What problem does it solve?
Carrier relationships are critical to reliable supply chains, yet many organizations struggle with inconsistent vetting, onboarding, and governance. This skill codifies best practices to reduce risk, improve performance, and simplify carrier management at scale.
Core Features & Use Cases
- Onboarding and compliance vetting: Source and validate FMCSA authority, insurance, and references before engaging a carrier on any lane.
- RFP design and scorecard-driven negotiation: Build lane-level bids with clear evaluation criteria and weightings, then select partners based on cost and service metrics.
- Routing guides and capacity planning: Create primary/backup carrier assignments and auto-tender rules to stabilize capacity and performance.
- Performance reviews and continuous improvement: Track OTD, tender acceptance, claims, and invoice accuracy to drive allocation decisions.
- Compliance and risk management: Perform quarterly compliance vetting and monitor ongoing safety, insurance, and broker-bond requirements to mitigate risk.
Quick Start
Outline a 90-day onboarding plan for a new carrier on a mid-volume lane, covering compliance checks, RFP setup, scorecard design, and onboarding playbooks.
