Services

No fluff, high-impact services designed to help train your team achieve operational excellence.

freight contract review

Identify Risks. Optimize your Contract. 

What You Get:

  • Detailed line-by-line review of your FCL, LCL, AIR Freighter contracts
  • Red flag identification 
  • Contract rate evaluation against current market benchmarks for your business’s shipping volume level
  • Rate mix assessment: optimize your contract vs. spot market strategy
  • Geographical and service recommendations based on your shipping patterns
  •  Vendor diversification reccomendations
  • Specificity analysis – is your contract specific enough?
  • Comprehensive findings report with prioritized action items 

 Results typically* in ~1 week

Disclaimer: This is not a legal advice service. Our recommendations focus on operational content and should complement, not replace, legal review by a board-certified lawyer.

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360° freight operations audit

Find Savings. Fix inefficiencies. Educate your team.

What You Get: 

  • Comprehensive 360° audit that covers all critical international freight operational areas as well as their neighboring operations
  • Detailed line-by-line review of your FCL, LCL, AIR Freighter contracts
  • Global Freight Forwarder management strategy assessment
  • Cost exposure analysis: How much money & time is being wasted on avoidable actions?
  • KPI, Reporting, automation, and data health diagnostic 
  • Team time management & day-to-day operational efficiency analysis
  • Tech stack/AI enhancement recommendations
  • Detailed findings report with strategic roadmap for implementing improvements
  • Add-ons:
    • Intro to Freight Workshop
    • Invoice Auditing Workshop
    • RFP Management
 
 
Results typically* 2-4 weeks
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freight
RFP/RFQ MANAGEMENT

Run a Smarter RFP. Build a Stronger Freight Network.

Only available to clients who have already done the 360° Freight Operations Audit

  • What You Get: 
  • End-to-end freight RFP management tailored to your business needs
  • Review of existing contracts, pricing, and service agreements
  • Strategic sourcing and vetting of freight partners
  • Custom RFP framework creation and goal alignment
  • Management of vendor outreach, bid solicitation, and communications
  • Coordination of multi-round vendor selection and negotiations
  • Side-by-side comparison of costs, service levels, and value-added offerings
  • Recommendations based on operational fit, scalability, and long-term growth
  • Support through final selection, negotiation, and awarding
  • Add-ons:
    • Vendor Onboarding
    • Intro to Freight Workshop
    • Invoice Auditing Workshop
Results typically* 2-3 months
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Fractional LEADERSHIP

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What You Get:

  • Dedicated fractional supply chain & logistics leader who has a unique blend of experience having worked directly for freight forwarders, consulted across the supply chain for scaling startups 0-$500M, and coached individual professionals
  • Strategic direction development for optimizing supply chain operations and scaling growth
  • Team management, leadership development, and capability building across supply chain functions
  • Cost reduction initiatives targeting supply chain and freight expenses
  • Directly address operational inefficiencies
  • Vendor relationship transformation and negotiation strategy implementation
  • KPI design, performance measurement systems, and monthly strategic reviews with quarterly assessments

What is Fractional Leadership? Fractional leadership gives you executive-level expertise on a part-time basis. You get the strategic thinking, industry experience, and leadership skills of a senior director without the full-time salary and benefits. It’s perfect for companies that need director-level guidance but aren’t ready for a full-time hire.

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Intro to
Freight
Workshop

Be prepared &
learn best practices
$435 / live stream 1-day virtual event one-time fee
  • Enrollment is per team, not per team member (all are welcome!)
  • LIVE Lectures (2 x 45 min.)
  • LIVE Q&A Session (1 x 30 min.)
  • What Exactly is Freight Forwarding?
  • INCO Terms and What They Mean for Your Shipment
  • How to Prepare to Clear Customs
  • Overview Shipping Modes and How to Choose Wisely
  • Requesting, Comparing, and Understanding Quotes Effectively
  • All Shipping Documents Overview
  • Forwader Management Tips & Best Practices
  • Extras
  • Email Quote Templates
  • Basic KPI Measurement Methodology Template
  • FREE Beta Testing for Pending OpsByCarly.io Artificial Intelligence (A.I.) Solutions
Held
every
month!

Ideal for:
BUSINESSES THAT ARE NEW TO INTERNATIONAL FREIGHT FORWARDING 
• Businesses that move 0+ containers and/or shipments per month
•Uncertain of how to get started shipping freight
• Keen to understand the world of international freight forwarding
• Anxious about the the Customs Process
•Eager to understand INCO terms, costs and timelines related to shipping FCL, LCL, Air Freight
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session 1:
freight
forwarding 101

session 2:
modes, Quotes,
& documents

session 3:
Q&A

 Comprehensive Freight Forwarding Overview
  •What are Freight Forwarders?
  •How can freight forwarders help your business?
 Stakeholder Roles and Responsibilities
  •Identification of key stakeholders
  •Clarification of roles and responsibilities
  •Strategies for effective communication
  INCO Terms Overview
  •What are INCO Terms
  •How to decide on an INCO Term with your supplier

 Overview Shipping Modes
  •Overview of FCL, LCL, and Air Freight
  •Additional available shipment modes
 Quoting Process
  •Step by Step Process and Key Info
  •Assessing your options
 Shipping Documents Overview
  •Which documents you or your supplier need to provide
  •Other shipping documents that you'll see

 Expert Tips & Useful Tools

  Live Q&A



*This is currently a live streaming service, no sessions will be recorded.