Posts Tagged “logistics”
Volume LTL pricing for a logistics happily ever after
Authored by SMC³ on June 19, 2019
As the leaders in LTL rating, SMC³ is the provider of choice for LTL freight APIs and analytical transportation tools. To fit the various needs of its customer base, SMC³ offers both a Volume LTL API and a standalone Volume LTL Rater. Shippers and 3PLs utilize SMC³’s best-in-class rating solutions to optimize their transportation spend, saving time and money on their LTL shipments throughout North America.
Here’s what you’ll gain at the latest SMC³ supply chain conference
Authored by SMC³ on May 23, 2019
Held at The Broadmoor from June 24-26, 2019, Connections is one-of-a-kind premier networking and supply chain conference that blends informative panels and keynotes with ample time to network, make new contacts, sip whiskey and interact with wolves.
7 reasons to attend Connections 2019
Authored by SMC³ on April 10, 2019
High-powered networking, cutting-edge insights and top-tier presenters are just some of the top reasons supply chain stakeholders will attend Connections 2019. The three-day supply chain event, held in Colorado Springs from June 24- 26, provides the ideal forum for discovering new ideas and learning how to respond to rapidly changing industry trends.
Why did trucking capacity shrink after the ELD mandate?
Authored by SMC³ on March 20, 2019
In 2015, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration put forward a supply chain safety measure meant to regulate the amount of time a truck driver stays on the road. The FMCSA regulation, which was put into force two years later, forced truckload and LTL carriers through some growing pains, but the resultant dip in available capacity turned out to be temporary. Supply chain stakeholders can ensure they always have needed capacity by automating their transportation procurement process.
Automated transportation procurement = win-win for carriers and shippers
Authored by SMC³ on March 13, 2019
Bid$ense helps customers automate transportation purchasing within their overall procurement process, a crucial step when looking for a competitive edge in the fast-paced supply chain arena. The automated procurement solution, which provides immediate access to more than 500 carriers, leads to quicker RFP turnarounds, standardizing carrier responses to shipper inquiries and streamlining the entire process.
