“Resilient supply chain” is not a new catchphrase in the logistics world. It is, however, one that has taken on new importance in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. Cleveland trucking services like ours recognize that streamlined transportation is essential to resiliency. Delivering goods as promised is pivotal for businesses involved in goods production and transportation.

It’s always been important to our team at On Time Delivery & Warehouse to avoid unwanted disruptions, bottlenecks and delays, whether we’re handling imported/exported freight or carrying out same-day deliveries.

In this current climate, we know that building customer confidence is critical. Now more than ever, business reputations are riding on the service and quality standards of their transportation and logistics firms.

We know our clients have many Cleveland trucking services to choose from. But none stay in this business long if they aren’t offering clients invaluable services and flexibility. On Time Delivery & Warehouse offers a one-stop-shop for streamlining supply chains: Warehousing and distribution, shipping, trucking, transportation and third-party logistics.

Cleveland Trucking Services Have Kept Clients Going

Although many businesses have closed in on a financial cliff this year, many were able to hang on because of something that was almost a non-factor 20 years ago: E-commerce. It continues to be pivotal, and has kept Cleveland trucking services and their clients busy. But you can’t count on that revenue stream to be recurring if your goods aren’t delivered intact, on time, every time.

That’s going to be especially important looking ahead. According to the Oxford Economics consulting firm, there is expected to be a 7 percent dip in U.S. real GDP this year. Fortunately, we’re likely to see some incremental growth (a rebound of about 8.6 percent) next year.

Still, companies that want to get ahead are going to need transportation solutions that give them a distinct edge. That means working with trucking companies that hold themselves to the highest standards.

Recently, the annual State of Logistics report, prepared by the Council of Supply Chain Professionals, revealed that those in the logistics sector overall responded well to mitigating the global economic trauma wrought by the COVID-19 pandemic. However, it’s not over. Those in trucking, warehousing and logistics will need to up their game if they hope to help clients adjust to changing realities.

How Efficient Trucking Boosts Supply Chain Resilience

A supply chain that is resilient is one that has the ability to both resist disruptions as well as recover operational capabilities post-disruption. When a supply chain has resistance capacity, it’s able to minimize the disruption impact by either avoiding it entirely or reducing the time between the onset of disruption and the start of recovery. As for recovery capacity, this is the ability to stabilize operations to a state of steady performance.

These are things our Cleveland trucking services providers are already hyper-focused on because business cycles are inherently unpredictable. We do this by:

• Automating processes where possible.
• Re-imagining and optimizing our transportation networks.
• Identifying port terminal and warehousing efficiency opportunities.
• Maintaining a high-quality, professional workforce.

The transportation field is a dynamic one. Volumes are always in flux, outside factors routinely cause delays and regulations and safety concerns are a constant. Even so, there’s no denying COVID-19 has thrown a lot of us for a loop. But we’re adapting to these new realities of transport planning and execution. We know our customers are counting on us to do so.

If you have questions about our Cleveland trucking services, contact On Time Delivery & Warehouse by calling (440) 826-4630 or send us an email.

Additional Resources:

31st Annual State of Logistics: Resilience put to the test, July 10, 2020, By John D. Schulz, Logistics Management

More Blog Entries:

Greater Port Terminal Efficiency Can Improve Cleveland Trucking Delivery Times, June 15, 2020, Cleveland Trucking Services Blog