As we close in on the three-year mark since the pandemic began in earnest, we have begun to see the long-awaited shift from survival mode and putting out the latest fire to execution of key initiatives to mitigate future risk. Alongside risk mitigation, we have begun to see a number of clients take the overall […]
Many companies may lose sight of the entire order lifecycle as visibility to inbound shipments takes backstage to outbound shipping operations. Gaining visibility to inbound supplier shipments enables improvement in planning and scheduling and can positively improve profitability through lower freight expense. Companies that focus on inbound freight management enable the total cost-to-serve analytics that […]
We recently completed a parcel audit for a client and what we found lies at the heart of the carrier rate audit discussion. Transportation Management Systems (TMS) enables a shipper to view all their carrier rating options on one screen by enabling the loading of the carrier pricing schedule directly into the TMS. This creates […]
As a Supply Chain Coach, we are often asked by MercuryGate TMS direct customers to support TMS initiatives within the MercuryGate TMS. The initiatives may range from direct onboarding support or actual improvements in their current TMS state. The customers span across direct shippers to LSPs (Logistic Service Providers) and 3PLs. As a result, we […]
Trucks get your product to market and help you transport your goods all over the country or even the continent. Yet, how much time do you spend thinking about truckload lead times? If you’re not considering this important factor, you could be losing out on chances to make your shipping more efficient. Why You Should […]
Shipper enhancement for a new truckload market is more important than ever before, and every company needs a supply chain carrier sourcing strategy as the costs of freight to continue to rise. Driver shortages, higher driver pay, higher demand for trucks and stiff competition from larger shippers all contribute to risings costs. With the electronic […]
Speak to a Representative