Steel Manufacturing Logistics
Steel freight runs on projects, deadlines, and tight margins, where missed details drive real cost.ShipperGuide ties rates and execution back to each project with mini-bids and real-time benchmarking, so teams stay in control from start to finish.
How ShipperGuide Helps Steel Manufacturers
Run Bids in Hours, Not WeeksAutomate and accelerate your sourcing cycles to stay competitive and responsive in a volatile market.
Flatbed Network & Marketplace AccessExpands flatbed capacity through a marketplace and broader carrier network for project-based and oversized steel shipments.
Automated Tendering & Carrier ManagementManage carrier outreach, load assignments, and communication in one place. ShipperGuide automates tendering and follow-ups, ensuring fast coverage and fewer emails.
CUSTOMER CASE
How Steele Solutions Streamlined Logistics Operations
“ShipperGuide has been a lot better for us. The biggest improvement is the data and reporting. We can easily see our freight spend and compare it to market rates, which gives us the ability to drive closer to the minimum rate. Thanks to ShipperGuide, we now have visibility and accountability.”
Graham DouglasLogistics Manager, Steele Solutions, Inc.
Customer Challenges
- Four coordinators managed operations through personal emails
- Shipping data scattered across spreadsheets
- Reporting was a constant challenge
- Limited visibility into whether rates were competitive
- Inefficient freight procurement and quote tracking
Solution
- ShipperGuide TMS centralized all logistics data
- Streamlined quoting, booking, and execution processes
- Real-time market benchmarking for rate comparison
- Project-based organization for clear accountability
Results
- Freight spend reduction trending toward industry averages
- Rapid ROI with measurable savings from day one
- Enhanced visibility into freight spend vs. market rates
- Improved accountability through project-based mini-bids
- Streamlined reporting with fast, easy data access