Your supply chain is one of the most crucial aspects of your business. You might have an attractive website, efficient ordering procedures, and stellar customer service, but if your customers don't receive their orders on time, that will be

the memory that sticks with them. To find shipping providers that you can trust, avoid these common logistics mistakes. This guide is here to help.

1. Not Doing Your Research

A quick internet search will reveal the many companies eager to bring your packages from point A to point B. The way each company handles its shipments, who the suppliers are, locations of warehouses, and timeliness of deliveries

won't come to light so easily. If you scan through search results quickly, pick at random, or select the first one you see, you'll probably wind up with something unsatisfactory.

Use the gift of technology with the intent to research. Compare price estimates, capacities, user reviews, and locations. Understand each company you're considering, and make an educated decision. A little bit of research will save you

a lot of trouble, particularly if you find a company that holds its employees to high standards of quality and dedication.

2. Mishandling Money

Staying on budget is critical for most businesses, especially for small businesses that don't have a lot of overhead. If you're not careful with your logistics costs and processing fees, you might find that the company's coffers have drained

much more quickly than you'd like - or can afford.

If you want to keep your costs steady and avoid surprises, then don't estimate weight, quantity, taxes, or shipment size. Measure everything out, and research the taxes and fees that may apply at your destination. Guesswork can land

you in a world of trouble that you can easily avoid by being accurate. Don't forget to keep up with changing rates and requirements, too, so that your budget stays up to date.

3. Not Matching Your Business Goals

When someone orders from your company, they often expect that the delivery will match the values that you promote. If you advertise quality, dedication, and convenience, you don't want a logistics company that puts speed or low

prices above the quality of its services.

Think about what you promise your customers when they order from you, and look for shippers that promise those same values. You want your clients to have a cohesive and consistent experience from start to finish, and the way they

receive their orders will go a long way toward creating that for them.

4. Handling the Process Impersonally

Being a business owner comes with many responsibilities. While delegating tasks and problems is a healthy and efficient way to keep yourself and your company afloat, you don't want to let too many details pass by without your

knowledge. Ultimately, you'll be accountable for any problems with shipping or logistics that your customers face, so you can't assume all is well until proven otherwise.

The solution is simple. Make an effort to understand the supply chain from start to finish. Meet with the owners and operators personally if the opportunity arises. Get to know the people who have your prosperity in their hands - or at

least in the back of their trucks. Even a phone call to the head offices or a video chat with the owners may prove whether you can trust them to fulfill your orders.

If you're looking for a U.S.-based company built on values you can trust, look no further than JBS Logistics. We've built our company on integrity, hard work, and dedication. We want to demonstrate these qualities to you through

every order we fulfill. Get in touch today, and see how we can meet your shipping and storage needs.