The fundamental aim of inspecting vehicle is to protect yourself from the risk of possible future liability if a claim is made later in the supply chain that requires a repair to be carried out to the vehicle. Offsetting this risk by inspecting vehicles is the best solution and this ensures that damaged vehicles cannot be passed into your care without it being noted as the responsibility of the previous logistics service provider.

Inspections are not just about identifying specific incidents, but they can also create a ‘picture’ of the quality of the supply chain and where particular types of damage occur on a repetitive basis. This can help to identify and cut out the hidden and unnecessary costs that can make certain supply chain ‘legs’ more expensive than originally anticipated.

For many years the industry sector has called for better visibility of vehicles as they move through the supply chain. Vehicle inspections can provide instant data on vehicles passing through a particular point and condition reporting for management of any issues prior to onward movement. This puts you in control of your assets.