As a glass processor, you know how important it is to manage your delivery assets – particularly racks. But when racks go missing or are left at customer sites, the costs pile up quickly. The problem isn’t just the price of replacing these lost racks, but also the time and resources you spend trying to track them down. In the worst cases, missing racks can halt production, delaying deliveries and negatively impacting customer satisfaction.
We get it. Running after equipment, calling customers for updates, and trying to figure out where racks are is frustrating. At Synerglass-Soft, we’ve seen this challenge time and time again. With years of experience developing solutions specifically for the glass processing industry, we’ve helped businesses like yours break the cycle of replacing racks and wasting valuable time. Our SynerTracker app is tailored to solve these problems by streamlining asset tracking and recovery, saving you time, money, and energy.
In this article, you’ll discover how SynerTracker, our collaborative asset-tracking app, can completely transform your approach to managing delivery racks. We’ll walk you through the true costs of rack mismanagement and show you how SynerTracker’s unique capabilities will help you reduce those costs, recover lost assets, and streamline your entire logistics operation.
Why are you losing so many racks? Here’s the real cost
In the glass processing industry, managing delivery assets – mainly racks – is a crucial but often overlooked task. But as you’ve likely experienced, asset management isn’t always as smooth as it seems.
When racks go missing, here’s what typically happens:
- Rack loss: Customers might leave racks at other sites, causing you to replace them every year.
- Production halts: When there aren’t enough racks to deliver products, production must stop, leading to delays and increased operational costs.
- Labor costs: You may need to hire full-time staff just to track down these missing racks, making constant calls and organizing pickups, which results in higher overhead.
In fact, one of our clients – a large glass processing company – was struggling with constant rack loss and high replacement costs. They dedicated significant time to tracking down lost racks, even hiring additional staff to manage the task.
After implementing SynerTracker, they recovered racks that had been missing for months, saving thousands of euros annually. This also allowed them to optimize delivery routes, reduce wasted time, and improve operational efficiency.
This success story isn’t unique. Many businesses unknowingly lose thousands of euros every year due to mismanaged racks. Let’s break down exactly how much these losses could be costing you – and why a solution like SynerTracker is a game-changer.
How much is rack mismanagement really costing you? A full breakdown
Managing your delivery assets, particularly racks, is a significant cost factor in the glass processing industry. The larger your fleet, the more challenging it becomes to keep track of these valuable items, and the costs of mismanagement skyrocket.
Let’s break down the costs of managing your racks, and see how the numbers stack up. This will make it clear why SynerTracker isn’t just a good idea – it’s a must-have for any company looking to minimize waste and reduce overhead.
Is SynerTracker cheaper than buying new racks? A cost breakdown
In the table below, you can see the typical cost structure for delivery asset management, broken down by fleet size and associated needs:
| Fleet size | ≤100 racks | ≤500 racks | ≤1500 racks | ≤5000 racks | >5000 racks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly cost | €99.99 | €299.99 | €699.99 | €1,099.99 | €1,999.99 |
| New racks needed | 2-3/year | >6/year | >15/year | >25/year | >45/year |
| Dedicated time | 2h/week | 5–10h/week | 20h/week | 1 FTE | 2 FTE |
What this means for your annual costs:
Let’s take a closer look at how much replacing racks each year costs you – and how SynerTracker’s asset-tracking and recovery capabilities help minimize this by ensuring fewer racks go missing:
- For fleets of ≤100 racks, replacing 2-3 racks or more annually could cost up to €2,500, while SynerTracker’s annual subscription at €1,199.88 saves you money.
- For fleets of ≤500 racks, replacing over 6 racks could lead to costs between €5,000 and €12,500, while SynerTracker at €3,599.88/year is a cost-effective alternative.
- For fleets of ≤1,500 racks, replacing over 15 racks annually could cost €10,000 to €22,500, whereas SynerTracker’s annual cost of €8,399.88 brings significant savings.
- For fleets of ≤5,000 racks, replacing over 25 racks annually could exceed €60,000, while SynerTracker’s €13,199.88/year subscription offers substantial savings.
- For fleets of >5,000 racks, replacing 45 racks or more annually could cost up to €100,000, while SynerTracker at €23,999.88/year is more cost-efficient.
In conclusion, once your fleet exceeds 100 racks, SynerTracker proves to be the smarter financial option, reducing both rack replacement costs and the time spent managing your fleet.
