Shippers need to be prepared to continually assess risks to their supply chains, and create concrete strategies to mitigate and overcome these risks.

Shippers should have contingency plans in place, maintain flexibility in their logistics strategies, and regularly assess their carrier partners' financial stability and performance.

For small to mid-sized companies, it’s vital to outsource logistics operations to qualified and experienced 3PLs, helping the small business to streamline transportation processes and operations.