Supply chain decision makers
Tuesday, October 27th, 2009What do supply chain decision-makers really need?
According to third-party and YRC research, the answer is constant, no matter what the economic environment:
- Effective collaboration
- Complete visibility
- Flexible solutions that optimize resources, and
- Consistently reliable execution.
Speaking to a regional meeting of the Institute for Supply Chain Management in Columbus, Ohio, Tim Haitz, vice president of field sales east for YRC, explained that the Yellow Shipping network and YRC solutions are designed with those areas in mind.
“The supply chain environment is increasingly complex and fragmented,” Haitz said, “and many of our customers are trying to do more with smaller staffs.”
Given that, Haitz said, it’s important to work with providers who have the expertise needed to handle complex logistics challenges, and the flexibility required for customized solutions.
“Everyone in transportation and logistics has had to look at new ways to build flexibility into their supply chains,” he said. “Bottom line, it comes down to simple reliability. For a world-class supply chain, you want simple-to-engage processes that perform reliably, with metrics in place to allow ongoing management.”
Looking forward, Haitz said the move toward green supply chains can help efficiencies and the environment, and he encouraged attendees to work with transportation partners willing and able to collaborate on sustainability measures.