We
Deliver Predictability©
Benefits
Manufacturers:
Commitment --
Increase cost control and cash flow management
Supply Chain Intelligence --
Monetize forecasting skills
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Asset Optimization --
Optimize total supply chain costs (e.g., tradeoff between transportation and inventory costs)
Forwarders:
•Improvement in revenue /cost stream (lower earning volatility)
Tradable Contracts --
•Better customer portfolio management
Asset Optimization --
•Optimize resource planning
Carriers:
•Reduce cost and profit volatility
Increase revenue through product differentiation
Tradable Contracts --
Increase effectiveness of revenue management through price discovery
Asset Optimization --
•Reduce overcapacity risk
Increase capital efficiency (market signals guide future investments)
Optimize resource planning
The potential for Manufacturers could be worth up to 7.5% of Freight Costs.
| Impact Percent of Freight Cost | |
| Lower Inventory | 0.5% |
| Fewer Expedites | 2% |
| Reduce Freight Costs | 1-5% |
The potential for Forwarders could be worth up to 8.5% of Industry Revenues.
| Impact Percent of Revenues | |
| Forecast Commitment | 0.5% |
| Earlier Payment | 1-2% |
| Forecast Accuracy | 4-6% |
The potential for Carriers could be worth up to 11.5% of Cargo Revenues.
| Impact Percent of Revenues | |
| Forecast Commitment | 0.5-1.5% |
| Earlier Payment | 1-4% |
| Forecast Accuracy | 1-6% |
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