In the face of continued economic u

In the face of continued economic uncertainty and heightened
cost and margin pressures across all industries, many shippers
are taking a hard look at their transportation and logistics spend.
With excess capacity across most transportation modes, a wave
of strategic sourcing is beginning to emerge. Shippers are looking
to obtain favorable rates; carriers are looking to strengthen relationships
and secure volumes. This round of sourcing, however,
looks and feels different. Beyond the classic issues of carrier cost,
service, and reliability, shippers for the first time are asking themselves
questions about risk as part of their sourcing strategy: