What is supply chain transportation?

Supply chain transportation is the movement of materials and products between suppliers, manufacturing facilities, warehouses, distribution centers, and customers as part of the production and delivery process. The transportation supply chain may use dry van, flatbed, expedited, specialized, or other freight services depending on the shipment. Transportation mode, timing, carrier reliability, shipment visibility, loading requirements, and available capacity can all affect how smoothly goods move between each point. Effective transportation in the supply chain helps businesses maintain inventory, support production schedules, meet delivery requirements, and respond when freight needs change.

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