Reducing System Dwell Time Through Collaboration

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Reducing System Dwell Time Through Collaboration

Analysis of a three-month pilot across four facilities showing how visibility, data sharing, and process changes reduced median dwell times and non-compliant loads.

Published

June 4, 2026

Read time

3 min read

Source

This white paper presents results from a Trading Partner Alliance pilot conducted with FourKites at Coca-Cola, Land O'Lakes, Giant Eagle, and Wegmans. Using WMS timestamps and a Dwell Scorecard, the study tracked 48,500 loads over 25 weeks. Key interventions included load balancing by day and time, automated check-in, and appointment scheduling based on load complexity. Post-pilot data showed measurable reductions in median dwell and non-compliance rates at three of four sites.

Key takeaways

Load volume imbalance by day and shift directly increases dwell time

Carrier arrival delays raise dwell 20-60% and create downstream congestion

Automated check-in and consolidated guard shacks reduce on-site time

Scheduling appointments by load complexity lowers non-compliance rates

Weekly cross-functional reviews with carriers sustain continuous improvement

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