Does your supply chain involve multiple fleets of trucks bringing supplies to different plant locations across the country? You will most likely be able to use an ERP software system to support your operations.

Even if you work mainly within one state, chances are your operations could potentially be made difficult with the arrival of unexpected snow. But even aside from that, roadways always offer other potential dangers.

So when significant changes are announced that might make highway travel through Indiana safer and more reliable, your company's ears should pick up. And according to news from the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT), this may be, in fact, happening, at least in one location.

The Indiana Department of Homeland Security has released a statement announcing that this state is increasing rotation of snow patrols to keep the roads clear. Some regions stand to have as much as six inches.

"INDOT has had crews pre-treating highways already today, and will begin plowing and treating interstates, U.S. highways and state routes as needed once snow begins," the release states. "A second shift of drivers will exchange at midnight, working until noon Saturday."

Meanwhile, Indiana is also reportedly planning on adding lanes to a stretch of highway in the Northwest area of the state. When that is done, there will reportedly be six lanes to travel on, which could both help reduce the impact of winter weather on travel and allow for your transport vehicles and trucks to move more easily year-round.

ERP manufacturing software can help you look at your transport and infrastructure in the context of other developments that could have an impact on your production.