MANAGED TRANSPORTATION

Outsourcing managed transportation offers significant advantages for shippers aiming to refine their processes and operations. Translogistics, functioning as both a third-party logistics provider (3PL) and a logistics solutions provider (LSP), plays a pivotal role in facilitating these benefits. By leveraging the expertise and resources of Translogistics, shippers gain access to improved freight capacity, enhanced supply chain visibility, reduced costs, and better utilization of resources.

One key advantage is the improved access to capacity, as Translogistics assists in securing the necessary freight capacity across various equipment types at competitive rates. Additionally, better visibility into supply chain processes enables optimization and fosters a superior customer experience. Moreover, Translogistics' services contribute to reduced costs through increased efficiency, economies of scale, and network optimization, while also supporting financial processes like freight audit and payment. Furthermore, by outsourcing non-core processes to Translogistics, shippers can allocate resources more efficiently, leading to enhanced key performance indicators and streamlined operations, including improved communication and operational control facilitated by Translogistics' role as a central hub between shippers and carriers.

Strategic planning is pivotal for successful outsourcing of managed logistics. To ensure optimal implementation of this service, companies should follow these key steps:

Firstly, it's crucial to pinpoint specific needs by understanding each shipper's unique requirements. This involves assessing factors such as freight volumes, shipment frequencies, company size, budget, and growth plans. 

Discussing these needs with the chosen third-party logistics provider (3PL) or logistics solutions provider (LSP) ensures tailored services that address specific challenges effectively.

Secondly, harnessing the power of data is essential for informed decision-making and efficient operations. By collecting and analyzing data, companies gain valuable insights that support optimization efforts. Implementing a Transportation Management System (TMS) facilitates data aggregation from various sources, enabling real-time analysis and better decision-making. Understanding the workings of the 3PL or LSP, including service fees and other operational factors, ensures transparency and alignment with the company's goals. Additionally, determining how outsourcing will impact internal tasks and resources aids in smooth transitions and enables resource allocation to other areas efficiently.

Why choose us? We boast partnerships with reputable public companies in this domain, with a legacy dating back to our establishment in 1994. If you are trying to partner with a managed transportation specialist here is how to make the best choice:

Define Specific Business Needs: Identify targeted requirements, such as freight volume and growth plans.

Compare Offerings: Evaluate managed transportation companies by scrutinizing their services and assessing associated benefits relative to the current problematic program.

Refine Options: Narrow down the list of managed transportation providers to shipping companies whose services align with current and future business needs, especially regarding scalability.

Verify Credentials: Vet prospective companies based on references and industry experience. TLI for example is a TIA licensed freight broker, and Translogistics is also Smartway Certified by the Environmental Protection Agency which provides ample credibility that we are not a fly-by-night freight broker.

Opt for Value: Select the managed transportation provider that offers the most value across all these criteria and offers you the actual scope of services you need: TMS to ERP integration, freight claim support, freight invoice audit, transportation RFP management, and supply chain analytics.

Outsourcing managed transportation and adopting a transportation management system (TMS) can each yield advantages for a manufacturing company. A TMS provides technological solutions that optimize processes, centralize data for business insights, and enhance the functionality of transportation networks. When used in conjunction, these two solutions offer even greater benefits. Managed transportation providers leveraging a TMS excel in efficiently consolidating freight, resourceful planning, optimizing cash flow, and enhancing key performance indicators (KPIs) such as cost and speed per shipment.