Insulate Your Supply Chain from Weather Events
No matter how carefully you plan your operations, weather is a factor you can’t always predict. Use these tips to keep your supply chain running smoothly through rain, snow, sleet and hail.
“Weatherproofing” Your Supply Chain
1. It’s not enough to check the weather forecast in your immediate area. Monitor ongoing weather reports along the routes of incoming and outgoing shipments so you can adjust accordingly.
2. When bad weather hits, transportation providers can be stretched thin trying to handle the demand. Use providers that are large enough to accommodate greater amounts of freight.
3. Harsh weather creates a ripple effect that carries through the length of your supply chain. Make sure there is open and regular communication across the entire network so each part can devise alternate plans during slowdowns or stoppages.
4. Don’t put all your eggs in one basket. You may want to diversify the modes of transportation you normally use to gain additional flexibility.
5. Provide as much lead time for loads as possible so all options can be explored. As an added benefit, you may even end up with enough time to complete deliveries before the bad weather arrives.
Industrial Tugs from DJ Products Stand Up to Any Type of Weather
When time is of the essence, you can’t afford to have your employees struggling to move heavy loads. Industrial tugs like our popular CartCaddy can operate across rough surfaces and up and down inclines. They’re also ergonomically designed to prevent repetitive motion injuries.
Visit our website to learn more about how our industrial tugs are the solution for your supply chain needs.