An inadequate quantity of containers in the system is a
major contributing factor to many problems. When
shipping empty containers to the suppliers, planned
engineered runs are rarely executed because containers
and time to create a run are scarce. Lack of containers at a
supplier forces an excessive number of LTL shipments.
LTL shipments have a greater chance of losing or
damaging containers because multiple exchanges occur
before the containers reach the suppliers. LTL shipments
result in increased shipping costs, material handling, and
human errors due to multiple handlings