REPOST: Beyond the Yard: How Velostics Streamlines Scheduling
The Logistics of Logistics Podcast
Release Date: 06/03/2025
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info_outlineGaurav Khandelwal and Joe Lynch discuss beyond the yard - how Velostics streamlines scheduling. Gaurav is the Founder and CEO of Velostics, a company on a mission to revolutionize the logistics landscape.
Summary: Beyond the Yard: How Velostics Streamlines Scheduling
In this podcast, Gaurav Khandelwal, CEO of Velostics, discusses how their cloud-based logistics software automates scheduling and streamlines processes for shippers, carriers, and logistics providers. Velostics aims to eliminate manual scheduling, reduce friction in the handoff process, and provide user-friendly tools for better decision-making. Khandelwal shares his journey from India to starting a logistics technology company in the US and emphasizes the importance of enterprise software being as easy to use as consumer apps. The podcast explores how Velostics integrates with existing systems, caters to various customers, and simplifies driver communication using text-based systems and QR codes. Khandelwal also discusses the significance of driver efficiency, cost optimization through automation, and the potential impact of a four-day workweek on scheduling. The podcast delves into the substantial costs of detention, the benefits of benchmarking and scorecarding, and the potential of generative AI in improving logistics operations. Velostics' quick implementation process and yard management solution are also highlighted, along with the importance of reducing turn times and improving handoffs in the industry.
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About Gaurav Khandelwal
Gaurav Khandelwal is the Founder and CEO of ChaiOne and Velostics, discovered his entrepreneurial spirit from his father, a tea blender in India. Inspired by his father’s journey, Gaurav pursued higher education in the U.S. and later worked in business transformation at a consulting firm. His breakthrough came in 2008 with the launch of the Apple AppStore, prompting him to focus on ChaiOne, which created digital solutions based on behavioral science, where he uses data-driven insights to revolutionize the industrial sectors. This experience uncovered his passion for logistics, culminating in the creation of Velostics, where he uses technology to automate & optimize logistics operations. Beyond business, Gaurav founded START, Houston’s first tech co-working space, and serves on the board of Magic Bus, a nonprofit alleviating poverty in India. Recognized by Houston Biz Journals' 40 under 40 and as an EY Entrepreneur of the Year finalist, Gaurav is committed & ready to disrupt the traditional way of doing logistics.
About Velostics
Velostics is a logistics Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) company specializing in unified scheduling of appointments, dock and yard management and digitizing the gate in/out process for shippers. Their platform also automates scheduling for logistics service providers between carriers, shippers and consignees via their industry-leading 3-way scheduling solution. Velostics has a proven track record of minimizing manual tasks, errors, delays and demurrage, and increasing operational efficiency and throughput.
Key Takeaways: Beyond the Yard: How Velostics Streamlines Scheduling
- Velostics automates scheduling for shippers, carriers, and logistics providers to avoid late shipments and detention charges.
- Velostics helps optimize appointment booking, contactless check-in, and dock management, reducing friction in the handoff process.
- Velostics champions user-friendly enterprise software, mirroring consumer apps for swift deployment and minimal training.
- Velostics integrates with existing TMS systems, allowing for frictionless onboarding and quick wins for customers.
- Velostics' primary customers are shippers, large distribution companies, 3PLs, and brokers with managed transportation offerings.
- Velostics simplifies driver check-in and rescheduling processes using QR codes and text messaging, accommodating drivers from various linguistic backgrounds.
- Velostics offers a simple, nimble, and quick-to-deploy yard management solution that integrates with their appointment scheduling, text message-based check-in, and dock management system.
Timestamps
(00:01:05) Optimizing Truck Scheduling with Velostics
(00:07:51) From India to Logistics Tech Entrepreneur
(00:12:12) Simplifying Enterprise Software with Consumer-Grade UX
(00:17:12) Frictionless Onboarding and Quick Wins
(00:18:30) Transforming Managed Transportation with Logistics Tech
(00:19:07) Streamlining Dock Scheduling with Contactless Check-in
(00:25:40) The Importance of Driver Efficiency
(00:26:06) Streamlining Driver Communication with QR Codes
(00:30:14) Reducing Labor Costs through Automation
(00:31:40) Optimizing Scheduling in a Changing Workforce
(00:33:51) Reducing Detention Costs with Automated Tracking
(00:36:15) Reducing Inventory Costs and Carbon Footprint
(00:39:26) Benchmarking and Scorecards in Supply Chain
(00:42:04) Generative AI Empowering Logistics Efficiencies
(00:45:41) Simplifying Logistics with Velostics
(00:49:04) Simplifying Yard Management with Velostics' Solution
(00:52:14) Streamlining Trucking with Drop and Hook
(00:53:20) Revolutionizing Yard Management with Velostics' Solution
(00:53:50) Streamlining Scheduling with Velostics' Text-Based Solution
(00:55:29) Measuring Turn Time for Frictionless Throughput
(00:59:02) Solving Handoff Problems in Logistics