From a rise in manufacturing and sourcing costs to uptick in transportation fees, you’ll surely be feeling the pinch of increasing costs of doing business.
Transportation Troubles
One of the primary reasons behind this increase in prices is the rise in transportation costs. The cost of shipping has gone up due to a shortage of containers, skyrocketing fuel prices, and labor shortages.
Additionally, transportation delays have become more common, resulting in longer lead times for products to reach customers. This has made it challenging for businesses to maintain their delivery schedules and fulfill customer orders on time.
Moreover, the pandemic had caused delays and cancellations in air cargo services, which has further added to the transportation challenge. Businesses that rely on air cargo are still facing significant difficulties in transporting their products.
All these factors force businesses to charge more from customers, leading them to competitors while leaving next to nothing in terms of profit.
As a result, they try to control costs by laying people off or cutting marketing budgets, but these tactics are not always effective.
The good news is that there are solutions out there that can help you find quality products at better prices and navigate through your transportation challenges.
So, what’s the way out?
The Rising Cost of Products
Let’s face it; the rise in prices of products has been a bit like watching a balloon slowly inflate over the last few years. In fact, according to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, the Consumer Price Index (CPI) increased 6.2% over the 12 months ending in October 2021, which is the largest 12-month increase since November 1990. The situation isn’t different in the UK.
Transportation Troubles
One of the primary reasons behind this increase in prices is the rise in transportation costs. The cost of shipping has gone up due to a shortage of containers, skyrocketing fuel prices, and labor shortages.
Additionally, transportation delays have become more common, resulting in longer lead times for products to reach customers. This has made it challenging for businesses to maintain their delivery schedules and fulfill customer orders on time.
Moreover, the pandemic had caused delays and cancellations in air cargo services, which has further added to the transportation challenge. Businesses that rely on air cargo are still facing significant difficulties in transporting their products.
All these factors force businesses to charge more from customers, leading them to competitors while leaving next to nothing in terms of profit.
As a result, they try to control costs by laying people off or cutting marketing budgets, but these tactics are not always effective.
The good news is that there are solutions out there that can help you find quality products at better prices and navigate through your transportation challenges.
So, what’s the way out?