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Managing supply chains for the food and grocery industries have always required careful consideration and diligence, keeping in mind temperature controls and other food safety factors. The complexity of food logistics only continues to rise in 2024 as economic, environmental, and geopolitical factors impact supply chains.
Today, supply chain managers in the food industry need ways to reduce costs and ensure compliance with regulations, all while being able to adapt to changes quickly and easily.
The recipe for success begins with a Transportation Management System (TMS) that offers the following benefits:
Reduce operational costs
Since the first days of the global pandemic, consumers were shocked to find empty store shelves and rising costs for basic products, like a dozen eggs. There are many reasons for rising food costs. Still, it is 2024 and consumers are growing tired of the explanation that supply chain issues are the reason they are paying more for groceries.
A TMS can help food manufacturers reduce costs by identifying more economical shipping options with features likes mode optimization, which reduces the time and resources needed for manual supply chain tasks while mitigating the impact of unbalanced shipping lanes. For example, the state of Florida ships many food products outbound. However, shipments going into Florida are much fewer, which can result in empty miles. Anytime a transportation provider is moving a truck without shipments, costs increase. Using TMS technology, supply chain managers can quickly find backhaul loads for their top carriers and avoid extra costs or declined loads on the spot market.
Ensure compliance
An advanced TMS is capable of managing vast amounts of data and finding discrepancies in regulatory compliance. Along with this, AI enables TMSs to identify patterns, allowing supply chain managers to determine which providers are most often not in compliance and in what ways.
This real-time information allows the supply chain manager to prevent fines and outdated food products from reaching consumers. By finding root causes and addressing “repeat offenders” proactively, companies avoid the negative consequences of non-compliance.
Adapt to strategic changes
Farm-to-fork restaurants and markets are increasingly popular as consumers focus on eating healthier foods. This trend can significantly impact supply chains, leading to more regional and local deliveries. With an AI-empowered TMS, supply chain managers can find new providers and quickly move into the process of vetting and onboarding. This technology also provides greater visibility, which is vital when it comes to moving products with a limited shelf life.
The benefits of an advanced, AI-powered TMS are pretty clear. For supply chain managers in the food logistics industry, it is important to consider the many advantages — reducing operational costs, ensuring safety regulations and standards are being met, and being able to efficiently adapt to changes.
Now that you are sufficiently informed, start your search for the right TMS today!
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