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Only
59 percent of shippers use performance metrics to manage freight costs,
and only 43 percent are currently running or planning to implement a
transportation management system, according to a recent survey of more than 400 logistics managers by U.S. Xpress Enterprises.
The survey, conducted in conjunction with Peerless Research Group, also showed that nearly three-fourths all shippers prefer that their carriers use present, actual shipping data, rather than historical data, to set their rates, with less than one in five favoring the use of historical or static data.
“The survey demonstrates that there is great variance among shippers in terms of the level of technology they employ in doing freight optimization,” said John White, executive vice president of sales and marketing at U.S. Xpress Enterprises, in a written statement.
“However, regardless of what systems they are currently using, it is clear that more widespread and efficient use of transportation management systems, clearer supply chain visibility, improved analytics, enhanced cooperation and data sharing between carriers and shippers and more up-to-date data could go a long way toward optimizing loads and reducing costs for everyone involved,” White added.
The survey, conducted in conjunction with Peerless Research Group, also showed that nearly three-fourths all shippers prefer that their carriers use present, actual shipping data, rather than historical data, to set their rates, with less than one in five favoring the use of historical or static data.
“The survey demonstrates that there is great variance among shippers in terms of the level of technology they employ in doing freight optimization,” said John White, executive vice president of sales and marketing at U.S. Xpress Enterprises, in a written statement.
“However, regardless of what systems they are currently using, it is clear that more widespread and efficient use of transportation management systems, clearer supply chain visibility, improved analytics, enhanced cooperation and data sharing between carriers and shippers and more up-to-date data could go a long way toward optimizing loads and reducing costs for everyone involved,” White added.
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