Transportation delays are one of the many potential disruptions supply chain managers face, and numerous factors play into them. Shippers often don’t know there’s a problem until after a shipment is late.
ASPEQ Heating Group, which provides tailored solutions for industrial and commercial electric heating markets primarily in North America, was continually experiencing challenges with its former 3PL and LTL freight management.
The global supply chain exerts a huge impact on the climate worldwide. But the growing focus on finding global solutions presents a timely opportunity for companies to reduce their own carbon footprint.
The government has so far refused to offer pay hikes for public sector workers beyond the levels suggested by pay review bodies that it says are independent.
Effective global trade management, risk management and other corporate compliance initiatives require the ability to reliably screen your trading partners and avoid doing business with restricted or denied parties.
Supply chain disruption is gradually easing as demand weakens, offering shippers a chance to clear backlogs. But inland labor and equipment shortages – mainly trucks and drivers – are still causing gridlock at warehouses and store loading docks.
Uncommon Goods can experience sales spikes during its typical six-week peak period of up to 10 times the average volumes in Q1 and Q3, and typically does two-thirds of its business in Q4.
Disruptions to supply chain operations are set to stay in 2023. Create better connectivity between your planning and execution functions by focusing on warehouse and transportation improvements.
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