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6 Truckload freight spend optimization best practices

FreightWaves SONAR

Knowing the following key tactics and using the proper tools will help sustain long-term savings. Track truckload freight accessorial costs As reported by Inbound Logistics , “Carriers price accessorials, such as liftgate or non-commercial delivery, at a premium. Choose the right carrier based on landed freight spend.

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From the industry: A global freight audit and payment solution

Automotive Logistics

Even those firms that use an external company to perform freight audit and payment processes tend to partner only with regional service providers. These can sometimes struggle with a worldwide consolidated audit and payment process. Drill-down analysis. ” – Dave Maddox, nVision Global.

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What is Transportation Management Workflow and How Does It Work

Blue Grace Logistics

The TMS used should be capable of handling various aspects of transport management including needs assessment, effective analysis, integration and management in addition to providing you visibility on inbound products, receiving, storing and distribution. A well designed and effective TMS is of paramount importance in: Reducing freight costs.

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Outbound TMS: The search for a system that can’t be beat

Automotive Logistics

Georges Bory, managing director and founder at operational analytics solutions outfit ActiveViam, believes that an outbound TMS is now a “must-have” tool for third party logistics providers overseeing outbound supply chains, largely because of their role in managing key administrative and work processes. In-house versus external.