Lazarus Consulting

Truckload Transportation Analysis

Truckload Consulting Services

Lazarus Consulting provides a full range of truckload transportation analysis services for both shippers and carriers. Our services vary significantly based on the specific needs of each client. The information below and case studies provide some brief examples of our services and capabilities.

Truckload Carrier Services

We offer a wide range of services to support the pricing, analysis and profitability measurement needs of truckload carriers. We have expertise in all areas of one-way pricing, dedicated pricing and specialized pricing such as mileage bands. We have a deep background in dedicated fleet pricing including Fixed-Variable Pricing, Utilization Scales many other contract structures. We also offer extensive tools and training for shorthaul pricing including the popular mileage band formats.

Also in the area of dedicated pricing, we strongly encourage carriers to utilize other investment-based financial criteria beyond operating ratio to price dedicated fleet opportunities. We offer a specific seminar in this area and specific spreadsheet tools for investment-based dedicated pricing analysis.

Shipper Services

Lazarus Consulting offers a variety of services for truckload shippers. Our inside knowledge of carrier pricing strategy and operational tactics can be invaluable in bid design and network analysis situations.

Quite often, our services are defined purely based on the needs of the client. We've worked with shippers in a variety of areas including transportation cost allocation, dedicated fleet sizing, and spreadsheet designs for truckload bids.

Whether its general truckload transportation strategy or detailed data analysis, we can provide a valuable trucking perspective to any shipper's network. Please contact us any time to discuss your company's unique needs.

CASE STUDY:
AUTOMOTIVE DISTRIBUTION
The objectives for this project were to balance the daily workload for the distribution operation while minimizing total transportation costs. Both objectives were met by developing an integrated spreadsheet simulation model that simultaneously estimated transportation costs and distribution center workload balances. As the proposed shipping and delivery schedule was modified, the impact on total transportation was computed, allowing the shipper to quantify the cost tradeoffs between distribution work flows and transportation costs. The shipping schedule was also designed in such a way as to maximize trailer cube utilization in a random shipping environment. Optimization tools were applied including linear programming, Monte Carlo simulation and predictive regression analysis.

CASE STUDY:
JIT TRANSPORTATION OF INBOUND PRODUCTION MATERIALS
The objective of this project for a major automobile manufacturer was to develop the low-cost inbound material transportation schedule while meeting production requirements at the assembly plant on a JIT basis. Given specific daily quantities, weights and cubic dimensions of each part, detailed routings and pickup schedules were also developed. Specific delivery schedules were also developed for each of the five delivery locations. Routes were developed to maximize trailer cube utilization while utilizing various truckload options including teams, singles, slip-seats and a dedicated fleet.

CASE STUDY:
D.C. LOCATION ANALYSIS
The objective of this project was to minimize total supply chain costs including distribution, inventory and transportation while determining the optimal distribution locations for a major retailer. Six feasible scenarios were developed with various distribution center location combinations and the associated outbound truckload transportation costs of each alternative. The detailed analysis allowed this shipper to make the best decision regarding cost and service tradeoffs for their national distribution network.