How Weather Affects the Customers of ADS Logistics
Posted on Tue, Apr 13, 2010 @ 09:49 AM
Weather is an integral part of our lives, whether we want to admit it or not (pun intended!). In fact, the model for every production, agriculture, and manufacturing business all take into account some element of weather. With 4 distinct seasons in North America, planners often take into account the seasons whether they are planning road construction, food processing, and in the case of Roll and Hold (the warehousing department of ADS Logistics)- steel processing logistics. In the latter field, precision and planning are key elements as the types of products that are handled can be affected by the varying types of weather. The recent winter storms in the Northeastern US shows the effect weather can have on everyday life.
The diverse locations of Roll and Hold Facilities often have to deal with varying weather conditions that affects transportation logistics. For example, Shreveport will probably be dealing more with tropical storms and hurricane conditions, while locations like Portage and Indy can be affected by tornados. Pickering is usually hammered with relentless winter storms and lake effect snow.
At Roll and Hold, recognition of the way weather affects the products we handle has led to the creation of SOP’s for winter receiving. In addition, the unique nature of each location and the varying weather patterns we face often influences the way we deal with our customers and the procedures we put in place. During winter months, our operations are altered to cater for inevitable delays due to snow. In addition, our customers usually place their orders a bit longer in advance and allow extra time due to weather delays.
Weather has always had an effect on mankind and that is not going to change. The recent earthquakes in Haiti and Chile and the continuous rumblings along the San Andreas Fault mean that we must pattern our lifestyle and business practices to the climate we live in.
Article submitted by Sean Bobb- Roll & Hold Customer Satisfaction Representative.
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