How a bottleneck disrupts supply chain flow

A bottleneck is a hiccup in the regular transportation flow. Some regions of the country experience more delays than others due to congestion, which is a recurring and expensive problem for the transportation and logistics sectors. Businesses may make educated judgments regarding their transportation network by keeping an eye out for bottlenecks and other places of hardship. Missed deliveries and other operational problems can result from supply chain disruptions, but visibility and real-time data can assist drivers locate alternate routes to make sure cargoes are delivered when bottlenecks and related problems occur.

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