Freight Management

Do you have the time, the expertise and the overhead expense allocation to properly manage your freight expense? Industry trends show that companies overspend in excess of fifteen percent of their freight budgets due to lack of a comprehensive freight management program. CTS can provide a single source solution for all of your freight management requirements – including contract carrier negotiations, tracing and tracking, invoice audit and payment services and claims adjustment support.

All of these professional services are combined with our technical expertise and user-friendly management reporting tools. From your first order using our web-based shipping and point of decision software to real-time access to hundreds of customized reporting options, CTS can provide a true support team to make your freight operation more efficient, effective and profitable.

Carrier Pricing / Management
Features
Benefits

Historical Savings (8% - 25%)
Comprehensive Contracts
Over 10 Years Transportation Negotiation Experience
Corporate Strategy & Measurement

One Rate Base For all LTL Carrier Pricing
Corporate Carrier Sales Contact
Consistent Fuel Surcharge & Accessorial Schedules
Managed Bidding Process Year to Year
Managed Freight Claims Resolution
Route Guides -Web Based
Freight Claims Management & Software

Pricing / Routing Software
Features
Benefits

Purchasing/Shipping Can Assess Shipping Costs
Billing Can Add "Up Charge" On Invoice For Goods
Customer Service Can Route Returns
Shipping Dept. Can Compare Price Then Route Shipment
Sales Can Provide Accurate Freight Quotes In Proposals

Web Based Software Platform
Easily Select Between Low Cost and Fastest Carrier
Software Supports Pallet, Discount, $/LB, Mileage, Point To Point, City To City Pricing, & State To State Pricing
Bill Of Lading & Labeling Printing Capable
Holds Consignor & Consignee Database
Web Based Routing Guides

Freight Payment
Features
Benefits

Improved Financial Control and Cash Flow
Eliminate Payment Of Incorrect Freight Charges
Eliminate Paperwork
General Ledger Coding/Allocation For Freight Expense
CTS Handles Carrier Inquiries
Leverage Efficient Processing Operations
One Consolidated Payment To All Carriers Each Week

Multi-Modal Rate Audit, Processing & Payment
Cost Allocation By Customer General Ledger Codes
Full EDI Capabilities
CTS Customer Services For All Inquires
Freight Invoice Amount Resolution

Information Management/Logistics Reporting On Freight $
Features
Benefits

Lost $ Opportunity Reporting
Identify Cost Containment Initiatives
Compare Freight Expense Year To Year
Consolidated Data Warehouse For All Divisions/Locations
Control Different Operations With Consistent and Efficient Data
Web Interface Easy To Use & Access

Web Based Software Platform
Drill Down Reporting by Corporate, Division, & Location
Over 100 Canned Reports
Variable Reporting By Shipping Date, CTS Weekly Invoice Date, & Paid Date
Both Graphical and Detailed Reporting
Fast & Simple To Use Point & Click Technology