i2 Transportation Bid Collaboration is a suite of tools for the periodic negotiation of transportation rates. It combines an optimization engine, a web-based workflow, and a bidding tool into a single solution. Concentrek uses the system to efficiently communicate to the carries a wide variety of transportation requirements, including destinations, volumes, frequency, service requirements and seasonal variations.
The result is a collaborative and efficient process for managing bids, gathering competitive rates, and negotiating with carriers to achieve the lowest total rate package for our clients. Features include:
- Graphical representation of historical demand, customizable by mode and carrier
- Support for ocean, truckload (TL), and less-than-truckload (LTL) modes
- Web-based workflow for communication with carriers
- Exception management and data validation
- "What-if" analysis of service and cost tradeoffs or carrier rationalization
- Identifies lowest freight spend that can satisfy projected demand
