The manufacturing industry faces several challenges with their logistics. Laws and regulations in the manufacturing industry are always fluctuating. Some companies’ inventory management is not as advanced as it needs to be. An experienced third-party logistics company (3PL) that has strengths in logistics for the manufacturing industry can help you overcome these obstacles.

Leave Logistics to the Experts

Partnering with a 3PL to take care of your supply chain needs can lift weight off your shoulders. There are many moving parts in the manufacturing supply chain and each part is very specific. Choosing to outsource tasks will benefit your company in the long run. With the help of a 3PL, you’ll be able to focus more on getting your product on shelves rather than the logistic components.

Customers tend to get frustrated when the product they want is out of stock. To help with this scarcity problem, a 3PL works diligently to procure your goods quickly. Your products will be cared for like they are our own and will be transported as smoothly as possible.

Delivering freight for the manufacturing industry requires strong communication. A 3PL will keep in contact with you throughout your freight’s journey to its destination and even after its been delivered. They also maintain strong communication with the carrier to ensure your freight is delivered carefully.

Partnering with a 3PL means there is no need for your company to own a warehouse or transport facilities. They can provide warehousing requirements so that your company doesn’t have to invest in your own physical location. When outsourcing your warehousing, it gives you the opportunity to have goods stored closer to your customer, reducing the time and distance it takes to keep them stocked with your products.

Reduce Your Costs

Manufacturers need to stay on track with their expenses in order to be successful. Hiring and training skilled workers is necessary for strong business operations. We want to be an extension of your team so that your skilled workers can do what they do best and we can lend a hand by doing what we do best.

Managing invoices from motor carriers can be daunting. Outsourcing with a 3PL can limit that time commitment. When being billed for your freight shipment, the 3PL provider will receive the invoice first and will audit each invoice before sending it over to your company. This can free up time in your accounting department so that they’re able to focus on core operations.

Outsourcing your warehousing can also help you save money. With a 3PL you’re able to scale how much warehouse space you need depending on your busier months. If it’s a slower season, you can typically negotiate with your 3PL provider to scale back on warehouse usage. At Trinity Logistics, we’ll help you respond quickly to fluctuating environments in your industry such as volume peaks or uneven demand. Communicating with your third-party logistics company about any unutilized space in the warehouse will help you reduce costs.

You can also reduce your transportation spend. 3PLs can secure favorable rates in transportation because of the strong relationships built with their vetted carriers. They can negotiate shipping rates based on your freight’s volume in order to help your company save money, offer you a cheaper mode to use, and eliminate the time you would spend searching for optimal rates.

No one wants to accrue unnecessary expenses in their business. As a company in the manufacturing industry, you should look into a reliable 3PL that can help cut down on additional spending so that you can focus on your core operations and getting your product to the customer.

Improve Quality and Customer Service

3PL’s, like Trinity Logistics, treat your freight like it’s our own. Whatever your company needs, we will offer the flexibility needed to get the job done. We understand there is a sense of urgency when transporting freight in the manufacturing industry. A 3PL with an experienced and expansive carrier network is able to provide the very best service and carrier to move your freight. A vetted carrier that is knowledgeable in your freight will ensure that it arrives to its destination safely.

Trinity Logistics motto is people-centric freight solutions®. This statement holds true when it comes to working with our customers. We build strong relationships with our customers so that we can better understand their freight and ensure timely and effective end-to-end supply chain solutions.

Eliminate Manual Services

Do you feel like you’re lacking with technological support in your manufacturing company? Manual data entry takes time away from core business processes and some manufacturing companies may not have the advanced technology needed in their supply chain. With Trinity, you can manage your entire supply chain with the use of our Transportation Management System (TMS). With this innovative technology, the mundane work of tracking, reporting, and invoices will become a thing of the past.

Utilizing a TMS allows you to customize tracking notifications on all freight you ship with us. While you can trust us with your shipments, this tracking system gives you piece of mind that your freight is being transported properly. Our TMS will notify you where your freight is in its journey and when it’s expected to arrive, as well as send a confirmation when its delivered.

Reporting requires a lot of visibility and time. With a TMS, you won’t have to worry anymore. Information like freight analysis, lane analysis, freight spend, expectation management, and carrier performance will all be provided to you. Take the guesswork out of your logistics and finally tap into some tangible data so your company can drive business forward.

Partnering with a 3PL, like Trinity Logistics can help you build relationships with experts in your industry, reduce logistics costs, improve customer service, and eliminate manual services. Outsourcing on these specific tasks throughout your supply chain can help your manufacturing business increase productivity and focus on what matters most; your core business processes.

Interested in how Trinity can help in your manufacturing supply chain?