Freight Procurement

As chemical producers search for dependable carriers who offer savings on freight costs, the reality is that variable capacity, rapidly shifting rates and stricter governmental regulations have made this goal difficult for many chemical manufacturers in today’s marketplace.

Carriers are so heavily focused on lane profitability versus volume, standard bidding processes won’t yield the same results that shippers have relied on for years. New procurement strategies are required to secure savings, reduce risk, reach a broader population of qualified carriers, and abbreviate the time to value for RFQ solutions.

ChemLogix’s Freight Procurement services enable chemical shippers to drive savings by utilizing unique market intelligence and industry benchmarks in conjunction with an online sourcing capability to find the right resources at the right rates. Using an extensive rate database, we can benchmark current rates vs. “best in class” shippers prior to placing online bids for carriers. Powered by Ariba® Sourcing™, our automated RFQ tool generates savings much faster than conventional bid processes. Once the web-based freight auction bidding is completed, optimization capabilities determine the best carrier mix and savings based on service levels, capacity commitments and rates. The process allows shippers to direct overall carrier strategy and have final carrier selection approval.

This comprehensive service produces significant savings in the following transportation modes:

• Bulk
• Truckload
• LTL
• Rail
• Intermodal
• International Shipments

Save Time and Money

ChemLogix Freight Procurement services are supported by a team of transportation professionals and enabled by our extensive customized database and online RFQ management tool powered by Ariba Sourcing. This unique combination, along with our strategic approach, not only provides our clients with an additional 1 – 2% savings outside of traditional bid performances, but also generates significant ROI in a condensed timeframe.

For a no-obligations discussion of how ChemLogix can deliver value to your company through our Freight Procurement service call 215-461-3805 or email information@chemlogix.com.