Tips for Securing a Solid Core Carrier Program
Core carrier programs have been around for years and are the most generally accepted of all transportation best practices, and for good reason. They are easy to implement and provide an immediate payback. Even in the age of online bidding and excess carrier capacity, a strong core carrier program continues to prove itself at companies both small and large. To ensure high-quality performance from your core carrier program, here are some helpful guidelines.
Solid core carrier programs focus on having just the right number of carriers to adequately leverage freight spend, ease administrative requirements, and maintain effective carrier relations with consideration to communication and performance measurement.
Other features of a solid core carrier program include:
- A blend of national, regional, specialty, and niche carriers to ensure adequate coverage and to make use of the relative strengths of each of the various carrier operating models.
- Enough carriers to ensure capacity availability throughout the required service area.
- A variety of carriers that can provide the mix of assets required to meet service expectations.
- At a minimum, a primary and several backup carriers available for each shipping lane.
Talk with core carriers. Find out how they can help you achieve your most important goals, and challenge them to work to overcome constraints. By considering each of these features when selecting or evaluating a core carrier, you can establish a solid core carrier program and make it a critical, strong link in your supply chain.
Note: Look for more tips and trends on core carrier relationship best practices in the coming months.
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