Category: Best Practices and Benchmarks

Mini-bids have been around for decades, but transportation procurement teams have used them more and more in recent years. The

Procuring truckload capacity is unique compared to other commodities, which adds challenges to creating a successful transportation budget. With most

In the volatile truckload freight marketplace, transportation costs can change rapidly. And when the spot market surges, like we’ve seen

The spike in truckload shipping costs in 2020 brought extra attention to transportation budgets and operations. Given all the uncertainties

What’s the best way to repair a broken routing guide? In these days of COVID-19, the question comes up with

As another tumultuous year looms, supply chain and logistics teams are seeking ways to build robust transportation budgets that better

Supply chains faced unprecedented disruptions in 2020, but the pandemic provided fresh perspectives for 2021. During a monthly roundtable meeting,

Imagine you’re leaving for vacation a month from now, but your bags have to be packed today. You likely aren’t

Transportation is a major expense, so how can shippers be sure that their dollars are being spent most effectively? Procurement