Topics Covered
Fundamentals of LTL Operations and Pricing furnishes an understanding of the organization of LTL motor carriers as well as their logistical, operational and technological tools and methods. Topics covered will include cross-docking, line-haul, local terminal and breakbulk operations and new service offerings in the LTL sector. The session will cover how shippers and carriers can work together to find efficiency gains and service optimization. Fundamentals of LTL pricing structures and trends impacting pricing will round out the session.
Modern Terminal Operations is an outing to a leading national carrier’s Chicago terminal. The tour will show how a shipment moves through an LTL terminal network from pick-up through delivery, demonstrate how technology is used to transport shipments efficiently and show you the “behind-the-scenes” support systems that make transporting freight transparent.
Supply Chain Partnerships and Relationships investigates the roles and interactions of shippers, carriers, 3PLs and consultants. Learn how these primary participants in transportation and logistics interact and hear through business case review how each contributes to today’s extending LTL supply chain.
Shipment Profiles and LTL Costing will outline various shipment profiles and how their components can impact carrier cost. Attendees will learn how these profiles ultimately impact how carriers price their shipments. This session will also examine differences in cost between national and regional carriers.
Supply Chain Technology will explore how shippers, carriers and 3PLs are applying technology to supply chain planning and execution. Attendees will gain a better understanding of various products including enterprise, warehouse and transportation, and purchasing systems. TMS systems will be explored in detail through a series of case studies on companies of varying sizes and in different industries with before and after examples and ROI results.
Successful Negotiating Strategies is a look at how leading shippers and 3PLs are working with LTL carriers on conducting freight bids and proposals. This session will explore data gathering and presentation, discounting and FAK strategies and the pros and cons of using a base-rate for negotiation.
Supply Chain Panel Q&A, the seminar’s concluding session, is your opportunity to ask the presenters about how emerging LTL purchasing and shipping strategies and trends in supply chain management will affect your business model.