Resources & Insights
As one of your company’s core decision-makers, you’re constantly looking for ways to improve. The business world is competitive and there are companies in your industry that are excellent at what they do. But you’ve never been one to back down from a challenge.
So, your customers route their own freight. To this point, this process has worked well for your business, your customers and your bottom line. You have a specialty, whatever it may be, and providing transportation services isn’t it. Plain and simple.
As a leader in your organization, there are constantly things vying for your attention. Things that need your time, your opinion and your expertise.
Not to be the bearer of bad news but you may be overpaying for your freight. Sure, spending an extra dollar here or there isn’t terribly destructive. You’ve been known to swing an occasional splurge purchase. To substitute your homemade brew for some store-bought java or to pump unleaded 89 rather than 87.
Whether we're talking Christmas or the Fourth of July, holiday freight shipping requires careful planning to avoid costly disruptions, rate spikes, and capacity shortages.
Sometimes, taking a step back is important. Doing so allows us to inventory our strengths and pinpoint other areas for improvement. The ability to do this, to take a step backward and survey your transportation network, is key to your success as a logistics professional.
Without understanding the price you’re paying for your freight, maintaining a budget can quickly get out of hand. Freight rates and the factors that dictate them are constantly fluctuating. This can leave shippers wondering how to maximize their budget and reduce their spending.
Moving freight in the hospitality industry can be a complex process, especially when deadlines are tight and timelines are dynamic. Without a competent transportation partner, companies like yours can struggle to keep their supply chains on track, which can be disruptive at least and disastrous at worst.
