Planning ahead for just-in-time shipments this peak season
The suppliers that companies rely on to keep their products moving have been hit especially hard over the past few years, and with the 2022 peak season upon us it certainly isn’t getting any easier. Available just-in-time shipping capacity is hitting record lows, and keeping costs down while ensuring the on-time delivery of the parts and materials that customers need to avoid being caught short over their busy shopping season has never been more of a challenge.
So how can the businesses that companies rely on for time and price sensitive parts and materials ensure that they’re capable of meeting expectations? It all boils down to two major factors. Planning smarter shipments to overcome capacity constraints and get shipments out on time and on budget. And keeping shipments moving by getting proactive with disruption management and visibility to ensure you can stay ahead of issues and deliver on time.
In this guide, we'll explore:
- How to increase load and routing efficiency to save up to 40% on shipping costs
- Steps to take for optimal and automatic order consolidation
- How to avoid weather, traffic and other disruptions and adapt instantly
- What goes into providing a near perfect 98% on-time delivery and pickup rate
- The key technologies and capabilities that make it all possible
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