Tips of the Trade: How to Choose a Logistics Partner
Looking for a partner in logistics is like shopping for any other service that is created to meet your needs, but comes with a bit of homework as well. Sometimes you do not have the time or resources to devote to your shipping needs, and Easley Transportation knows that all too well. When choosing a partner in logistics, the decision ultimately comes down to three important qualifications: Compatibility, Communication, and Experience. These three qualifications will be the difference in a lucrative partnership, or another cost to your company and a headache for your management.
Compatibility: At this point you need to ask yourself what needs you see for your company not only at the moment, but in the foreseeable future. Every logistics provider is different and so are the needs within every supply chain. As complex as that sounds, finding a logistics partner is simplified when you truly understand your needs. The safest bet is to pick a company who will provide for you whatever needs you have, and fortunately Easley transportation is that company. We can help provide choices through key carriers that have a wide range of equipment, so that we can help you with your FTL, LTL, refrigerated or flatbed shipments. These are only a few of the extensive services that we can connect you with. With Easley Transportation, our job is to make yours easier.
Communication: Even with the most compatible company however, it means nothing if you are unaware of the steps they take, your freight’s status, or being unable to contact them at any moment that you might need them. At Easley Transportation, we understand the importance of updating our partners about the job we are supposed to be completing for them effectively and with great care. This is why our number one goal is to never let a phone call go unanswered. Simply, we want to be available for you at a moments notice and lend a hand to whatever needs our partner may have. Our logistics division works with customers and carriers across the country, so we are handling transportation for companies like yours throughout the United States on a daily basis.
Experience: Finally, what use is a logistics team that is unreliable because of lack of efficient experience? Your logistics partner should know exactly what they are doing so they not only will know exactly what your needs require, but also will advise you when you may not know that information yourself. Trusting your partner is just as important as their compatibility with your business. Easley Transportation is founded on the basis of understanding the field in which we work and understanding how, when, where, and who will best serve our partners. We have evaluated our carriers though years of experience to ensure that they meet our high standards for safety, insurance, and regulatory compliance. Our name is stamped on these shipments, and we highly value the reputation that has taken us years to build.
Partnering with a logistics company need not be a headache when you call upon the right partner. Easley Transportation can be that partner for you and would love to turn your partnership with us into a long-lasting relationship that is profitable for your company.
To learn more about us, go to www.easleytrans.com and partner with the best there is.