Advance Auto Parts rebids carrier contracts, expects to save tens of millions
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Rebidding carrier contracts to unlock “tens of millions” in savings underlines how much margin still sits in transportation procurement and routing. If your freight spend hasn’t been re-competed or re-optimized with current volumes and lanes, there’s likely low-hanging cash on the table.
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