FMC-expectations

How ocean carriers can meet FMC expectations and streamline accuracy.

May 26, 2022

STUDIES ARE SHOWING that federal regulators are now stepping up visibility standards for ocean carriers by ordering them to submit more comprehensive pricing and capacity data to assess carrier behavior and market trends. Therefore, as the FMC orders more comprehensive pricing and capacity data, it’s mandatory that businesses find new ways to accurately capture data and maintain visibility throughout the distribution process. Gaining real-time data access not only helps meet these new FMC requirements, but it allows businesses to efficiently adapt to customer demands and improve productivity. Here’s how major ocean carriers are currently working to meet FMC expectations and streamline the distribution process when it comes to accurate data capture:

  1. Real-time, accurate asset tracking - Innovative and automated data capture solutions can efficiently track capture data and maintain visibility to help ocean carriers meet FMC expectations. Improved asset tracking with faster read rates and expanded scan ranges maintains visibility throughout the distribution process. This ensures that regulations are met and makes for a smoother distributing process across your supply chain. Choose Heartland’s BARCODE AND RFID SOLUTIONS for optimized data collection and tracking.

  2. Simplify inventory control - Paper-based reporting leaves room for errors and complicated eventual audits as workers must spend time tracking and locating files. By adopting digitized management systems, carriers can manage inventory with the correct stock numbers and locating status. Implementing Heartland’s experienced WAREHOUSE MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS (WMS) helps you gain data visibility for your ocean carriers and integrate superior supply chain logistics into your distribution process. This helps meet the FMC expectations for data visibility and also improves service and reduces cost. Heartland’s experts help you maintain an effective distribution process that meets regulations and customer expectations with inventory transparency, enhanced scalability, and reduced risk.

  3. Accurate label and tag printing - When your stock is properly labeled with RFID tags, you get consistent, real-time visibility to meet FMC expectations. This is because reliable supplies and printers provide information on the location and status of your products. A distribution process that is equipped with a reliable printing solution ensures ocean carriers have more comprehensive pricing and capacity data. This meets FMC requirements and optimizes supply chain operations. Empower your ocean carriers with ensured performance with reliable printers like Heartland’s mobile and industrial printing solutions.

Ocean carriers need improved data visibility to meet FMC requirements and customer expectations. Contact us today to see how you can ensure comprehensive pricing and advanced data capacity.