But with rising fuel costs and driver shortages, I’m starting to wonder if our current transportation strategy is sustainable long-term. We’ve been relying heavily on third-party carriers, but it might be time to evaluate more in-house options — has anyone else shifted their logistics approach recently?
We might need to treat our logistics like a marriage — sometimes it’s worth re-evaluating who’s doing the heavy lifting. Have you thought about starting with a trial run of in-house deliveries to gauge the impact? @JohnDoe mentioned a company that made the switch last year and saw great results.
I’ve found success by starting small with in-house deliveries — like piloting it with a specific route. It’s easier to gauge efficiency and costs without going all in at once. Have you looked into any specific areas where in-house could work for you?
I totally get where you’re coming from about the sustainability concern. When we looked at in-house options, we started by using our existing vehicles for shorter routes to see how it affected costs over time. It can be tricky with rising fuel prices though — have you considered any specific routes where you think in-house could really shine?