SmartFreightWare provided URB a framework to renegotiate their carrier rates leveraging the shipping volumes across their three distribution centers.…
SmartSaver – Logistics Consulting & Software Unite! You Save.
For qualified shippers, SmartFreightWare offers SmartSaver, a unique partnership approach that combines both our TMS solution with a two or three-year logistics consulting service. During this period, recognized transportation savings are shared by the client and SmartFreightWare. Let me say that another way…
You pay nothing upfront. We help you save a truckload of cash and you split the savings with us.
Our ultimate goal is to equip you with the industry tools and know how so that at the end of the two or three-year relationship, you can manage your carrier network and contract negotiations directly.
In addition to the TMS functionality, SmartSaver includes:
- Carrier Negotiations and Contracts - The SmartFreightWare team of professionals has years of experience negotiating with carriers. We can negotiate on your behalf or consult with you on negotiating behind the scenes. Contracts and carrier relationships are directly between you and the carrier. You remain in full control of the relationship.
- Freight Bill Audit -Two-tier process comparing freight bills to the contracted rates and to the BOL.
- Continuous Business Process Analysis -Ensuring transportation process efficiency and cost optimization.
- There are no upfront costs – Fees are based on the recognized savings.
The Right Help. Right When You Need It.
Our staff has a combined 70+ years’ experience in the logistics and transportation industry. With our logistics consulting services, we focus on data, programs, and processes that drive measurable results. Our areas of logistics expertise include:
- Carrier negotiations
- Route, mode and planning optimization
- Benchmarking
- Service improvement
- Pool distribution analysis
- Base rate analysis (general rate increase impacts, switching carriers and base rates)
- Class rate versus pallet pricing analysis
- LTL versus hundred-weight and multi-weight pricing
- Network and distribution planning (analyzing opening, closing distribution centers or plants; shifting distribution patterns)
- Transportation contract analysis
- Accessorial and rules impacts on total costs
- Fuel surcharge analysis and strategies
- Controlling inbound shipping costs
- Using private fleets versus purchased transportation