Freight RFP Consulting
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 structure
- Track results and restart assessment (continuous cycle)
DG&A 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
- Data gathering and cleansing
- Carrier selection
- Bid preparation
- Bid analysis
- 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 “cradle to grave” assistance to ensure a quick and effective implementation
- Our proven track record ensures cost savings and upgraded quality of transportation vendors
