White Paper: How to become a shipper of choice during peak 2023

Körber’s transportation consulting experts offer six detailed ways shippers can improve their relationship with all their carriers. Plus, Tips for a smoother peak 2023.

Although carriers face the issue of declining demand, with consumers tightening their belts as cost-of-living rises, it won’t deter carriers from wanting their business to run on a tight schedule to meet delivery demands.

Being a shipper of choice should be a long-term strategy.

Balancing delivery expectations and performance against costs is going to be a big challenge, especially during peak season. As the big carriers release their latest GRIs (general rate increases), shippers are scrambling to understand the financial effects these price increases have on their peak season projections and activities. But, with the right strategy and the leverage now in their court, understanding options that make shippers more appealing to a wider carrier partner assortment can help mitigate costs and optimize networks.

Download the complimentary report today to access the full insights.

About Körber Transportation Spend Optimization: As experts and consultants, we significantly improve global freight visibility, increase operational and financial controls and reduce transportation expenses with leading freight audit and payment services. We take a holistic approach to supply chain strategy. Körber provides outstanding audit results, leading visibility tools and comprehensive transportation spend optimization and sourcing solutions.

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