Freight transportation services can represent up to ten percent of a manufacturer or retailer’s overall expense. Strategic sourcing is one component of supply chain management that our company has particular expertise in. The steps in our strategic sourcing process are:
- Assessment of your company’s current spend (what is bought where?)
- Determination of the supply market (who offers what?)
- Total cost analysis (how much does it cost to provide those goods or services?)
- Identification of suitable suppliers
- Development of a sourcing strategy (where to buy what considering the demand and supply situation, while minimizing risk and costs)
- Negotiation with suppliers (products, service levels, prices, geographical coverage, etc.)
- Implementation of new supply structures
- Track results and restart assessment (continuous cycle)
ATM applies strategic sourcing processes to ensure a methodical and disciplined approach to procuring Freight Transportation services. Our consulting services guide you through the process of:
- Setting objectives
- Carrier selection
- Rate negotiations
- Contract preparation
- Implementation.
Benefits to our customers:
- Our experienced transportation executives can guide you through the process in a worry-free manner.
- We have extensive knowledge of rates and rate negotiation strategies that allow us to expedite the selection process.
- You receive unlimited assistance to ensure a quick and effective implementation.
- Our proven track record ensures cost savings and upgraded quality of transportation vendors.
We have an entire department that exists solely to ensure the carriers we select to haul your freight are insured and compliant with federal regulations, mitigating your risk as much as possible. Before a carrier is cleared for take-off, their records are examined, their reputation is checked online, and their insurance is confirmed. We have the resources and expertise to prevent your freight from falling into the hands of a non-compliant carrier. Why take a huge risk when you don’t have to?
Each year, we’re ranked as a top provider by carriers because of our ethical business and quick payment practices. Over time, our reputation with carriers and logistics providers has given our customers the ability to leverage our brand and our influence to enjoy some of the best service and pricing in the industry. The relationships we forge with our carriers are a huge advantage to partnering with ATM, as our brand carries weight in our industry.
You can trust the team at ATM to perform a comprehensive audit of your freight transportation program. We identify, quantify and rank a list of cost saving opportunities based on impact, time to complete and other variables. As part of the audit we will:
- Examine all transportation processes
- Investigate loading, pallet configurations and cube utilization
- Look at technology used, data quality and KPI management
- Review current linehaul and delivery processes
As a part of our transportation management consulting process, our research includes face to face interviews with your key transportation and supply chain management personnel; administration of a transportation strategy, site visits to plants and distribution centres and a careful review of your company’s shipping data. We can also work closely with you to ensure an effective implementation.
- Identification of wasteful and inefficient processes
- Recommendations on Best Practices
- Identification of opportunities to make more effective use of technology
- Cost saving and service enhancing strategies
If you’re interested in our transportation management consulting services, please contact us.