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16 Techniques to Increase Your Supply Chain ROI

There are many methods to increase the return on supply chain investment. We’ve listed 16 of them here. If you’d like more information about these ideas, or others, please let us know. We would be happy to help. Optimize Mode Selection Select the most efficient mode that meets all shipment requirements. Extend Procurement Lead Times […]

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TMS Advantages and Benefits

A TMS leverages technological advancements that drive down transportation costs while increasing visibility and control. Technology has changed most industries, and transportation is no exception. Software and data communication have brought profound efficiencies that shippers can leverage to drive down costs while increasing visibility and control over freight in transit. Shippers take advantage of these

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CONSULTING SERVICES KEEP YOU ONE STEP AHEAD OF CHANGE

​A hidden but important benefit of working with a full-service transportation management partner is advice from industry experts that already have a handle on your supply chain operations. These consulting services can help you make the most of opportunities and avoid costly mistakes. A partnership with UTS includes access to our advisory and consulting services.

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THE DOWNSIDE TO GUARANTEED RATES

Shippers sometimes ask for guaranteed rates when evaluating transportation management partners or conducting an RFP. For a good reason: Guaranteed rates remove uncertainties from the budgeting process. But they also come with unintended consequences. Rate guarantees usually force the provider to place your shipments with economy carriers. This is the only way to earn a

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WHAT DOES AN “OPTIMIZED SUPPLY CHAIN” MEAN TO YOU?

Some companies in our industry promise to “optimize your supply chain.” Which sounds great. Who, after all, wants a sub-optimal supply chain? But here’s the problem: They’ve made the promise before finding out what “optimal” means to you. Chances are, it means something much different to you than it does to the next guy, and

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