Services Provided
Shipping & Receiving Process Evaluation
We work with your existing shipping and receiving staff to understand the day to day tasks and procedures currently in place and make recommendations for improvements.
Existing Spend Analysis
We dig into every detail of your spend. From base rates, to fuel surcharges, to on-time shipments, and everything in between, our spend analysis will allow us to uncover where opportunities for savings may exist.
RFQ Development
Once we understand your existing environment and requirements, we develop comprehensive bid specifications and run the entire RFQ process.
Carrier Evaluations
Based on the vendor carrier bid responses, UM Shipping will analyse and evaluate each comapnies specific capabilities and pricing to best match up the appropriate vendor that can meet the needs of our clients. UM Shipping has relationships with some of the most recognizable logistics providers in the industry that can meet a variety of requiements.
Contract Negotiations
Based on our carrier evaluations, UM Shipping will select the recommended carriers and negotiate the specifics of the contracts with each one.
Software Evaluation & Deployment
There are many ways to help drive down shipping cost through the implementation of advanced logistics software applications. Software features include automatic rate comparisons, cost allocation, shipment auditing and detailed spend reporting funcionality. UM Shipping will determine the right solution for your organization when applicable.