the customer uploads lanes, customizes the rate-template and invites participants to quote
customer
the kg³ solution
kg³ was founded by specialist professionals with procurement, logistics & consulting backgrounds in 2013. We aim to offer innovative, lean and easily manageable technology solutions.
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Besides a comprehensive SaaS suite, kg³ offers consulting and interim management in the areas of sourcing and procurement.
three products
procurement
The kg³ procurement solution enables freight buyers to run large and complex transportation tenders. The powerful rate engine takes the effort out of analysis and ensures a correct comparison of complex rate structures. Provision of targeted and data-driven feedback enables bid participants to deliver significant savings.
freight procurement solution details
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prepare
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quote
participants quote (either on-line or by uploading a pre-validated Excel template)
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analyze
the customer uses the kg³ flexible analysis interface to compare submitted rates against each other and against baseline rates, and to run scenarios to test possible award strategies
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improve
participants receive feedback driving improved rates in the next round
participants
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award
when bidding is complete, the customer finalizes the award scenario and communicates the result
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manage
rates are maintained in the kg³ system during the validity period (e.g. surcharge updates, new lanes, invoice audit)
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tender management
For Logistics Services Providers to manage internal work-flow and respond comprehensively and efficiently to customer RFQs. Planning and coordinating quotation workload across large global organizations is a major challenge: late, inaccurate or inconsistent internal responses can prevent you from responding on-time and professionally to the customer. Be in control of a structured and accurate quotation process with the kg³ tender management solution.
tender management solution details
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prepare
tender management quotation lead uploads customer lane data, validates locations and customizes rate template format
tender management
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assign
tender management quotation lead plans routing and assigns individual legs of freight to quoting parties
tender management
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quote
internal and/or external quoting parties quote on-line or with pre-validated Excel template (pre-populated with lane data and default rates)
quoting parties
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buy
(optionally) your procurement team can launch a competitive mini-RFQ to carriers for customer-specific rates using the kg³ procurement solution
procurement
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merge
tender management import submissions into master-file
tender management
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approve
executive management review and approve financial report of proposed rate before export to final customer submission
management
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learn
record awarded volumes in the system for win-rate analysis
tender management
spot-quote
Use the kg³ spot-quote tool for urgent one-off premium shipments or for project-based freight movements. With a simple streamlined process you can launch a rate-request in minutes. As the quotation process is also just a few clicks for the Logistics Service Providers, they can focus on quickly pulling together the best and most economical solutions for your freight. The tool also includes an optional approval process helping you keep premium freight costs under control.
spot-quote solution details
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request
customer enters shipment details and requirements in a simple web interface
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quote
participants enter their offers on-line into the kg³ system
participants
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select
the customer receives a summary e-mail comparing submitted rates and selects the best offer
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approve
(optionally) the cost to ship is approved or rejected by the appropriate decision-maker (single click of link in request e-mail)
management
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execute
the winning provider receives detailed instructions and executes shipment
provider
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manage
the customer can download an activity report to use as the basis for KPIs on responsiveness and competitiveness
customer
get in touch with kg³
kg³ on LinkedIn
Feel free to connect on LinkedIn with Lee Eden, the founder of kg³. With 20 years of supply-chain and logistics experience Lee would be honoured to share ideas and learn from your approach to transportation procurement. Lee is British but living permanently in the Czech Republic since 1994.