Several factors are working against the supply chain right now, but the cost of fuel continues to have a considerable impact. While conversations around fuel prices aren’t new, in 2022 the price of gas in the US broke previous records, coming in at an average of $5 per gallon. Thankfully,
The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted significant challenges facing the US transportation and logistics sector. In 2022, shipping and trucking were presented with numerous obstacles (some new and others all too familiar), which, according to the experts, will likely remain as we head into 2023. Here are the top three challenges and
When delving into supply chain management, plenty of terms circulate and cause some confusion, especially when this area of business isn’t your specialty. A distinction we often see fit to make is the difference between logistics and distribution, which are sometimes used interchangeably. However, they manage different sides of the
The definition of freight is “goods transported in bulk by truck, train, ship, or aircraft.” While many factors play into freight transportation, the COVID pandemic and the current economic and political climate are playing a significant role. For example, since the COVID pandemic began, 72% of domestic freight shipments have
Since the COVID pandemic began, truck drivers have been responsible for transporting 72% of the nation’s freight. Companies like American Distribution know how vital these drivers are and treat them as the core of this country – because they are. So take a look at the benefits we offer our
Most companies have struggled over the last few years through the COVID pandemic. As a result, many businesses have lost employees or even closed their doors. At American Distribution, we are blessed that we have grown through these difficult times and come out better for it; from new trucks to
We’ve all had that moment around the holidays – we’re anxiously tracking a package, watching where it goes, wondering why it went from Memphis to Washington DC to Atlanta to Knoxville, hoping it gets here in time for Christmas. Over the last two holiday seasons, this has been a particularly
When your supply chain is maximized, you can improve shipping times, create better customer relationships, and maintain a professional reputation, all without reducing costs. At American Distribution Services, we make it our goal to manage every aspect of your supply chain without sacrificing service, value, or quality. Our logistics resources