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

Today’s fast-paced, consumer-driven economy requires the ability to accurately and concisely track goods and products in transit. It also demands a clear inventory view and the related components to ensure shipments travel from supplier to manufacturer to consumer. With e-commerce growing exponentially and consumer expectations rising, maintaining supply chain visibility is a key differentiator in the global marketplace. 

Freight damage and loss is an eventuality if you are in the logistics industry. The question is “how do I mitigate my potential losses when an issue arises during transit?” It is important to understand the difference between freight insurance and carrier liability limits to best answer this question. Because even though they may seem similar in nature, they are quite different in reality and in how they affect your bottom line.

Customers expect to receive their shipments in a professional and timely manner. A bad experience can lead to negative reviews and word-of-mouth, decreased patronage and hurt a company’s brand reputation. With a multitude of moving parts throughout the shipping process, from choosing the right freight class to including the proper billing information, there are more than a few opportunities for error.

In today’s fast-paced world, consumers expect to have a seamless experience when they make a purchase online or place an in-store order that requires shipping. There is more pressure than ever on companies to provide the customer with a top-notch experience—from order accuracy to timely shipping.

Yearly rate increases within the trucking industry are typical due to inflation, supply and demand, market forecasts and more. Due to the pandemic, some uncertainty has struck the industry. However, according to a Logistics Management article “State of Logistics 2021: Full speed ahead,” freight costs have been unpredictable, with costs increasing across various modes of shipping.

Food Logistics, the industry’s only publication dedicated to food and beverage supply chains, has named Jarrett to its 2021 Top 3PL & Cold Storage Providers list. 

A desire for faster warehouse logistics—from data-driven inventorying to picking orders without error—has been growing to meet rising online sales and overall consumer demand. From a decreasing labor force, partly due to the pandemic, to other socio-economic shifts, there is an increased need for a platform that can manage inventory and warehouse operations. That is where a warehouse management systems (WMS) comes into play. 

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These changes are coming from the latest NMFTA Supplement-2021-2

BY MIKE JARRETT