Logistics Bureau

APRIL 4, 2022

Whether your company is a big or small player in terms of shipping volumes, and regardless of your chosen transportation modes (road, rail, ocean, air), the health of your bottom line depends in no small part on the competitiveness of your freight prices. So how can you be sure you’re getting the best freight rates possible?

Benchmarking 68

Benchmarking Negotiating Skills Logistics Network Optimization Software Purchasing Skills 68

Intelligent Audit

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

Discovering billing mistakes through leveraged data from freight audits helps shippers identify cost-cutting opportunities through accurate invoicing and payment processing. Freight audit savings might arise from recouping costs due to overbilling, service guarantee failures, or simply using the wrong carrier for each load.

Waste Reduction 52

Waste Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies Analytics Software Resource Reduction 52

Supply Chain Collaborator

JULY 25, 2016

The recently implemented TMS-using transportation department works hard with the TMS tools to gain visibility into carrier rates, shipment planning, order tracking, tendering/carrier assignment and freight settlement. TMS SuperUsers use their solutions to drive comparisons not just of their current performance against their past performance.

Benchmarking 60

Benchmarking Data Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Software 60

Logistics Bureau

SEPTEMBER 3, 2017

And by comparison and with apparently so much to gain, why do some logistics service providers and their clients fail to team up effectively? Two freight forwarders might work together to achieve better geographical coverage by combing their two fleets and driver workforces. Business Priorities and Innovative Thinking.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 40

Logistics Network Optimization Software Logistics Manufacturing Procurement 3PL 40

Logistics Bureau

SEPTEMBER 3, 2017

And by comparison and with apparently so much to gain, why do some logistics service providers and their clients fail to team up effectively? Two freight forwarders might work together to achieve better geographical coverage by combing their two fleets and driver work-forces. Business Priorities and Innovative Thinking.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 40

Logistics Network Optimization Software Logistics Manufacturing Procurement 3PL 40

CH Robinson Transportfolio

APRIL 14, 2015

Even shippers who have more difficult freight requirements can improve acceptance rates and thrive during a tight flatbed market. Where do you stand in comparison to your planned budget, the previous year’s results, and the market at large? All freight is not created equal. Nor is every process. appeared first on Transportfolio.

Price Reduction 34

Price Reduction Optimal Sourcing Procurement Strategy 34

GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 30, 2015

We will also include a bonus portion of the post to include what is the outlook for the freight marketplace in 2016 and what to consider as you start to plan for better transportation management in 2016. . BONUS: Freight and Transportation Costs Must be Considered in Supply Chain Planning. Would you have done something differently?

Supply Chain Planning Software 120

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Planning Scenario Planning Supply Chain Strategy 120