Transporttid

Transporttid, in Swedish and other Nordic languages, refers to the time required to move goods from an origin to a destination. It is a component of overall lead time in supply chains. Transporttid typically includes the physical travel time and handling between legs, but excludes production or preparation time at the origin.

Common elements include departure to arrival transit, loading and unloading, handoffs between carriers, waiting times at transit points, customs clearance for international shipments, and last-mile delivery. The exact components depend on mode and contract terms.

Factors influencing transporttid: distance and geography, transport mode (road, rail, air, sea, multi-modal), carrier capacity and utilization, route choice and schedules, seasonality and weather, congestion and port/dock efficiency, regulatory requirements and customs procedures, and the need for transfers or handoffs between carriers.

Measurement and use: Transporttid is usually tracked as transit time or transport lead time, reported as average, median, or distribution. It affects total lead time, inventory levels, safety stock, and service levels. Firms seek to reduce it through route optimization, mode switching, consolidated shipments, better scheduling, real-time tracking, and choosing reliable carriers. Variability is a key concern; high variability increases safety stock and reduces predictability.

See also: lead time, transit time, supply chain management, last-mile delivery.