by Mike Rogers | Mar 31, 2016 | Blog, Freight Class, LTL Freight, Transportation Spend
Do you understand LTL “Blanket” pricing and how it’s used by 3PL’s? If you contract with a 3PL to manage your LTL freight, or are just considering the idea, it’s an important term to understand. The concept of “Blanket” pricing provides valuable insight into the...
by Mike Rogers | Mar 17, 2016 | Blog, Logistics Outsourcing, Transportation Spend
Working with a managed transportation services provider (3PL) is an excellent way for shippers to improve their logistics operation and reduce costs. Choosing the right partner is an important decision – but not an easy one. To help, here are 5 questions to ask...
by Mike Rogers | Mar 1, 2016 | Blog, Logistics Outsourcing, Transportation Spend
Managing logistics as a mid-sized shipper presents many unique challenges. On one hand the demands placed on your distribution operation are likely very complex – similar to a bigger company. Yet, your leverage when it comes to negotiating freight rates or having a...