Taking these precautions beforehand, and working with trusted logistics partners, can help your organization maintain the streamlined operations it needs to succeed. 

The transportation sector faced significant challenges in 2023, including rising operational costs that impacted each step in the supply chain.

AI-powered systems enhance warehouse operations and improve order fulfillment.

As supply chains become more digital, it should get easier to provide proof of delivery, enhanced order tracking and real-time visibility.

Organizations face mounting pressure to ensure the sustainability of not just their operations and supply chains, but also those of their domestic and overseas supply chain partners.

These innovative containerized shipping options offer an enhanced means of transporting non-hazardous bulk liquids both domestically and globally. 

Development of SRM tools using artificial intelligence and other advanced technologies is rapidly proliferating, but supply chain organizations shouldn’t forget to personally nurture supplier relationships.

It’s time to challenge using some of the common “best practices,” such as the RFP process, and instead introduce more collaborative approaches when selecting more strategic suppliers.  

Business leaders from both shippers and 3PLs must move beyond the conventional “what’s in it for me?” mindset, and make the shift to “what’s in it for we?”