Williams & Associates, Inc. can reduce your freight cost by providing transportation consulting, logistics services, freight transportation software solutions, logistics consulting, site location analysis, traffic management and freight routing.
- Diagnostic Transportation Evaluation – We identify opportunities to reduce expense and improve service. Process involves interviews, questionnaires, and document review.
– Carrier Contract Negotiation:All modes, domestic and international
– Complete RFP (bid) process coordination
– Customized contract development - FOB and freight term analysis.
- Determination of classification description on all commodities and development of
client-specific bills of lading. - Representation of clients in rate or classification matters before classification
committees or regulatory agencies. - Preparation of chargeback recommendations to clients, when improper routings
result in excessive freight charges. - Advice to clients concerning freight rate increases or changes in commodity
classification. - Audit of vendor invoices that include transportation charges.
- Rate quotations.
- Filing and collection of claims for freight lost or damaged in transit.
- Site location analysis (utilizing our rating and/or consolidation software).
- Logistics and Transportation Strategy Planning.
- Logistics Procedure Development.
- Client-specific Workshops and Seminars.