Transportation is a major cost, with outbound transportation accounting for as much as half of total supply chain costs. Yet transportation is often ignored or optimized at the expense of other parts of the supply chain, such as inventory or service levels.

Business managers who wish to effectively manage their transportation face a convoluted jumble of rates, surcharges, freight accessorials, classifications and tariffs. Sedlak’s supply chain transportation management experts help clients sort through and quantify these complexities to realize cost savings and improved service.

Our analysts utilize a proven data-driven approach to determine client business requirements and to develop the decision criteria for potential transportation improvement opportunities, including contract renegotiation and freight consolidation strategies. We also help clients develop performance metrics and select and implement systems to better evaluate, assess and manage their supply chain transportation operations.