It is important to consider all the benefits of finding a transportation consultant that offers good solutions for your business. In part 2 of our series, we will examine the remainder of the key ingredients in what makes a good Transportation consultant.
1. Rate reductions are becoming very difficult to get. Knowing about systems that can increase and support efficiency in transportation is a major role of a transportation consultant. Systems can include everything from minimizing clerical work to improving consolidation, packing of containers, optimizing load size and routing.
2. Many people unwittingly paid in excess in 15% on fuel costs and surcharges because they did not know how to construct good fuel surcharge language in their contracts. Railroads were able to make significant profits off fuel surcharges. Shippers did not know their costs. A good transportation consultant knows how to construct fuel surcharges that can save you money.
3. There are many ways transportation consultants can find ways to save money. For example Proctor and Gamble said a product, AutoVLB from Transportation Warehouse Optimization saved them 7%. This is just one of many transportation solutions good transportation consultants can offer. Understanding the big picture is essential. In many cases the bigger loads can equal bigger savings. By optimizing container loading and pallet building, a shipper can put more on a truck and realize significant savings. Good transporation consultants can show shippers how and when to do this.
4. Think back to our discussion on finding someone who views the long-term relationship. That specifically deals with transportation consultants who are after a quick buck and say they will work for contingency fees. That is short-term thinking and it may save you money on a one-time basis, but will hurt you on the long term. That transportation consultant will no doubt get a great check, but you will eventually not be satisfied and it does not foster a long-term relationship. Short cuts may be taken but they are not anything you would consider for the long haul.
5. Finding a good transportation consultant can only be a benefit for you. They understand your problems and your industry. They can help you save the money and produce a superior ROI.
Thomas Moore and his associates have worked with the best of the best. Procter & Gamble, and other top 50 Fortune 500 companies are among their client list. More importantly, P & G is a long-term client (Since 1992). They have saved them millions of dollars with transportation consulting solutions. Taking a long-term view, they understand the industry, the market place and like good consultants do, keep the client as the top priority. Contact them at www.transporationoptimization.com for your free consultation today. Also TEST YOUR SKILLS and see how well you manage your costs. Load a truck and see how efficient you are. - 16492
1. Rate reductions are becoming very difficult to get. Knowing about systems that can increase and support efficiency in transportation is a major role of a transportation consultant. Systems can include everything from minimizing clerical work to improving consolidation, packing of containers, optimizing load size and routing.
2. Many people unwittingly paid in excess in 15% on fuel costs and surcharges because they did not know how to construct good fuel surcharge language in their contracts. Railroads were able to make significant profits off fuel surcharges. Shippers did not know their costs. A good transportation consultant knows how to construct fuel surcharges that can save you money.
3. There are many ways transportation consultants can find ways to save money. For example Proctor and Gamble said a product, AutoVLB from Transportation Warehouse Optimization saved them 7%. This is just one of many transportation solutions good transportation consultants can offer. Understanding the big picture is essential. In many cases the bigger loads can equal bigger savings. By optimizing container loading and pallet building, a shipper can put more on a truck and realize significant savings. Good transporation consultants can show shippers how and when to do this.
4. Think back to our discussion on finding someone who views the long-term relationship. That specifically deals with transportation consultants who are after a quick buck and say they will work for contingency fees. That is short-term thinking and it may save you money on a one-time basis, but will hurt you on the long term. That transportation consultant will no doubt get a great check, but you will eventually not be satisfied and it does not foster a long-term relationship. Short cuts may be taken but they are not anything you would consider for the long haul.
5. Finding a good transportation consultant can only be a benefit for you. They understand your problems and your industry. They can help you save the money and produce a superior ROI.
Thomas Moore and his associates have worked with the best of the best. Procter & Gamble, and other top 50 Fortune 500 companies are among their client list. More importantly, P & G is a long-term client (Since 1992). They have saved them millions of dollars with transportation consulting solutions. Taking a long-term view, they understand the industry, the market place and like good consultants do, keep the client as the top priority. Contact them at www.transporationoptimization.com for your free consultation today. Also TEST YOUR SKILLS and see how well you manage your costs. Load a truck and see how efficient you are. - 16492
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Thomas Moore and his Associates at Transportation & Warehouse Optimization are premier Transportation Consultants.Working with respected companies like P&G and BP they offer Transportation Consulting solutions that save you money.
