Transportation
Milk Run
A logistics route that picks up or delivers goods from multiple suppliers or customers in one trip.
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Updated 2025-10-01
Definition
Milk run strategies improve efficiency, reduce transport costs, and minimize empty trips in supply chain operations.
Overview
Overview
Milk runs consolidate multiple pickups or deliveries into a single trip, optimizing routes and reducing total transportation costs.
Benefits
- Cost savings
- Reduced fuel consumption
- Efficient vehicle utilization
Example
A logistics company collects parts from five suppliers along one route to deliver them to a manufacturing plant in a single trip.
Tags
#Milk Run#Logistics#Transportation#Supply Chain#Route Optimization
Related Terms
Route Planning Software
Load Tendering
Line Haul
