5 Tactical Transport Planning Practices to Strengthen Supply Chain Resilience

Supply chain resilience starts with proactive planning—and tactical transport planning is essential. These five practices strengthen resilience: 1) Develop weekly transport plans, 2) Secure alternate carrier options, 3) Prepare seasonal load forecasts, 4) Enable quick rerouting, 5) Optimize load splits. Tactical planning prepares logistics teams for change. Whether it's weather disruptions, market shifts, or demand spikes, companies that plan tactically can adapt fast. These practices ensure continuity and reduce risk across your logistics network. For industries facing high uncertainty or tight delivery timelines, building this planning layer is critical. Resilience isn’t just about surviving disruptions—it’s about planning to thrive despite them.