Tag: Cost Savings
Just like nature, every industry has specific seasons, marked by high levels of demand or relative quiet and operational downtime. Though the shipping industry has been in a state of constant flux and disruption over the past few years — driven by the pandemic and growing popularity of e-commerce — there are certain long-familiar industry patterns which remain intact to this day.
As digital transformation continues to accelerate customer expectations for shipping speeds, inefficient, manual transportation management can be devastating to productivity. On top of slowing down processes, operations that rely on spreadsheets and cumbersome management methods quickly rack up unnecessary costs from inefficiency, especially when it comes to labor.
Supply chains are only becoming more complex. We see how limiting it is to use manual systems and track shipments with multiple tools, making it difficult to handle the high volume of shipments necessary to compete in this landscape. This gap in performance is now leading to inefficiencies, a high number of errors, and a lack of real-time visibility into the supply chain.
The logistics landscape is rapidly changing amid growing supply chain complexity, evolving customer demands, and global inflation. Shippers are caught in the middle of this upheaval, required to adapt quickly while maintaining profits. In this environment, embracing digital transformation is essential for shippers to remain competitive.
In the fast-paced world of logistics, every penny spent on supply chain management counts – and nowhere is this more evident than in the decision to commit to an exclusive carrier strategy.
Shipping expenses can silently erode your profit margins. Particularly for businesses with an online footprint, navigating the complex logistics landscape and enduring carrier rate hikes requires shippers to stay vigilant. This intricate web of challenges often leaves shippers yearning for a roadmap to escape the expense-laden wilderness.
The lesser-known benefits of leveraging regional LTL carriers can spark innovative ideas. Let’s explore two powerful ways regional LTL can drive efficiencies when utilized effectively.
