- FORECAST, FORECAST, FORECAST
The capacity market has been more volatile recently than in pre-pracademic years, and shippers now understand that transparency between all stakeholders is essential to maintaining a steady supply chain. Organizations that are able to reliably forecast are better equipped to secure the space they need as well as understand where under-performing lanes exist and address them accordingly.
- WAREHOUSING
Delays, congestion, and bottlenecks at ports and most national transport hubs have caused many organizations to scrap Just-In-Time inventory models for more warehousing here in the USA. Additionally, the continued growth of e-commerce businesses has led to investing in accessible warehousing and distribution centers, which allow for better management of inventories for both domestic and international distribution.
- AIRFREIGHT
Goods coming into the U.S. from Europe and Asia into U.S. ports are seeing heavy delays. Some shippers have turned to airfreight and charter flight options that could be a more predictable and secure solution for organizations that are able to make the investment. “Companies looking to get their goods out of the Asian Pacific market and into the U.S. could consider using a charter service, which currently has a 3-to-5-week lead time,” says Troy Rybandt, Director of Operations, Time Critical Services. “With this service, it is easier to predict arrival times, which is what some organizations rely on.”
- SOURCING AUDITS & PROFILES
As a result of new and revised regulatory programs over the past few years, some companies have been battling with high retaliatory duties, increased outlays, and foreign trade agreements. Coupled with manufacturing delays at origin, weather impact to ports and capacity has resulted in sourcing audits and procurement restructuring.
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