Editor’s Pick: A Guide to Managed Transportation Services

Note: Today’s post is part of our “Editor’s Pick” series where we highlight posts published by our sponsors that provide practical knowledge and advice on timely and important supply chain and logistics topics. This recent post from Uber Freight’s blog provides a guide to managed transportation services, including its core components, how to implement managed transportation in your business, and the benefits of managed transportation.

In today’s rapidly evolving logistics industry, effective transportation management plays a pivotal role in optimizing supply chain operations. Managed transportation services are a strategic solution, helping shippers alleviate the complexities of moving goods from one point to another with efficiency. 

Managed transportation services are a comprehensive outsourcing solution wherein businesses entrust the planning, execution, and optimization of their transportation activities to a specialized third-party service provider. A multifaceted engagement that encompasses various services to streamline the transportation of goods, a managed transportation partnership removes the burden of transportation management from the shipper. Instead, an experienced, field-proven partner handles all aspects of transportation management. 

In the current landscape, where supply chains are becoming increasingly complex, managed transportation services can transform logistics operations. 

Understanding managed transportation services

At its core, a managed transportation service partnership entails the strategic outsourcing of transportation functions to expert service providers for optimized planning, execution, and control. These freight management services include carrier selection and negotiation, transportation procurement, route planning, load optimization, and more.

This strategic partnership extends beyond overseeing basic freight movement and encompasses a spectrum of activities designed to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and ensure timely delivery. 

Read More at Uber Freight’s Blog