Sector Dynamics

We begin with an in-depth classification and prioritization of key lanes. These include identifying “at-risk” lanes like production/event critical lanes, “hot routes,” high congestion lanes, or key customers. We look at market constraints like metro areas, out-of-way locations and demand patterns, and operational constraints like a productive length of haul, desirable back-haul opportunities, and loading times.
 
Post classification, we apply tailored sourcing strategies incorporating the lane characteristics, market, and operational constraints. These may include developing key supplier partnerships, managing carrier capacity, identifying complementary lanes, evaluating alternate modes, evaluating the type of equipment, implementing a mileage program, standardizing surcharges as well as competitive bidding.
 
And we also focus on optimizing your transportation network, warehouse locations, lane and origin level capacity, carriers per location, transit times, and equipment types.
 
Our logistics management services are supported by a powerful support infrastructure that includes hundreds of category SMEs; a database of millions of suppliers by country, mode, and equipment; and sophisticated analytical and optimization tools.