Stay ahead of the curve with the latest transportation and logistics trends from the experts at Jarrett

Orrville, Ohio, March 23, 2022 — Supply & Demand Chain Executive, the only publication covering the entire global supply chain, named Jared Williams, Director of Logistics Operations for Jarrett Companies as a winner of the 2023 Pros to Know Award. This award recognizes outstanding executives whose accomplishments offer a roadmap for other leaders looking to leverage supply chains for competitive advantage.

A Transportation Management System (TMS) makes shipping more efficient, which can boost your company’s bottom line.

There are few things worse than late freight deliveries and they can cause significant damage to your brand, especially if they are frequent occurrences. Accurate, damage-free, and on-time deliveries are crucial for business success.

Being nimble and cost-conscious are more important than ever with the economy and the multitude of industries that support it changing every day. But as freight costs continue to increase, there is a way you can both cut costs and turn your inbound freight into a profit center.

The supply chain is in flux. The pandemic changed a lot about the modern economy, and one of its major impacts has been on the global supply chain.

As the complexities of your supply chain increase, so do the required knowledge and skills needed to successfully execute efficient processes and procedures. With the cost of talent on the rise, it is becoming much more challenging to find qualified and capable logistics professionals to effectively manage your supply chain. 

With costs on the rise due to inflation, supply chain constraints and labor shortages, it is more important than ever to streamline business costs. One area that suppliers and retailers can ensure greater cost and time efficiency is through proper packaging techniques. The following are four simple ways you can save time and money through changing how you package your shipments.

As sustainability becomes more important to everyone from consumers to corporations, it’s good to know that there are options for eco-friendly shipping.

SmartWay is a program that unites the freight industry and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and is concerned with the environmental impact of the freight shipping supply chain. The program helps partner companies advance their supply chain sustainability by measuring, benchmarking, and improving freight shipping efficiency.

Orrville, OH (Jan. 10, 2022) -- Jarrett Companies, a leading worldwide provider of logistics, transportation, warehousing and fleet services, has announced the availability of its international shipping option for select clientele. Previously, this capability was limited to specific use-cases within Jarrett, but given the internal success of the program, and the demand from their clients for access, this solution is now being offered to preferred clientele.

When managing the transportation of goods, shipping and logistics managers must oversee a number of factors. In some cases, a shipment may become damaged or lost. This can be a result of many things – from the sheer volume of shipments being transported and insufficient packaging for transit to labor shortages, capacity issues and more. It is simply a matter of time before you experience the aggravating task of filing a claim.