#carrier-relationships
(8 articles)Real-Time Data Needs Real-Time Action: Beyond Visibility
FreightWaves highlights a critical gap in modern supply chain operations: while real-time visibility has become standard practice, the ability to act decisively on that data remains a competitive diff
Why Enterprise Shippers Are Abandoning Annual Freight RFPs
The traditional annual freight request-for-proposal (RFP) model, long a cornerstone of enterprise procurement, is proving inadequate for today's volatile transportation market. Enterprise shippers are
Freight Audit & Payment: Controlling Costs Amid Supply Chain Chaos
Freight audit and payment (FAP) has emerged as a crucial operational tool for supply chain teams navigating persistent market volatility and capacity constraints. While headlines focus on port congest
Univar Solutions Wins Freight by Investing in Carrier Relationships
Univar Solutions hosted its annual Carrier Kickoff event in Chattanooga, bringing together 100 transportation providers and 200+ attendees to emphasize that **relationship-building, not just rate nego
Amazon Supply Chain Services: What It Means for Logistics
Amazon's expansion into supply chain services represents a structural shift in how logistics capacity and fulfillment are provisioned across North America. By offering its own logistics platform and s
Why Carrier Partnerships Matter More Than Spot Rates in Hazmat
Univar Solutions is deliberately building long-term carrier partnerships rather than chasing spot rates in the specialized liquid bulk hazmat market, a strategic shift that costs more upfront but deli
Burlington secures ocean contracts to manage elevated freight costs
Burlington Coat Factory is taking a strategic approach to rising ocean freight costs by securing favorable contracts and optimizing inbound and outbound shipment configurations. Chief Supply Chain Off
Shippers' Authority Engages High-Value Clients on Competitive Shipping
The Shippers' Authority has initiated a targeted engagement program with high-value shippers to address competitive pressures in the shipping market. This outreach reflects broader industry trends tow