ROI Tool

Tier1 offers the industry leading web-based shipping platform which enables business users to centrally manage their transportation services via an online marketplace and a rich set of policy based rules and business analytics.

Users can instantly generate competitive price quotes for shipments of all sizes and types from multiple, high quality carriers, worldwide.  For shipments of greater than 150lbs, a unique, real time bid capability can lower price quotes by up to 10%-30% based on instant access to the spot market.  Once a vendor is selected, the system generates all required shipping documents/labels which can then be easily printed, emailed, faxed and stored in report format.  This simplifies manual, expensive and inaccurate business processes and enables a new level of visibility and analysis. 

Cost savings are immediate and dramatic with our web-based platform, resulting from lower shipment costs, increased productivity and enhanced management control. 

Small Parcel Service Description  (top)

Competitive Carrier Comparision
Given basic shipment information, including origin/destination, cargo size/dimensions, commodity classifications and special handling requirements, our system automatically generates competitive price comparisons from multiple, high quality carriers such as FedEx, UPS and DHL

Simplified Document Handling
Once carrier selection has been made, shipment documents, including shipping labels, packing list, commercial invoice and power of attorney (if required) are automatically generated.  Once generated, they can be easily printed, emailed and faxed.  These documents are easily stored and retrieved for historical purposes as well.  Additionally, the system provides a click through communication link to vendor tracking information.

Sophisticated Rules Engine
The system provides control capability by user, department and location to restrict access to management approved carrier services.

Protect Corporate Assets
The system provides an extra layer of protection for corporate account information by concealing account numbers and printing only barcode data on shipping labels.

Heavy Freight Service Description:  LTL/TL/Air/Ocean  (top)

Competitive Carrier Comparision
Given basic shipment information, including origin/destination, cargo size/dimensions, commodity classifications and special handling requirements, our system automatically generates competitive price comparisons from multiple, high quality freight forwarders.

Detailed Accessorial Options
Our system is designed to support a wide range of special shipping and handling options.  These options include:  visual check box for type of truck or ocean container, strapping, blanket wrap, air ride truck, lift gate, load locks, two driver teams, rollup door only, driver assisted loading, inside pickup, forklift, leave trailer times and a special instruction window for any further requests.

Unique Real-Time Bidding
After receiving an initial competitive quote, shippers can opt to instantly generate a real time request for bid to leverage the spot market.  This can result in dramatically lower costs from carriers looking to sell excess capacity on certain routes and takes very little time to administer.

Simplified Vendor Communication
Vendors are automatically notified by the system at the beginning and conclusion of each bid process, significantly reducing the time required for multiple phone calls, faxes and communications with all vendors.

Simplified Document Handling
Once carrier selection has been made, shipment documents, including shipping labels, packing list, commercial invoice and power of attorney (if required) are automatically generated.  Once generated, they can be easily printed, emailed and faxed.  These documents are easily stored and retrieved for historical purposes as well.

Streamlined Invoice Consolidation  (top)

Consolidated Weekly Invoices, Electronic Data
We receive all vendor transportation invoices on behalf of their customers, record and track those invoices via our database, consolidate those invoices into a single shipping bill and deliver it to customers on a weekly basis.  Customers have access to an exported, electronic file of all billing information enabling detailed business analytics and improving accuracy and productivity.