LTL (Less-Than-Truckload)

Companies constantly face the challenge of effectively managing LTL (less-than-truckload) shipments. Relying on manual transportation processes with LTL carriers increases supply chain risk, regulatory risk and the likelihood of shipment delays. Many companies struggle to access real-time carrier pricing and share timely information and documentation with carriers. Enhanced collaboration with LTL carriers lowers transportation costs, improves carrier performance and reduces supply chain risks.


Organizations often fail to effectively communicate with LTL carriers. Relying on manual communication processes and spreadsheets increases supply chain risk during LTL rating, quoting and shipment execution. Without timely information from LTL carriers, companies cannot respond cost-effectively to meet customer expectations. Delivering small package and less-than-truckload freight to the right place at the right time requires accurate and timely information on the front end.


Customers are less tolerant of delays and now expect on-time and in full orders within shorter timeframes. As a result, there are higher expectations for timely shipments and supply chain performance. Total LTL pricing visibility and execution is imperative to make cost-effective LTL decisions.


BENEFITS

  • Achieve transportation savings through enhanced carrier selection

  • Increase on-time deliveries

  • Improve efficiency by eliminating error-prone manual processes

  • Ensure an effective process across shipment dispatch, status and documentation

  • Improve carrier performance

  • Streamline LTL carrier communication and collaboration

  • Better manage LTL transportation spend

SOLUTION

LTL (less-than-truckload) streamlines LTL processes, reduces logistics costs and ensures connectivity with over 50 LTL carriers, covering all the major LTL US and Canadian carriers. Based on the data and expertise of SMC³, a software company specializing in LTL shipments, the solution provides immediate access to carrier rates and shipment tendering. It facilitates real-time communication between companies and carriers while reducing error-prone manually intensive processes.

  • Provides customers the ability to connect with over 50 major US and Canadian LTL carriers for rating and shipping

  • Includes embedded FedEx Freight and SMC³ capabilities to deliver a comprehensive and delivered integrated LTL solution

  • Access real-time rates for LTL shipping and tender the shipment directly with the carriers

  • Request a dynamic price quote using one or multiple weight and dimension combinations

  • Obtain spot quotes as needed

  • Manage complex CzarLite rating structures (XPO, Yellow, Schneider, etc.) based on market leading SMC³ capabilities. CzarLite is the LTL pricing benchmark standard for carrier-neutral less-than-truckload (LTL) base rates.

  • Allows for electronic pickup requests to improve automation and efficiency

For more information on how LTL can help your company, please contact your account representative or contact QAD.

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