Outsourcing Transportation
Management:
What’s in it for You
Outsourcing transporation management
Transportation is often one of the largest expenditures on the balance sheet. Consequently, proper
management of this expense is a top priority for most organizations and can lead to pointed questions
about outsourcing. “Will we be better off in terms of service and cost by outsourcing management to the
experts?” This is not to insinuate that the in-house transportation team is not proficient; it’s simply a matter of
evaluating non-core services.
Outsourcing transportation management involves hiring a third-party provider to manage some or all of a
company’s transportation operations, even the company’s own trucks and drivers. Tasks handed off include
carrier selection, shipment optimization, rate negotiation, scheduling, cost reduction strategies, consolidation,
final mile delivery, and other aspects of transportation and distribution
How do you work toward outsourcing?
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Assess your transportation needs: Determine the specific areas of your transportation operations
that you want to outsource and what outcomes you hope to achieve
02.
Research providers: Identify transportation management providers that specialize in your industry
and have a proven track record of success.
03.
Evaluate proposals: Request proposals from a shortlist of providers and evaluate their offerings
based on their experience, service offerings, pricing, and overall fit with your company’s needs.
04.
Negotiate contracts: Work with the chosen provider to negotiate the terms of the contract, including
the scope of services, pricing, and any performance guarantees.
05.
Implement and monitor: Work closely with the provider to implement the transportation management
solution and monitor its performance over time. Make adjustments as needed to ensure that you are
achieving the desired outcomes
What transportation and logistics management services can you outsource?
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Sync Supply has years of expertise in the logistics industry and transportation management, so we offer a wide span of services to serve your company’s needs.
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Carrier management
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Procurement
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Shipment planning
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Load building, tendering & dispatch
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Dock scheduling
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Track and trace & delivery schedule
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Freight bill audit and payment
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Consolidated invoicing, custom KPI dashboards and reporting
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Continuous improvement program
What do you gain by using a managed
transportation provider?
Cost savings
A managed transportation provider can often negotiate better rates with carriers and
pass those savings on to the customer
Improved visibility:
Real-time tracking and shipment visibility, allowing for better planning and
decision-making
Increased efficiency:
Managed transportation providers have the resources and technology to
streamline shipping processes, reducing the time and effort required for transportation management
Reduced risk
Mitigate shipping risks through their experience and expertise in navigating complex
regulations and potential shipping disruptions.