Many businesses have a set of corporate values listed on their website or hung on a poster in their breakroom, but at AFS, we use them to guide everyday business decisions. We do this because we believe it’s creating value not only for our team but our clients as well. Here’s how:
Honesty
Honesty and transparency are the foundations of any relationship. Coincidentally, they’re also the foundations of a dynamic supply chain strategy. You need honest and transparent communication and supply chain tracking to make quick decisions that meet your customers’ needs quickly and without incident. We’re here to provide exactly that.
Flexibility
Plans change. You need a supply chain contingency that can change too. By selecting a supply chain partner that is ready for the unexpected, you’re giving your supply chain a leg up in responsiveness that can save you big. Feel free to take advantage of fleeting opportunities for saving or business growth. And when trouble comes around like finding out you’re over axel-weight, our lumping teams will be around to help you re-balance your load.
Dependability
The longer a truck driver spends loading, unloading, and awaiting clearance, the less time they can spend moving freight. Moving freight is what grows your business. We know this. We also know you need a supply chain partner that is available and ready to handle your freight when they say they are. That’s what we’re here to do. Our lumping and crossdocking teams are never overbooked so we can ensure you’re back on the road in no time.
Safety
Hiring lumpers to help load your truck alleviates your drivers’ responsibility. Their ability to rest and relax while we do the heavy lifting significantly decreases their chances of getting hurt. This keeps your supply chains running on time while keeping their long-term career intact, which is particularly important in a position like drivers that can be difficult to replace. And giving them this rest without the worry of impacting their ability to back on the road quick will keep them sharp for the next long haul.
Your team is your livelihood, and our team is our own. That’s why we emphasize safety measures with our own staff as well to keep serving you to the best of our ability. These precautions extend to your product as well, decreasing the likelihood of damage and replacement costs.
Fairness
By working with a 3PL partner that treats you fairly, you can feel rest assured you won’t need to spend time getting quotes every time a new situation unfolds. We’re here to help our customers and give them a square deal. You can depend on us to give you the same treatment we’d want ourselves without the asterisks and hidden fees lesser partnerships charge.
We are proud of our core values and the way the AFS team embodies them with every client interaction, but we’re even more proud to say that they have helped our customers grow their businesses through the years. Reach out to our team to learn more about how we can help make your supply chain more valuable.