Heritage Logistics Group

"Your Source for Supply Chain Solutions"

 

As a major component of an organizaton's supply chain, outbound freight/transportation should be subject to an audit much as other aspects of the logistics function. As part of our analysis, HLG 37 point review of outbound freight. Some of those points include:

* Are outbound freight costs for finished goods allocated to individual marketing groups and/or product lines?

* Are the costs assigned to various modes accounted for differently?

* Who communicates carrier instructions to the warehousing/distribution operations?

* How do order changes and expedited orders impact the mode/route/carrier selection process?

* How frequently are routes and carriers reviewed and selected?

* How is carrier selection made as to the size of the order?

* As a percentage of the total product shipped, how much was trans-shipped?

* How much did you pay in demurrage and detention costs during the year?

All of these items and more useful tools in an organization's efforts to get the most from their transportation and freight expenses. HLG's expertise in freight management assist clients in realizing the most from their freight dollars.