The Importance of Inbound Logistics in Effective Freight Management

The logistics industry is on track for significant changes in 2019.

Consumer confidence and spending are up, and companies are enjoying the benefits of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act.

Unfortunately, failures to effectively understand the importance of inbound logistics still exist, and freight costs are rising at record levels.

For shippers to continue saving money and meeting the expectations of consumers, they need to understand the state of inbound logistics, including the driving forces of higher inbound logistics costs and the benefits of effective inbound freight management.

The path to successful inbound logistics management is filled with obstacles.

What we Explore in the Importance of Inbound Logistics White Paper

• The current state of and importance of inbound logistics.
• How to improve and mitigate missed inbound freight pickups.
• Walmart’s effect on the industry as they ramp up supplier demands placing more weight on the importance of inbound logistics.
• How Freight consolidation/deconsolidation is a solution for better inbound freight management.
• Additional options for managing inbound freight effectively.