How can a good logistics company optimize your supply chain? I hear you ask! Well…We’re here to tell you 😁

One of the key components to optimizing your supply chain is employing a reliable logistics company. In the logistics landscape, logistics providers are constantly working and striving towards the most efficient and cost-effective way to deliver your shipments by optimizing their and your processes. We entirely understand that businesses are not just seeking out reliable and best-in-class logistics solutions, they’re on the look out for a hybrid of great service but also a cost-effective solution. In this blog, we’ll discuss how a good logistics partner can help to optimize a supply chain and the strategies that we enforce to help you save money and deliver with ultimate efficiency. With the aim of streamlining our valued clients’ supply chain operations, with reduced costs while also maintaining great quality throughout.

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However, we will just caveat that we at PEI might not always be the cheapest option when it comes to transportation. However, we do guarantee a great level of service, care and support to all of your shipments that you might not get when choosing the cheapest in the business, which in turn can save your business a ton of money. We truly care about the customer service we provide and this is reflected in each and every one of our shipments.

What is Supply Chain Management?

Supply chain management is the entire process of getting goods to their destination through the use of a network of suppliers including: manufacturers, distributors, retailers, distribution, and anybody involved in the delivery of the goods or service. The management of a supply chain usually involves co-ordinating and optimizing all of the processes carried out by each supplier to achieve the greatest efficiency, cost-effectiveness and timely delivery of goods. Supply chain management is crucial in meeting customers standards and demands, reducing overall costs while also maximizing profitability for the business. It really is a critical component of modern day business operations.

Streamlined Operations

When attempting to streamline operations, logistics plays a critical part. When the transportation, warehousing and distribution parts of your supply chain are efficiently managed, it hugely reduces lead times and eliminates the risks of bottlenecks across the entire process. This results in an improved productivity across businesses and also reduced overall costs. Ways of logistics companies streamlining operations include:

Transportation Optimization 🚚

Utilizing their expertise in transportation, logistics providers carefully choose the most appropriate modes of transport, optimize routes and when needed carefully choose carriers suitable for certain shipments. They also use real-time tracking technology on shipments to improve efficiency and reduce delay risks.

Warehousing Efficiency 📦

Some logistics providers offer inventory management in their warehouses, and will make sure that you have enough stock readily available at all times while also minimize storage costs, by keeping the inventory at a steady level and not too much, during fluctuations in demand.

Money Saving Operations

Well experienced logistics providers will seek out opportunities for businesses to save money in areas that can be optimized. Here’s some examples:

Rates 💵

With a large network of suppliers, logistics providers can leverage their network to negotiate the best rates with carriers and all sorts of service providers needed along the supply chain. These savings are then passed onto your business.

Optimizing Routes 🚏

Logistics companies can reduce costs by planning the most efficient routes while, making sure they’re avoiding empty miles. Which in turn reduces fuel costs, mileage and other costs in transportation like tolls, etc.

Inventory Management 🧾

Checking inventory levels frequently, means a steady level of inventory can be maintained. So there’s never any over or under stocking of products, reducing storage and warehousing costs.

Risk Mitigation

It’s not uncommon for risks to arise in a supply chain, which can come from various different sources. Including natural disasters and market fluctuations. A hands on logistics company will make it their mission to mitigate these risks in a variety of ways including:

Diversify Suppliers 🙍‍♂️🙍‍♂️🙎‍♀️

With a great network, a logistics company has the ability to source work to multiple suppliers. This is great for mitigating risks, because if there’s ever an issue with one supplier, there’s always the option for reliable back up businesses to step in, that are pre-vetted.

Contingency Plan 🔙🆙

Having a contingency plan in place won’t always eliminate risks. However, in most cases having a plan B or an emergency response strategy in order you can solve most unforeseen issues.

Laws & Regulations 👩‍⚖️

A great logistics provider will keep up to date on all local, national and international laws and regulations that apply to your products and shipments. This is super important to make sure your business and supply chain are constantly complying.

Take On-Board Feedback and Learn From Mistakes

There’s no way of completely diminishing mistakes or bad feedback in a workplace. After all, we’re all human right?

But one positive that can come from a mistake or poor feedback is, using them to our advantage and never letting the same mistake happen twice. When we’re presented with a mistake, or an area of the supply chain that needs improvement that we might have never though about until the mistake arose is brought to our attention, we’re able to find ways to mitigate it happening again. Continuous improvement is key!

Conclusion

A good logistics company plays a pivotal role in achieving a well optimized supply chain which is the key to a successful business. With a reliable logistics partner you can make a huge significant difference to your supply chain. From streamlining operations, reducing costs, mitigating risks and enhancing customer service.

If you’re considering ways to optimize your supply chain, you should as a priority consider partnering with an expert logistics provider. Their expertise and resources can help your business to stay agile and competitive. Which is especially important in today’s ever changing and highly competitive markets.

We know at PEI, we’re the experts that can help your business to skyrocket by optimizing your supply chain and shipments, you can get in touch with us 24/7/365 on Phone: 888-SHIP-911 for any advise and to discuss your needs. We’d love to hear from you, alternatively use the link below 😄⬇

 

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