A typical Freight Management Service implementation activity plan

During week AMS Client
One

Confirm:
a. Distribution profile
b. Clients order processing and product flow

Re-establish:
a. Customer service criteria
b. Operational detail, i.e. pick up arrangements
c. Other specifications

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

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
c/o AMS Consultants
49/2 O'Connell Street
PARRAMATTA NSW 2150

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.