As business grew, parts supplier Rotary Corp. struggled to maintain service levels while keeping logistics costs in check. A 3PL helped it rein in expenses and get its operations running smoothly again.

Companies should ready for a six-month disruption to global supply chains and prepare for changes in sourcing strategies moving forward as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, supply chain experts warn.

Keeping up with quickly fluctuating tariffs and trade policies requires good communication and the ability to act on short notice, according to speakers at the 2019 Northeast Cargo Symposium.