Like many large third-party logistics providers for shippers and carriers, Integrated Logistics 2000 (IL2000) found itself at a crossroads managing its bid process. IL2000 selected SMC³ Bid$ense® to improve its bidding process.

SMC³’s Emily Phillippi, data analyst, recently sat down to chat about her role, the importance of building strong relationships with customers and how she has helped customers overcome challenges. Get to know more about Emily in this behind-the-scenes interview.

Manufacturers, retailers and wholesalers, across industries, are finding their shipping needs have evolved to include new volume, new locations and new risk management solutions. As a result, many are opening up their RFP process to new prospective carrier partners as they look for better ideas and better prices to carry them forward into the post-pandemic world.