Expedited shipping logistic solutions are becoming more ‘normal’ fixtures in a growing number of industries. For many, traditional freight delivery times aren’t cutting it anymore for their business and customer needs. In a global market that’s constantly responding and adapting to fluctuating supply and demand, there are a few major industries that have seen expedited shipping be a game changer for business.

Medical & Pharmaceutical 

You’re unlikely to find shipments that require more care, attention, and regulatory compliance than those within the pharmaceutical and medical industry. For this group, the speed feature of expedited shipping is not necessarily the biggest need – it’s the added level of security and accountability. 

This entire industry runs on the integrity of their products as they are involved in life-saving situations. Controlling temperature, light, and humidity is a major factor in ensuring that pharmaceutical and medical industry shipments are delivered safely. Companies in this sector are often in search of white glove levels of customer service that secures the supply chain and can provide the most current information at a moment’s notice.

Automotive 

Many of the biggest automakers have an estimated 80,000 new, unique part numbers introduced each year and an aftermarket inventory of millions of parts. With that many pieces and the ever-growing number of technology-based parts used in modern cars, the auto industry has adopted expedited shipping as an essential part of their operations.

Manufacturers and repair centers prefer to keep small inventories to lower their overheads. Also, with the expansion of parts being available for purchase online directly by consumers, suppliers are forced to compete with fast delivery expectations. 

Aerospace

Similar to the automotive industry, aerospace faces constant demands for new and innovative aircraft and parts that feeds an ever-growing parts inventory. This sector serves passenger traffic as well as being a vital logistics component in a global supply chain for moving goods.

Requirements for capacity, quality, and on-time delivery have turned expedited shipping into a relied upon method of transporting needed parts. If you can imagine, the failure of a single part to arrive on time, safely and securely, could shut down an entire assembly line and lead to major impacts on bottom-line deliverables and revenue. Reliable expedited shipping providers relieve that concern and keep everything moving smoothly.

Entertainment

Usually a less-often thought of industry that benefits greatly from expedited shipping is entertainment. Concerts, festivals, and large events being pulled off perfectly all rely on a vast array of equipment showing up and being assembled with order and efficiency.

From stages and lighting to sound systems and massive monitor set-ups, the entertainment industry thrives on expedited shipping. Same as with an assembly line, if a sound mixing board or lighting panel short circuits or breaks, getting a new one in place in the shortest time possible is essential to keeping the show going.

Seasonal

Holidays and specific times of year – like swimsuits in summer and back to school in fall – require stores to keep extra inventory on hand. Incorporating expedited shipping into logistics planning means that businesses won’t run out of stock when customers are buying the most.

Also, because these events are marked by a shorter window of time, businesses can’t afford to lose days on a shipment when there may only be days left. Speed and dependability will keep products on the shelves during crucial moments of consumer interest.

If your business is in need of getting a shipment to its destination as safely as possible, Pride Logistics will make it happen. Get in touch with our team of expedited shipping experts and experience the Pride Logistics difference!