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

The term software as a service (SaaS) has been used a lot the past few years. But how many people really know what it means or how it can help you and your business? We will look at ways you can save time and resources, as well as enhance your supply chain operations using SaaS. 

In the current environment of labor shortages, supply chain issues and market volatility, companies are finding it challenging to remain competitive. Having supply chain resiliency, diverse resourcing, shipment visibility, and access to big data and technology, among others, are key drivers for purchasing leaders to ensure their company remains competitive in their respective industry.

The logistics industry is becoming increasingly more competitive. And with market volatility, supply chain issues, labor shortages and more, companies need to reevaluate their business strategies. It takes both the right technology and the right people to make this a reality. Many companies turn to Jarrett when they need a trusted and experienced partner to help transform their businesses.

Being nimble and cost conscious are more important than ever with current economic and industry conditions changing the way we do business. But can you go beyond just shaving costs and turn your inbound freight into a profit center? The short answer: absolutely.

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.”

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.

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.

Understanding how a LTL carrier and network operates can be complicated and confusing. For those who do not ship full truckloads, LTL shipping is the ideal way to effectively transport freight in a cost-effective manner. LTL carriers leverage a complex network of trucks, terminals and more to get your smaller loads of freight transported to the desired destination.