Archive for the “LTL” Category
SMC³ supply chain education hybrid online education course to examine carrier pricing and costing, LTL RFP best practices
Authored by SMC³ on April 6, 2021
Ryan Poynter, senior vice president of LTL carrier relations and pricing at GlobalTranz, will be giving his expert insight into LTL RFP best practices during a special hybrid class from SMC³’s online education program – LTL203: LTL Carrier Pricing and Costing, beginning April 15. Poynter recently took some time to address the current state of the supply chain after a volatile 2020, and some insights into the importance of having an organized, well-prepared freight transportation RFP.
How LTL Online Education Can Navigate Post-Pandemic Success
Authored by SMC³ on March 18, 2021
Finding the right supply chain education program that fits your needs during a pandemic remains easier said than done. Fortunately, SMC³’s supply chain education courses cover a wide range of topics. Industry experts will further explore these topics during the exclusive supply chain course, “LTL203: Carrier Pricing and Costing.”
Behind the scenes at SMC³ with Justin Springer
Authored by SMC³ on February 23, 2021
SMC³’s Justin Springer is constantly in discussion with customers regarding SMC³’s offerings and how these products can help optimize their freight transportation spend. Springer knowledgably steers these customers to solutions that deliver unrivaled shipment visibility, transit-time information and freight rating power. Get to know more about Justin and his role at SMC³ in this behind the scenes interview.
Accurate and Reliable Base Rates are a Cornerstone to LTL Transportation
Authored by SMC³ on February 18, 2021
Neutral base rates that are accurate and dependable will provide shippers, carriers and other supply chain stakeholders the confidence that their LTL transportation strategies are backed by extensive data analysis and business intelligence resulting in a true win-win for all parties involved.
Happy Holidays from SMC³
Authored by SMC³ on December 22, 2020
This holiday season, SMC³ is empowering shippers, carriers, 3PLs and other supply chain stakeholders with the gift of logistics and supply chain optimization.
LTL Digitization: Make the Most of Existing Technologies
Authored by SMC³ on December 2, 2020
Communication is a crucial underpinning to any supply chain, but all companies must speak the same language throughout the shipment lifecycle. Whether companies are using EDI or API protocols, when they need to connect but have disparate messaging systems, a technology provider has to transform the available data into a uniform, consumable format. This can be a complex and complicated process requiring technical expertise and experience.