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

Navigating the nuances of freight shipments can be complex and confusing, especially when it comes to choosing the proper freight class and associated packaging, rules and bills of lading. The industry relies on the National Motor Freight Classification (NMFC) system called ClassIT, published by the National Motor Freight Traffic Association (NMFTA), as a standard that “provides a comparison of commodities moving in interstate, intrastate and foreign commerce.”

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Having the assurance that someone is there to support you in times of need is important. It gives us peace of mind and confidence in the decisions we make, especially when challenges arise. It is especially important for those in the supply chain industry who are often under intense pressure and must make quick and informed decisions to ensure freight shipments are delivered on time.

Throughout our blog posts this year, one recurring theme you will see is integration. With increased supply chain challenges throughout every industry, identifying ways to integrate technology into your daily processes to reduce error and maximize efficiencies is more important than ever. Integration also creates a smoother overall experience for your people, supporting their work with dynamic and intelligent tools like a Transportation Management System (TMS).

To be successful in the fast-paced logistics industry, you need agile, smart and driven people on your team. The right logistics team is like a NASCAR pit crew. They take on the most daunting challenges by using data and insights to prepare for the race, while staying cool under pressure and never giving up. They persevere against the odds and find ways to overcome unexpected issues.

Is your supply chain strained because of the myriad economic and industry disruptions occurring? If so, you are not alone. Transportation experts expect the challenges to most likely continue in the foreseeable future. That is why identifying strategies and tools to better streamline and optimize your supply chain is critical for the short term, but equally as important for future proofing your business for the long term. 

Your supply chain is like a busy airport with a consistent, and sometimes overwhelming, flow of inbound and outbound traffic. This airport ‘logistics’ traffic needs to be routed in a strategic and well-planned fashion or else errors can happen.

Staying competitive in our fast-paced world requires continuous change through learning and adapting to our respective marketplace. With the continued rise of e-commerce, which is driven by extremely quick turnaround and delivery expectations, finding new ways to stay ahead of the competition is critical to success.

There are tremendous capacity constraint issues throughout the industry due to the pandemic, economic fluctuations and labor and resource issues. These constraints are affecting companies in a multitude of ways, negatively impacting their bottom lines.