USA Supply Chain: Challenges and Solutions

As the USA faces increased stress and uncertainty with the rise of COVID-19 infections, our priority at Clear Lane Freight Systems is to keep focused on providing low cost, on-time reliable service product. The effect of COVID-19 has been felt across the logistics industry in many ways and the future is filled with uncertainty. However, the gravity of that impact continues to manifest itself between borders and across business sectors. At Clear Lane Freight Systems, we continue to closely monitor the impact of COVID-19 especially as it relates to our customers.

Supply Chain Bottlenecks

Many businesses had to lay-off employees at the start of this pandemic in order to stay afloat financially. When the economy began to improve in June, the daily intermodal traffic in southern California grew almost overnight from 7,000 to 11,000 container movements. The reductions in staffing became a big problem. Planning, prepping, and providing for such an increase (36% practically overnight), was extremely difficult with a reduced staff. This caused a bottleneck in the supply chain, which rippled throughout the transportation industry. Moving forward, through very turbulent economic times, Clear Lane Freight Systems is a reliable partner for your LTL needs. We can work with you to mitigate risks in such an uncertain time. We provide cost savings and reliability; our on-time delivery statistics help safely secure your supply chains.

Supply Chain Risk Management

The topic of supply chain risk management has taken on a new urgency as the global supply chain endures the COVID-19 crisis. Traditional risk management focused on avoiding surplus and building lean strategies into the supply chain that would reduce sudden demand. Proactive supply chain risk management requires a comprehensive understanding of the effects of suppliers and customers on both inventory and logistics strategy. Clear Lane can work with the individual needs of your company and sector to provide a holistic, management plan that fits your individual needs and circumstances. One way to rapidly improve risk management strategies is through our state-of-the-art software that can be used to apply data-driven analytics. Decisions should be made with facts, not from fear.

Highly Competitive Rates

With LTL freight, the truckload is made up of several smaller shipments. Your shipment is not using the entire truck space available and you only have to pay for the space you are using. Therefore, your cost will be a fraction of what a normal full truckload shipment would cost. As a result, LTL shipping affords small businesses to benefit from all the services professional shipping provides without paying the high cost for space they don’t need. This can be especially useful through volatile markets like those created by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Reliability

Clear Lane’s business model is simple: utilize technology to build a non-asset based network using available capacity of regional LTL partners for reliable pickup and delivery service. Our regional partnerships and dedicated staff provide the consistency and accountability businesses can rely on every day. We provide state-of-the-art up-to-date shipment status technology, as well as resources and other shipping tools to provide transparency, accountability, and peace of mind from pick up to drop off. Disruptions are likely to be a part of the “new normal” for the indefinite future and a company’s success will be measured on their ability to weather such shocks. At Clear Lane Freight Systems, our mission is to bring flexible shipping solutions to small businesses, and we are especially committed to that during these uncertain times. Our expert staff is available to provide you with the advice and guidance you need to determine the best plan of action for your individual shipping needs. To find out more about how we can work with your company’s unique circumstances, visit our website or contact us here.