A typical Freight Management Service implementation activity plan
During week | AMS | Client |
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One |
Confirm: Re-establish: |
Letter of confirmation to carriers re AMS employment Supply sample of typical recent invoice statements Continue all existing arrangements with carriers as usual Invoice/statements continue to be vetted and paid directly by client |
Two |
Interview existing carrier Confirm services and review rates and charges Finalise arrangements with current carrier or establish the necessity to provide alternatives |
All rates and service level issues raised by carriers - refer to AMS |
Three |
Initiate negotiations with all carriers Present transport strategy to client with intention to process |
Discuss, agree and confirm strategy |
Four |
Final negotiations settled with all carriers concerned If applicable, introduce new carriers to clients |
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Five |
Monitor initial services by close communication with client Invoice/statement checking and reporting commences by AMS |
Request redirection of carriers invoices/statements to: The Client |
The above timeframe is indicative only. Timings are based entirely on the availability and accuracy of data and the co-operation of all parties as well as the implementation of the necessary software/hardware configurations.