Supply chain leaders, What's one approach you've taken to mitigate risks in international logistics, and how effective was it?

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Clooney Wang · Accepted Answer

Implementing End-to-end Tracking with Proactive Notifications

At TrackingMore, we’ve prioritized risk mitigation in international logistics for our clients by introducing end-to-end shipment tracking. This feature ensures that we can help them keep an eye on the movement of packages at each stage along the supply chain. Proactive notifications also notify our clients of any status change and shipment exception, allowing room for immediate response to help mitigate further delays and business disruptions.

Georgina Fenning · Answer

Proactive planning and being prepared with a contingency plan - "Expect the  unexpected" approach. Consider adding an additional few days to your timeline to cover any unforeseen delays. Communicating your "must have by" date is also critical, as well as maintaining consistent correspondence with your carrier during transit to be aware of any potential, unexpected or anticipated obstacles resulting in delays. Sometimes intervention is required to upgrade to an expedited freight service within your supply chain. Be creative with Land, Air, Rail, and Ocean freight services. Utilize alternate methods considering your budget and urgency. For example, consider sharing your expense with a supply partner. These efforts provide awareness, with the opportunity to react to the unexpected, and still meet your requirements.

Supply chain leaders, What's one approach you've taken to mitigate risks in international logistics, and how effective was it?

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