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10 Critical Components for Your Freight RFP Checklist

GlobalTranz

The past two years of volatility have many logistics leaders evolving from an annual Request for Proposal or freight (RFP) event to quarterly or more frequently to accommodate the changing supply chain landscape. 10 Freight RFP Components for Success. Use data to drive the RFP. Be clear about the goal of the RFP.

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Supply Chain Digitization Gains Favor as Disruptions Continue

Logistics Viewpoints

Shippers, despite all obstacles, are expected to reduce freight spending, drive efficiency, and improve customer service every year with incremental improvements year-over-year. Due to this awareness, freight sourcing is receiving increased interest from shippers. Ease of use is also essential.

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A Guide to Carrier Network Optimization for Parcel, LTL, and Truckload Freight

Intelligent Audit

With the 2021 peak season, RFP and modern supply chain management remains essential today in the shipping and transportation market. The high priority focus on RFPs and carrier network optimization will continue to impact services and shipping protocols well into 2022 and beyond. Data-Backed RFPs.

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Top 15 Considerations for Selecting 4PL Logistics Partners

SCMDOJO

The 3PL provider typically focuses on: Cross-docking Freight forwarding Integrating operations Inventory management Package Services Transportation services Warehousing. Avoid An RFP. An RFP restricts you to mostly functional costs. Payment History. You should check how consistently they make payments.

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When The Chickens Come Home To Roost

Supply Chain Shaman

Hazardous freight is the most likely to get “rolled” at the dock. On the one hand, we should celebrate the fact that the aggregate industry moved 38% more freight in 2021 when compared to 2019. Lane RFPs focused on cost reduction, but few asked if they had a feasible plan. Sitting waiting for a confirmed booking.)

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Analytics in Transportation: Why Analyzing and Applying Data Drives Effective Supply Chain Decisions

Intelligent Audit

Data can be found everywhere, from data points relating to capacity and orders to delivery specs and payment histories. It all helps improve payments and ROI within the supply chain. Analytics Help Shippers Predict Future Rates and Better Plan RFP Processes. Data represents a powerful tool in this digital age.

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A Freight Audit and Payment Guide: Challenges, Tips & Benefits

Intelligent Audit

In the supply chain industry, the freight audit process can provide a competitive advantage for invoicing and cutting back costs. As reported by Supply & Demand Chain Executive , “As the shipping industry becomes more complex, so too does freight payment. What Is Freight Audit and Payment.