ITF Group, a leading third-party logistics (3PL) provider, is collaborating with food distributors to minimize the impact of potential tariff disruptions. By enhancing operational efficiency, reducing costs, and improving shipment accuracy, ITF Group’s proactive strategies are becoming key components in effective supply chain risk management.

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“Maintaining strong business partnerships during uncertain times is crucial,” said Sam Burkhan, CEO of ITF Group. “Our advanced real-time systems, expert team, and customized logistics solutions help food and beverage distributors tackle challenges such as order inaccuracies, limited inventory visibility, and delivery inefficiencies. Beyond addressing immediate issues, we anticipate future concerns like potential tariffs to provide lasting support.”

Gartner’s Senior Research Director, Brian Whitlock, emphasizes that supply chain leaders should remain agile and invest in long-term strategies to navigate tariff impacts. “Long-term winners will reinvent business strategies, develop new capabilities, and make material investments to gain a competitive edge,” Whitlock noted.

ITF Group offers expansive warehouse space, advanced technology for real-time inventory tracking, and a dedicated customer service team. Their precise inventory management includes item scanning and location-specific tracking, ensuring seamless visibility into stock levels and outgoing orders.

One notable client, a food and beverage distributor specializing in shelf-stable products, achieved significant results with ITF Group: a 15% boost in inventory accuracy, an 8.6% improvement in shipment accuracy, a 13% reduction in less-than-truckload (LTL) shipping costs, and a 15.6% cut in inventory expenses. The distributor now delivers meals to correctional facilities nationwide with shipment accuracy at 99.92% and inventory accuracy at 99.85%.

“Each improvement helps our clients run more efficient operations, providing resilience during inevitable disruptions,” Burkhan added. “Our mission is to empower businesses with predictive inventory management, actionable insights, and scalable systems that support growth, even amidst market fluctuations.”