The Price is Right: How to Quote Smarter, from Spot Rates to Mini-Bids

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Elizabeth Williams | Jessica Robinson | Kate Van Dyke | Ryan Maltbie

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Every shipper gets freight quotes. Not everyone does it well. Following a few simple best practices will put you in position to get the most cost-effective and reliable quotes every time. Whether you’re quoting spot freight or running a mini-bid, whether you’re shipping truckload or LTL, get advice from our industry experts. They’ll show you how to avoid common mistakes and tell you when to investigate contract rates vs. spot freight. Presenters: Elizabeth Williams, Director, Operations, Coyote Logistics Jessica Robinson, Digital Support, Coyote Logistics Kate Van Dyke, SVP, Operations, Coyote Logistics Ryan Maltbie, CEO & Owner, BBQGrills.com In this session, you’ll learn: • How to obtain truckload and LTL spot quotes • Tips for running a mini-bid • RFP strategies for smaller shippers • The latest tech tools for quoting • Common mistakes shippers make This session is brought to you by Coyote Logistics: a leading global third-party logistics provider that combines a diverse, centralized transportation marketplace matching more than 10,000 shipments every day. Coyote offers a comprehensive multi-modal solutions portfolio – including truckload, less than truckload (LTL) and intermodal — with data intelligence and market insights to help empower our customers business growth in a rapidly changing world. All Digital Summit sessions will be available on-demand following the conclusion of the two-day event.
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**Subscribe to Coyote's channel to be automatically invited to upcoming webinars. Coyote Logistics is a leading global third-party logistics provider that combines a diverse, centralized transportation marketplace matching more than 10,000 shipments every day. Coyote offers a comprehensive multi-modal solutions portfolio – including truckload, less than truckload (LTL) and intermodal – with data intelligence and market insights to help empower our customers' business growth in a rapidly-changing world. As the supply chain market adapts to match higher customer expectations and evolving technologies, so do we. Our fundamental mission remains the same: to do the right thing, for every customer and every opportunity—no matter the market condition. We became a UPS company in 2015, adding UPS asset utilization, air & ocean freight forwarding, and more to our expanding portfolio of global services. Headquartered in Chicago, Coyote has more than 3,000 employees operating in 20 offices worldwide.