From Freight Chaos to Control
How Manufacturers Are Rethinking Transportation Management
Many manufacturers are still operating with fragmented freight models — plant-by-plant shipping decisions, a mix of carrier-direct and brokerage relationships, and limited visibility across the network. In this session, we’ll explore why that model is breaking down and how leading manufacturers are centralizing transportation through structured 3PL partnerships and control tower approaches to improve cost, service, and visibility.
Participants will walk away with:
- Clear indicators that it may be time to centralize transportation management
- A practical framework for evaluating whether to manage freight in-house or outsource
- Insight into what a modern “control tower” model actually looks like (people, process, and technology — not just software)
- A checklist for evaluating 3PL partners beyond price alone
- Real-world examples of how manufacturers are reducing freight chaos and improving decision-making
Who Should Attend:
- Supply Chain Directors and Managers
- Logistics / Transportation Managers
- Operations Leaders
- Plant Managers
- Procurement Leaders
- CFO’s or Finance Leaders involved in freight spend oversight
