3 tips to negotiate better transportation rates with carriers
Every year, shippers send out requests for proposals (RFPs) to find new carriers and re-engage incumbents who can deliver quality
The evolution of supply chain sustainability
Sustainability is more than just a buzzword – it has become vital to a business’s success. Government entities and consumers
Spot and Contract Freight: What’s the difference and why it matters
Classification systems make it possible to group and organize data, like freight rates, to compare with other data. In the
3 ways to optimize LTL and truckload strategies with rate analytics
Of all the variables in transportation, which ones do shippers evaluate most often? The answer is the mode, but not
How to monitor routing guide performance
Transportation costs flew off the guard rails in 2021. Truckload rates climbed as demand spiked amid a resurgent COVID pandemic,
Breaking data silos: 2-step strategy to optimize transportation
Data silos are a natural occurring phenomenon in business. They exist whenever departments use different systems and have unique reporting
How business expansion can affect your transportation budget
Expanding your product line or adding new customers are classic ways to grow your business. But that growth also creates
How General Mills incorporated freight mini-bids for a more agile supply chain
General Mills has adopted shorter contracts and freight mini bids to handle increased demand during the pandemic. In the past,
4 trigger events for transportation mini-bids
Transportation mini-bids have grown in popularity in recent years. With sophisticated data analytics, these continuous procurement strategies are easier to
Rise of the Mini-Bid: How transportation procurement is changing
Mini-bids have been around for decades, but transportation procurement teams have used them more and more in recent years. The
The diseconomies of scale in truckload freight
Procuring truckload capacity is unique compared to other commodities, which adds challenges to creating a successful transportation budget. With most
What are transportation mini-bids?
In the volatile truckload freight marketplace, transportation costs can change rapidly. And when the spot market surges, like we’ve seen