its MySPIL Reloaded platform, offers digital logistics solutions tailored to modern business needs:
Running logistics without a system is like driving without a map or speedometer. You may be moving, but you won’t know if you’re heading in the right direction—or how fast you’ll get there. If you want your business to grow sustainably and efficiently, it’s time to shift to system-based logistics.
