1、1Guide to Effective Transportation Management2Transportation management is more complex today than ever before.In order to get products from Point A to Point B,shippers must navigate tight capacity,an on-going driver shortage,retail compliance issues,growing expectations for fast and affordable deli

2、veries the list goes on.At the same time,manufacturers,retailers and ecommerce companies alike face relentless pressure to control costs an increasingly difficult task since transportation expenses represent almost two-thirds of total logistics costs.To succeed in this challenging environment,shippe

3、rs need to thoroughly understand these complexities and develop strategic transportation solutions to address them.The following guide is intended to offer support for this process.Guide to Effective Transportation Management3DistanceThe distance your freight must travel is a key consideration when

4、determining the best mode of transportation.Typically,options are as follows:1When planning for an optimal transportation management solution,it can be helpful to consider the following factors.5 Factors to Consider for Effective Outbound Transportation There are many variables to consider,but,as a

5、rule of thumb,the longer the distance,the longer the time in transit and the higher the transportation costs.(Learn more about the current trend toward shorter lengths of haul on page 4.)The need for final-mile services also impacts shipment cost.With the growth of ecommerce and omnichannel,demand i

6、s increasing for store deliveries,home delivery,white-glove and haul-away services.While the distance varies,these services cover the last leg of transportation and usually take place closer to the consignee.INTERNATIONALocean,air,rail,parcelCROSS-COUNTRYtruckload(TL),multi-stop TL,less than trucklo