Post by The Weather Company

In logistics, a delayed shipment can quickly turn into rising costs and frustrated customers. Weather-related delays cost the trucking industry $3.5 billion each year, according to the US National Science Foundation, and customers feel the impact too. Today, 91% of consumers actively track every shipment, according to Verte. When those delays hit without explanation, it triggers a flood of 'Where Is My Order?' inquiries. After two or three bad experiences, 65% of customers stop ordering from that retailer altogether, according to Procurement Tactics. The pattern is predictable. And that means it's preventable. Predictive weather APIs shift teams from reacting to disruptions to anticipating them. Teams are already using them to: - Reroute their freight 48 hours before a storm, reducing operating costs by 15–25%, and improving on-time delivery by 35%. - Alert customers before delays happen, cutting complaints by 50–70%, according to Deliberate Directions. Today's climate is volatile. The right data helps organizations turn weather into a competitive advantage. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/diz7n6Tp