Archive for the “LTL” Category
What is LTL shipping and why is it important to corporate America?
Posted by SMC³ staff on June 12, 2018
LTL shipping is the single most complicated transportation option out there today, but it plays a pivotal role in the smooth operation of the supply chain. Companies that play the game well by aligning with the right carrier and technology partners know that LTL shipping is an extremely valuable transportation option. SMC³ has demonstrated time and again its ability to helps members of the supply chain optimize their LTL decisions.
RFP Best Practice: Automate the LTL Bidding Process
Posted by SMC³ staff on June 4, 2018
Solutions that simplify the LTL RFP process by automating, facilitating and managing bidding between carriers and shippers are invaluable in this complex environment. SMC³’s Bid$ense® can simplify and expedite the time consuming bid process by automating the entire event.
LTL’s growing role in reverse logistics and e-commerce returns
Posted by SMC³ staff on May 30, 2018
FedEx Supply Chain’s Ryan Kelly recently spoke with SMC³ about the reverse logistics supply chain and how less-than-truckload carriers are trying to capitalize on the growing trend. Industry expert, Brad Parrish of FedEx Supply Chain, will discuss the topic in more detail during Connections 2018 in June.
The density-based freight costing model
Posted by Bill Shults on May 14, 2018
The freight costing model solution Cost Intelligence System gives carriers the keys to achieve their goals, but with the use of dimensioners and the introduction of volumetric data into the carrier’s system, this tool can provide even more benefits to each user. Unlike optimization and cost-averaging systems, the SMC³ solution shows carriers their true costs – not an estimate.
SMC³’s LTL transportation software fuels the industry
Posted by SMC³ staff on May 2, 2018
Propelled by e-commerce shipments, less than truckload transportation is booming. Customers turn to SMC³ for unrivaled LTL transportation software solutions like RateWare XL and CarrierConnect XL, which provide the fuel for their transportation management systems.
