Managed Transportation Services (MTS) to optimize your freight logistics
Achieve an edge over your competition by outsourcing some or all of your supply chain operations and choosing a managed logistics solution. At InTek, our team of experts uses proven technology, processes and knowledge to create freight management services tailored to your needs.
Balance your schedule to provide more time running your business
Gain a competitive advantage in your shipping and logistics operations
Access the latest logistics technology
Save money for your business, and your customers
Why managed transportation services are important for your business
Realize a multitude of benefits with managed transportation services, like:
- Saving on freight and shipping costs
- Access to capacity resources across North America - and across freight modes
- Use of the latest logistics technology
- Partnership with experts in the field to optimize logistics operations
- More time for you, and your staff, to focus on your business
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Improve freight distribution management with InTek
InTek's freight management services empower you with choice, transparency, information and true supply chain partnerships. Managed transportation companies like us become an extension of your business, offering connectivity to capacity, visibility into operations, and access to market intelligence and reporting that ensures you meet your KPIs, all optimized for price, performance and your unique needs. We take ownership of your transportation goals and you reap benefits, including:
Capacity Advantages - Providers like InTek participate in the freight & logistics market every day, maximizing efficiency at finding capacity at the best price
Continual Rate & Route Optimization - Companies recognize they are only as good as their last shipments, so they constantly comb the market for the best solutions
Risk Management - Moving freight activities to an managed provider transfers the shipper's liability and cargo risk involved in handling its freight
Transportation Management System Access - A TMS solution brings in operational efficiencies plus an incredible amount of data for full visibility to optimize supply chain strategy
A Logistics Control Tower - Control tower functionality within a TMS gives full transparency into daily freight movements for internal and external stakeholders - branded to match the shipper
Automated Tasks and Workflows - For execution of shipments themselves along with the less glamorous, but just as vital, freight audit & pay
Offload Non-Core Business Processes - Using an outsourced freight partner to manage your supply chain frees up resources, so your team can focus on what makes your business special
Seamless Implementation - It may seem daunting to turn over logistics operations to a third party, but managed transportation providers like us ensure you and your customers don't miss a beat
Outsource As Much (or As Little) As You Want - Managed companies can handle every aspect of a freight operation or just individual components depending on your particular needs
Time and Money Savings - Through many of the prior mentioned advantages, the commonality is savings - of both staff time and money
Managed logistics made simple, with InTek
"Thank you very much team InTek! You make my life easy. Your service and pride are second to none. Your operational support and market advice has helped to drive our growth."
- Jeff Russett, Director of Transportation, PaperWorks
How do managed transportation services work?
Simply, managed transportation services involve shippers outsourcing freight and logistics processes to managed transportation providers. At InTek, we do more than just the managed transportation basics, we cover everything from sourcing & procurement to freight audit & pay, streamlining your entire order to cash cycle. See managed transportation explained:
Companies benefiting from our freight management services
What do managed transportation services include?
Managed transportation services can include some or all logistics processes, depending on your needs. At InTek, we tailor our solution to you - with options covering a variety of freight programs.
Inbound freight management
While many concentrate solely on outbound logistics, the benefits of inbound freight management at its best can offer a significant competitive edge. Leverage our technology and operational expertise to enhance your inbound processes—ensuring vendor accountability, streamlining daily operations, and achieving cost savings.
Make InTek your managed transportation provider
When looking for managed transportation providers, seek a long-term partner. At InTek, our MTS services become an extension of your business.
Beyond the day-to-day, if you have peaks or short-term projects that stretch capacity requirements or routes, our Project and Seasonal Freight Services Management ensures any spikes in capacity are handled within budget and without headaches.
Empower your business with an innovative freight management service
Request your MTS quote
Provide a few details about your business so we can craft a tailored managed transportation service solution for you. One of our specialists will reach out to begin discussing how we can assist you.
Review your custom proposal
Let's set your customized MTS plans in motion. Once we understand your shipping and logistics requirements, we'll present options and collaborate with you to find the best fit for your business.
Leave the rest to InTek
Rest easy, assured that a dedicated operations expert, supported by a team of industry specialists, is always available and dedicated to your long-term success. Plus, we take the initiative to identify and enhance your service at every turn, so you can avoid FOMO on the best opportunities.
Get tips on using managed transportation effectively
Managing the transportation of products from distribution center to destination can be a lot. And oftentimes logistics issues take time and attention away from other business needs. But there is a better way. In our free eBook, find out why handing off transportation to trusted pros optimizes customer service and reduces shipping costs.