EXW Incoterm® (Ex Works)
The EXW Incoterm® is one of the standardized international delivery terms agreed upon between buyer and seller. These are rules that establish worldwide agreements on transport, costs, and any potential damage during transportation. Every ten years, the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) updates the Incoterms®. The most recent version, the ICC Incoterms® 2020, came into […]
Freight scanner
Freight Scanner – Free insight into potential cost savings Transinnovate’s free freight scanner, also known as our quick scan, provides detailed insight into your potential freight cost savings. For many shippers, we often identify cost-saving potential ranging from 10% to 50%. These reductions in freight costs can be significant yet realistic. But how is this […]
Why continuity and consistency are key in freight management
Why continuity and consistency are key in freight management We often get questions on how we reach double-digit savings (10%-30%) on freight costs while maintaining the desired quality. To answer this, imagine the following: have you ever tried walking to a destination, and deviating from your route or even changing your destination every 10% of […]
The interim supply chain manager & transport
The interim supply chain manager & transport A logistics challenge, lack of time or capacity combined with urgency, then the interim supply chain manager or logistics manager quickly comes into the picture. Recruiters are often used to search for interim supply chain professionals, who advertise vacancies or approach freelancers in their network. Quickly finding a […]
Mapping your logistics process
Mapping your logistics process leads to lower freight costs When shippers want to reduce transportation costs, it is essential to conduct a thorough analysis of the logistics process. Mapping the logistics process accurately, forms the basis for reducing transportation costs. Without a good understanding of the process, there is a risk that companies will solely […]
The Top 5 Logistics Innovations and Trends
The Top 5 Logistics Innovations and Trends The logistics sector is constantly developing and innovating. In this blog, we describe the top 5 logistics innovations and trends that will (or already do) have an impact on shippers. What is happening, what impact can it have, and how can shippers take advantage of it? 1. Digitalization […]
Logistics optimization
The ideal way to optimise your logistics Logistics optimisation is essential to remain competitive in the modern world. It is not just about moving goods from point A to point B, but about finding the most efficient and cost-effective way to do so. When optimising logistics, particularly transportation, minimizing costs, improving delivery speed and reliability, […]
How do I find the perfect transport partner?
Partnering, or partner search is an activity that is usually viewed positive. We search, we find, we complement each other, we are going on adventures and we resolve any conflicts together. This is the reason that marriage proposals (the ultimate Request for Proposal) usually end much better than the example on the picture: rejection. In […]
Freigth Procurement with an Axe
That sounds like an odd combination, and it is. Still I see this a lot, figuratively speaking of course. There are two variants. The first is chopping the wrong wood until your axe is blunt, because (re)organizing freigth is postponed or even forgotten at all. The second variant is procurement like wild chopping with a […]
Why would a shipper outsource the procurement of road freight?
Large multinationals, given their large freight budgets, can often justify having specialized freight buyers or managers on staff. With the right software applications, they are able to purchase and manage freight effectively. For companies where this is not the case, responsibility for freight procurement often falls under the logistics manager or generic buyers. This is […]
