As we enter our next 25 years, we’re updating how we talk about ourselves. It’s more than a boilerplate update. This shift speaks to the essence of who we are and what we do for our clients. Here’s why.
Founded in 1999, IL2000 provides Managed Freight Transportation services resulting in optimized supply chain and logistics performance. IL2000 uses a proven methodology for supply chain and logistics consulting that precedes our Managed Transportation Solution. The IL2000 Managed Transportation Solution is a SaaS-based transportation management (TMS) and BI technology bundled with freight management services.
Our services include carrier procurement, contracting and score-carding, shipment management and exception reporting, freight audit, dispute and resolution, and continuous improvement consulting leveraging our BI technology.
The transportation modes supported include less than truckload (LTL), full truckload, international (import, export, FCL, LCL, and airfreight), and parcel.
Supply chain needs are shifting, and 3PLs and brokers don’t cut it any longer.
It’s no longer enough to take a transactional view and book loads in isolation. Rather it’s about true freight management solutions. End-to-end execution of logistics-as-a-service (LaaS) aimed not (only) at securing cheap rates for shipments, but at optimizing a company’s supply chain through fine-tuning every aspect of their logistics performance.
That’s a big promise.
How we deliver begins with our proven methodology for supply chain and logistics consulting. It is detailed, thorough and personalized to meet your unique needs. And we’ve been doing that for years.
Our proven process
- Getting to know IL2000 – We begin a new client relationship with an in-depth quantitative and qualitative analysis to understand a potential client’s logistics and freight management process. It involves months of shipment-level data and interviews with key personnel across the supply chain. Our final presentation highlights deficiencies and optimization opportunities across their current supply chain and freight management process. It’s a clear roadmap for potential improvements and cost savings.
- Turning actionable insights into customized solutions – Our fine-tuned implementation process turns the data into a strategic plan, fueling impactful and continuous improvement across the entire logistics operations. We generally start with integrating our SaaS-based tech with the client’s ERP via APIs. This unlocks our Transportation Management System (TMS), freight audit and payment system, and Business Intelligence (BI) system. We also handle carrier negotiation and contracting, shipment management, and exception resolution.
- Consulting expertise across industries – Tailored solutions are based on 25 years of transportation expertise and cross-industry knowledge, including automotive, packaging materials, plastics, consumer packaged goods, chemicals, industrial products, military distribution, and home furnishings, including furniture. Our consultation process includes visualization of freight movement and costs savings analysis and is completely free for our clients, with no upfront costs. We only charge for the freight invoices, which are significantly lowered thanks to our optimization efforts tailored to meet client needs.
What a true managed transportation solution looks like
Traditionally, in-house logistics management teams have worked to keep shipments moving with carrier-direct and broker models. As market challenges mount and supply chain complexity grows, this model is being revolutionized by logistics-as-a-service (LaaS), which outsources the process to experts to address issues such as limited transportation resources, changing requirements, talent shortages and inability to secure better rates.
LaaS is defined by its relationship to managed transportation. It’s a constant focus on the full needs of your supply chain, not load by load. Freight management specialists look at your shipping differently. Here are the big divides.
- Carrier procurement, contracting and score-carding - We prioritize building strong relationships with carriers on your behalf, based on a thorough understanding of your business needs. By carefully matching your requirements with vetted, reliable carriers, we ensure top-notch service and long-term partnerships, allowing you to focus on your core business.
- BI technology & data analysis - Our experts review all your shipping data, providing insightful recommendations and customized PowerBI dashboards via our advanced analytics capabilities. We also conduct center-of-gravity studies to optimize your distribution points, reducing costs, delivery times, and uncertainty. This is not a one-point-in time view, but a daily optimization focus that will improve efficiency despite supply chain disruptions.
- Continuous improvement consulting - Your logistics functions are critical to your success, and planning and mitigating risk are just the beginning. As consultants, we focus on continuous improvement through weekly meetings and quarterly business reviews, ensuring your supply chain is efficient, cost-effective, and fully transparent. Our comprehensive process eliminates uncertainty and costly mistakes, provides actionable data insights, enhances customer satisfaction, and enables strategic supply chain planning, ultimately strengthening your market position.
- A fully customizable TMS with shipment management and exception reporting - Unlike inflexible and costly off-the-shelf systems, our proprietary TMS, developed over 25 years, provides quick, easy shipping and full supply chain visibility, tailored to your needs—and we include it at no extra charge because it's essential to our service.
- Freight audit, dispute and resolution – A lot can be gained (or lost) in the handling of freight auditing and payment. Our services streamline the auditing process, correcting billing errors, enhancing operational efficiency, and offering valuable data insights for strategic decision-making. The effect is far-reaching from ensuring compliance and improving carrier relationships, to supporting scalable growth, all while saving you time and money–must-haves in the global supply chain.
- Flexibility and adaptability - We prioritize responsiveness and innovation by tailoring our teams and software solutions to your evolving needs. Our dedicated approach includes customizing our TMS, expanding teams, and providing continuous BI insights to ensure your logistics operations are always optimized.
Expertly optimized shipping modes for maximum efficiency
Our experts leverage in-depth knowledge to optimize shipping modes and methods, saving you valuable time and money while enhancing operational efficiency.
IL2000 handles all transportation modes, including less than truckload (LTL), full truckload (TL), and International (import, export, FCL, LCL, and airfreight), and parcel, delivering tailored recommendations to meet customer demands and stay ahead of the competition.
Shift toward supply chain success
Choosing IL2000 for your logistics needs is a strategic move toward a more efficient, cost-effective, and transparent supply chain. Our managed transportation solution goes beyond transactional services by providing comprehensive support, including carrier procurement, BI technology, continuous improvement consulting, and a customizable TMS. Leveraging our expertise and innovative solutions ensures that your logistics operations are optimized, adaptable, and ready to meet the challenges of the modern market. Partner with IL2000 and experience the benefits of a fully managed, expertly tailored logistics service.
Let’s start with your no-obligation supply chain analysis now.