Strategic
Transportation Sourcing
Maximize the benefits of a streamlined RFP sourcing process, making it easier for freight carriers and managers.
Simplify carrier sourcing and bidding
With a framework tailored to today’s transportation companies, BidTools supports multiple rounds of freight bidding from hundreds of carriers, ensuring a more competitive process.
- Flexible solution
- Setup in seconds
How BidTools enhances the RFI process
With its rigorous RFI capture and review process, BidTools also inspires greater confidence in your freight carrier selection.
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Filter Carriers Filter carrier selections based on RFI responses
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Easily Compare Carriers Compare scenarios favoring different carriers
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Organize RFI Responses Have RFI responses ready while finalizing awards
The benefits of using BidTools for planning
BidTools transforms the transportation sourcing process by simplifying complex tasks and enhancing decision-making capabilities. By leveraging advanced technology and a user-friendly interface, it allows you to concentrate on high value-added activities like:
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Carrier Identification Expedite candidate carrier identification
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Streamline Negotiations Negotiation of service requirements and price
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Award Selection Simplify award scenario assessment and selection
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Contract Terms Clearly define contract terms definitions
BidTools customer results
Air and Motor Transportation
Service Provider
Utilizing a comprehensive bid process involving multiple carriers across truckload, LTL, expedited, and flatbed modes, significant participation from three major business units was secured. The multi-round negotiation process ultimately achieved substantial savings.
in freight spend
carriers in bid
in savings
Materials
Manufacturer
A leading producer of silicate, zeolite, and other performance materials serving diverse markets such as detergent, pulp and paper, chemical, petroleum, catalyst, water treatment, construction, and beverage. The transportation modes bid included truckload, LTL, and liquid bulk carriers, resulting in streamlined operations and cost reductions.
in freight spend
reduction of carriers
in savings
Drilling Equipment
Manufacturer
A manufacturer of drilling equipment conducted a comprehensive bid involving truckload, LTL, and flatbed carriers. The bid process included multiple business units and was carried out in two rounds, ultimately achieving notable savings.
in freight spend
carriers in bid
in savings
HVAC
Manufacturer
A large manufacturer of heating and air conditioning equipment conducted a two-round bid process involving dry van truckload, intermodal, and flatbed carriers. The bid process, which included multiple carriers, resulted in additional savings.
in freight spend
carriers in bid
in savings
Water, Hygiene and Energy
Technologies
The leading provider of water, hygiene, and energy technologies to the food, energy, and health industries conducted a two-round bid process involving truckload and intermodal carriers. This strategic process resulted in substantial and noteworthy cost savings.
in freight spend
carriers in bid
in savings
Candy
Manufacturer
A large candy company conducted a LTL bid for two business units. The three-round bid process involved national and regional LTL carriers, multiple lane discounts, FAKs, and minimums. This process significantly reduced the number of carriers and achieved notable cost savings.
in freight spend
reduction of carriers
in savings
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