Centralized Transportation Management Programs Including UPS, FedEx, LTL and TL Negotiations

A&A personnel have been assisting clients with transportation management programs for over 25 years. A&A’s service includes both carrier contract negotiation through a request for proposal (RFP) bid process, or through individual contract negotiations. Since A&A is not a 3PL, all carriers contract directly with your company.

A&A’s typical carrier RFP bid process is as follows:

A&A will help develop standardized company information detailing your commodity mix, shipping patterns and transportation needs.
A&A will develop a standard shipper/carrier contract to meet your company’s needs. (If you do not have a standard transportation contract, you are playing the the carriers’ rules, not yours.)
Specific key performance indicators (KPIs) are negotiated and included in the final contract.
A&A will prepare a comprehensive request for proposal (RFP) detailing the proposed transportation needs and the required terms and conditions.
A&A will review carrier bid responses and provide transportation provider selection recommendations.
A&A can facilitate in negotiating final contract terms and preparing and implementing contracts.
A&A can develop an online carrier routing guide and carrier contract download site for your internal company use.

Key Benefits:

Typically savings of over 10% can be realized by centralizing your transportation pricing and leveraging your company’s overall spend.
A&A’s process provides clients with a precisely coordinated “game plan” that results in successful negotiations.
Class rates, fuel surcharges and accessorial charges are standardized.
Targeted key performance indicators (KPIs) are built into your transportation contracts.
Once the logistics contract is signed, seamless implementation is a must. A&A’s seasoned personnel can help resolve issues precedent to start-up and monitor the results that follow.