by Mike Rogers | Apr 14, 2016 | Blog, Freight Class, LTL Freight, Transportation Spend
In our last post we discussed the problems shippers face when they rely on 3PLs that settle for blanket pricing from their carriers. You can read that post here. In this article we’ll provide you with specific steps you can take when negotiating with 3PLs to ensure...
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...
by Mike Rogers | Jul 17, 2015 | Blog, Logistics Outsourcing, LTL Freight, News, Transportation Spend, Uncategorized
When you are running a small to medium-sized business and regularly ship small packages and parcels, you face certain challenges that your larger competitors do not have to overcome. Companies that ship thousands of small packages a week often get lower rates and...
by Mike Rogers | Jul 8, 2015 | Blog, Logistics Outsourcing, Transportation Spend, Uncategorized
The previous decade has seen many companies, mainly those handling manufacturing operations, change how sourcing of direct materials is executed – from an administrative function to a somewhat strategic procurement approach that has seen the creation of a new...
