Top 5 Ways to Create Value in Your Supply Chain
You deserve to get more from your supply chain, but navigating the complex world of transportation and logistics can be difficult. That’s where our Driven for You™ mindset and more than 60 years of supply chain management expertise come in.
We strive to provide you with excellence by leveraging our people, technology and capacity to design custom supply chain solutions that help you reach your business goals.
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“Creating value for customers means understanding their business and how it works, looking for ways to simplify and build solutions around their needs.”
– Sandy, Manager, Pricing
Keep reading to discover five ways you can start getting more value from your supply chain today!
1. Use a tailored solution.
Your business is unique and so are your shipping needs. So, why would you rely on a one-size-fits-all solution for your freight delivery?
No matter your business size or budget, we can build you a tailored logistics solution that works for you today and grows with you tomorrow. Whether you need to move container cargo across the country, deliver furniture from warehouse to home or use dedicated fleet management services, we have a freight option for every need – so you won't have to settle for a menu of pre-set logistics services.
"When we met [with J.B. Hunt] they initially took the time to learn more about us than we learned about them. They didn’t offer us a catalog or services or features, most of which we didn’t need. They brought targeted solutions to the issues we prioritized and worked with us to bring those solutions to the teams in the field."
- Director of Transportation and Logistics for a building materials manufacturer
2. Consider a mode-neutral approach to freight shipments.
You want more efficiency in your supply chain. One way to achieve this is through mode-neutral shipping. We have invested in multimodal capacity to not only get your freight where it needs to go but get it there in the most efficient manner possible.
Utilizing a mix of services, like over-the-road (OTR) highway and outbound intermodal, can help you save money by opening new opportunities for supply chain customization. Additionally, employing our intermodal rail services aids in reducing your transportation carbon footprint by lowering overall fuel consumption.
3. Do not forget about the last mile.
Your shipment made it to its destination city. Now, how do you get it from the terminal to the customer? Many carriers might be able to deliver your freight directly to a terminal. But that may not cover the all-important last-mile delivery.
If you require door-to-door delivery, you have different factors to consider that can drastically alter your transportation costs and needs – such as accessorial expenses, product installation and haul-away services. Thanks to our investments in Final Mile Services® solutions and dedicated delivery professionals, we are confident in our ability to create customer value at every mile.
"It is about being able to trust the people you send to your customers' home. With J.B. Hunt, we can always be completely confident that the person being sent to the customers' home is someone who has been checked, vetted, and is able to provide excellent customer service."
- Ecommerce furniture manufacturer and retailer
4. Engage a reliable, reputable brand.
You need to work with a logistics provider you can trust – someone who understands your business.
Even though we’re a Fortune 500 company, we establish relationships with each customer to deliver personalized customer service. Through our Customer Value Delivery® methodology we learn about how your business works, your goals and any pain points you are experiencing. We then design a custom solution to address those pain points, but we don’t stop there. Through consistent communication, we measure how effectively our solution addressed your needs and anticipate where we can make continuous improvements.
5. Leverage technology.
Technology should make your day-to-day operations easier. We developed our Shipper 360® technology with that goal in mind.
Shipper 360 technology can be easily integrated into your current workflow through API and EDI integrations. It also helps you streamline operations letting you get quotes, schedule shipments and create custom shipping reports all in one easy to use platform. And Shipper 360 technology gives you increased visibility into your supply chain with shipment tracking, dynamic updates and custom alerts.
"Much like our customized options that our operations team put in place for the day-to-day needs of your business, our technology teams are ready to collaborate and find systematic solutions that meet the challenging needs of your business."
- Jacob, Director II, Engineering & Technology
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Everything we do, from investing in multimodal capacity to developing our technology, we do with you in mind. It's all so we can provide you with added value and the best customer service possible. Learn more about how the solutions we build create greater customer value through every step of the transportation process – fill out our form to connect with a J.B. Hunt representative!