CHEMICAL LOGISTICS
technology applications; and dedicated managed account teams. Its logistics services include cross-border solutions; inventory optimization and management; transloading; and consulting and supply chain design. KAG Logistics’ dedicated managed transportation services encompass people, processes, and technology— all dedicated to exceeding customers’ requirements. For instance, KAG Logistics might allocate equipment to a customer account, enhancing on-time service and reliability, capturing capacity, and providing more predictable costs, Gonya says. When it’s helpful, KAG Logistics will place an employee on-site at a customer location or dedicate resources within its own facilities. PROVIDING VISIBILITY With many client companies taking a just-in-time approach to inventory management, visibility has become critical. “Companies are running lean and planning their resources so they can get materials right into production,” Gonya says. KAG Logistics’ Optimate transportation management system selects the right mode, equipment, and contract to safely and cost-effectively transport customers’ shipments, while also providing real-time shipment visibility, including control tower access to track all moving freight across all carriers. In addition, dedicated KAG Logistics personnel can proactively identify, communicate, and manage shipment exceptions as early as possible to avoid supply chain disruptions. As a result, clients can be confident their supply chains are operating at peak efficiency, Gonya says. The dashboard analytics solution KAG Logistics offers provides drill- down metrics and customizable reports. These can highlight carrier performance, financials, and key performance indicators, among other information, providing shippers with the information that helps them more effectively manage their day-to-day business needs.
each site. “This detail can save drivers from wasting hours-of-service time by driving to the nearest tank truck wash only to find it can’t meet their needs,” Cordock says. When partnering with clients in a managed transportation relationship, Bulk Connection acts as an extension of their business, leveraging its network and experience to handle all the client’s bulk transport needs. Among other responsibilities, Bulk Connection obtains quotes, vets carriers, and manages paperwork. Shippers often save money and time, lower their risk, and can better meet customers’ needs. In working in a managed transportation relationship with a manufacturer of chemical products distributed across the United States, Bulk Connection took over all liquid bulk shipping. It sourced and booked liquid bulk loads, vetted carriers, ensured information was current, and followed up with key personnel at loading and unloading sites to confirm that they were prepared to receive drivers. The shipper gained the expertise of an ISO- 9001-certified bulk freight specialist as part of its team. Bulk Connection even stationed one of its employees at the company’s headquarters. He developed an in-depth understanding of the shipper’s business, which informed his approach to his responsibilities. The relationship continued for about nine years, until a merger at the
chemical manufacturer brought it to a conclusion. During that time, the shipper’s liquid bulk transportation costs dropped by between 12 and 14%. All Bulk Connection clients can benefit from the company’s expertise— many Bulk Connection employees have been with the company for 20-plus years—and commitment. “Whatever chemical you’re shipping, chances are we know it well and know what it takes to ship it safely,” Cordock says. KAG Logistics: Industry-Leading Transportation Management Solutions KAG Logistics boasts a strong legacy in the chemical industry, where its network of experienced carrier partners and personnel can manage any shipment, no matter how complex. At the same time, KAG Logistics continues to add modes, including truckload, flatbed, transload, ground expedite, and others, to complement its liquid and dry bulk transport niche in the market. The goal? “To follow the footprint throughout a customer’s supply chain and be there to support all their potential needs,” says Gonya, senior vice president. Headquartered in North Canton, Ohio, and with three locations across North America, KAG Logistics also offers a range of transportation management solutions. These include multimodal transportation; capacity solutions including brokerage; carrier management and procurement;
With its experienced personnel and network of carrier partners, KAG Logistics can manage any shipment, regardless of its complexity.
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