Discover the hidden savings of SynerTracker
When we talk about savings, we’re not just focusing on the cost of replacing racks. The real value lies in the time and resources saved by using SynerTracker to streamline operations. Here’s what you save:
Reduced labor costs:
Without a tracking solution, you need full-time personnel to make constant calls, track down racks, and ensure they’re returned. The table above already shows the dedicated time needed for each fleet size. For larger fleets, you could be looking at 1-2 full-time employees (FTE) whose time is spent on tasks that could be automated.
SynerTracker eliminates the need for this time-intensive work, as it allows your team to manage rack statuses more efficiently by collaborating with customers, drivers, and other actors to update the status in real-time, freeing up your team to focus on other critical areas.
No more production delays:
If you run out of racks due to loss or delays in retrieval, you might face production halts, delaying deliveries.
With SynerTracker’s collaborative system, real-time updates are shared by all parties involved (drivers, customers, etc.), so you’ll never have to stop production due to missing racks. This keeps your deliveries on schedule and avoids costly downtime.
Streamlined operations:
SynerTracker optimizes your entire logistics operation by improving visibility, communication, and workflow automation. The system is designed to involve all stakeholders in tracking the racks, reducing the likelihood of losing them and improving your ability to plan delivery and pickup rounds. Optimized routing leads to fuel savings and more efficient use of your vehicles.
Asset recovery:
One of the most powerful features of SynerTracker is its ability to recover lost assets. By keeping a close eye on your racks and encouraging customer and driver involvement in updating the rack status, you can recover racks that would otherwise be lost forever. This reduces the need for costly new purchases, lowering your overall expenses.
SynerTracker vs. buying new racks: which saves you more?
In addition to the substantial cost savings from reducing rack losses, SynerTracker brings several key benefits that further enhance its value for your business:
- Optimized logistics and fleet management
Managing a fleet of racks without an optimized system can feel like navigating a maze. Routes are inefficient, causing delays and excessive fuel consumption. Drivers often face unplanned detours, and tracking each vehicle’s progress manually takes up precious time. Your logistics are slow, expensive, and unpredictable, affecting both customer satisfaction and bottom-line profits.
With SynerTracker, your fleet operates like a finely tuned machine. It not only tracks racks, but also helps optimize your logistics flow. It integrates seamlessly with your current systems to improve delivery routes, reduce downtime, and ensure your fleet operates efficiently. This translates into better fuel efficiency, fewer delays, and less wasted time spent on manual tracking.
- Streamlined retrieval and automatic updates
Tracking racks is a headache – each time a delivery or pickup is made, your team has to chase down customers for updates. Waiting for confirmation or scrambling to find missing racks wasted time and led to constant follow-ups.
With SynerTracker, the days of calling customers to track down racks are over. Each time a delivery or pickup occurs, your driver simply scans the QR code or barcode, updating the rack’s status in real-time. This automation eliminates the need for tedious follow-ups and allows you to focus on more pressing tasks. - Actionable data and insights for smarter decisions
Without the right tools, it’s tough to get a clear view of your assets and operations. You’re left making decisions based on guesswork and fragmented data, which leaves you flying blind.
SynerTracker doesn’t stop at tracking racks. The platform collects valuable data on your assets and logistics processes, giving you access to key insights about fleet usage, customer behavior, and inventory management. With these insights, you can make informed decisions about improving processes, reducing costs, and forecasting future needs more effectively.
These features combine to create a system that not only saves you money on lost racks but also improves efficiency across your entire operation. SynerTracker truly transforms how you manage delivery assets – making it an indispensable tool for any glass processor.
For a deeper dive into SynerTracker’s powerful features, check out our article: The Best Features of SynerTracker for Managing Your Delivery Rack Fleet.
Take control of your delivery costs today!
Losing racks doesn’t have to be a cost of doing business. With the right system, you can stop the losses and optimize your operations.
Every year, mismanaged racks drain thousands of euros from your business through replacements, delays, and wasted labor.
At Synerglass-Soft, we’ve helped glass processors take control of their delivery assets, cut costs, and streamline logistics with SynerTracker.
ake action today. Schedule a free demo to see how SynerTracker helps you recover lost racks, reduce expenses, and boost efficiency – before more money slips away.
