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Transportation Procurement Services

Save money and free your teams to do what they do best. E2open’s experienced professionals can manage your transportation procurement events from start to finish based on your requirements and preferences.
Conducting regular transportation procurement events can reduce your reliance on spot markets and maximize the benefits of routing guide compliance. Let our team manage all aspects of sourcing for you and help secure the best rates for your required service levels.
Drive transportation savings with expert help
We manage, but you’re in the driver’s seat
Working for and with you, we will outline the project steps and timeline. Our team simplifies the collaborative processes of preparing and executing an RFP event, while also providing complex data management, analysis and communication. You are with us every step of the way. We do the work. You give the approval.
We provide consultative services, but we are not consultants. Our focus is to help make you as successful as possible with the understanding that transportation procurement is a balancing act between cost, service and relationship. We supply the data and conduct analyses for you, enabling you to make informed decisions.
Awarding a lane at a fair market rate—one that will get you the truck when you need it—is more important than awarding a load to a carrier that may not be there at the right time. With our experience, we are operators at heart, and producing a real result is better than only providing a low-cost solution.
Our experts ease the load—for you and your carrier partners
With your input, our team does the initial setup and identifies additional carriers based on geography and capabilities to add to your incumbent carrier list. E2open will manage all the lane data aggregation, send out the invitations and facilitate the bidding process.
We also make it easy for carriers to participate by providing standardized templates each carrier can easily fill out and upload. Once we kick off a round, our team actively monitors carrier responses and reaches out to carriers directly to drive participation. Based on those responses, our team sets up and runs multiple award scenarios using a select list of carrier/lane criteria as it applies to a particular event.
Our analysis supports optimal award assignments to ensure that your freight is aligned with the highest-value service provider. After you select the carrier, we issue awards to that carrier and collect all required documentation for you.
With e2open’s managed transportation procurement service, you can lighten your load and increase efficiencies:
Transforming your company’s direct procurement processes from tactical to strategic requires an evaluation of where your department is today and where you want to be in the future. E2open provides essentials to help guide you on your journey.

Case Study
Dawn Foods blends the ingredients for transportation success
Next-generation best practices and logistics analysis services from e2open help Dawn Foods make better business decisions.
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The Power of the Network: Enhancing Logistics Through Strategic Carrier Connection
In today’s rapidly evolving logistics landscape, a transportation management system (TMS) connected to a robust and reliable carrier network — utilizing timely and accurate shipment data — plays a crucial role in maintaining a resilient supply chain. This on-demand webinar explores how access to a scalable carrier network can drive on-time deliveries, reduce costs, and enhance customer satisfaction in the face of market uncertainty and disruptions. Industry experts from e2open, Shippeo, and Talking Logistics discuss the transformative impact of network-centric TMS connecting shippers to thousands of carriers and high-quality, decision-grade data to deliver real-time visibility and operational efficiency. Viewers can gain insights into the advantages of leveraging high-performing carriers within the world’s largest carrier network and learn about cutting-edge visibility technologies that improve decision-making and on-time performance. Key topics include: The key advantages of a comprehensive carrier network to optimize transportation costs and flexibility Ways to exceed customer expectations with […]
2025 Gartner® Report Magic Quadrant™ for Transportation Management Systems (TMS)
Gartner® Names e2open a Leader for Third Consecutive Year Domestic and international logistics face increasing complexity, labor shortages, stricter environmental regulations, shipping delays, and more unpredictable risks than supply chain leaders care to count. While these challenges are out of our control, we can manage how we face these challenges by building agility and resiliency in our supply chains. The e2open Transportation Management (TMS) solution can help companies gain unprecedented control to navigate even the most complex logistics challenges. From a single platform, you’ll have the power to: Simplify and optimize logistics activities for carrier procurement, planning, execution, and settlement for all modes and regions Review real-time rating and performance benchmarking for immediate access to guaranteed capacity at optimal rates Optimize shipments to balance cost savings and service delivery performance metrics Immediately access innovations and future-proof transportation for challenges ahead The 2025 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Transportation Management Systems evaluates […]
Improve Your Transportation Performance with e2open Reporting as a Service
Managing Risk in Challenging Times and Changing Environments
The maritime shipping industry has faced significant disruptions in recent years. From the global impact of COVID-19 to the Suez Canal blockage, pressure from the Houthi conflict on marine routes, and now port strikes in the U.S., shippers are constantly navigating new challenges. These disruptions demand greater agility and flexibility in managing ocean shipping operations to keep businesses afloat. The need for increased efficiency is clear, and digitalization has emerged as a key solution. But what comes next? Watch industry experts from e2open, Savino Del Bene, and WaveBL in this insightful webinar, where we’ll explore: How digitalization enables real-time adaptability, helping shippers navigate delays and disruptions in the supply chain. The role of technology in boosting operational efficiency and solving unexpected issues in maritime shipping. How connecting data and platforms in day-to-day operations can lead to impactful changes and a more resilient supply chain. Speakers Luke Rowntree, Enterprise Sales Director, […]
Streamlining Global Logistics: The Shift to Modern TMS
Optimize freight costs. Gain end-to-end logistics visibility. Build resilience. Global supply chains are more interconnected—and more challenging—than ever. Shippers, third-party logistics (3PL) providers, beneficial cargo owners (BCOs), and carriers face mounting pressures: rising logistics costs, fluctuating carrier capacity, and an increasing need for real-time visibility. Are your current transportation management practices keeping you moored to the docks? In this white paper, explore how a modern transportation system (TMS) can provide your business with the right tools to combat these challenges, pull up your anchor, and sail out towards calmer seas.
Pressing the Accelerator on Supply Chain Collaboration
A global mining and construction vehicle manufacturer known for producing top-tier mining and construction equipment relies on a vast supply network to keep their machines running smoothly. With thousands of suppliers, factories, and dealers scattered worldwide, maintaining clear visibility and seamless supply chain collaboration is crucial, especially when managing interdependencies within different tiers to ensure a reliable flow of goods.
Rangel Logistics: How a Cloud-Based Transportation Management System Powered Customer Satisfaction
At Rangel Logistics Solutions, Miguel Cordeiro and his team have transformed their business operations by transitioning from an internal legacy system to e2open’s cloud-based transportation management system (TMS) designed specifically for freight forwarders. This strategic move dramatically enhanced their business operations and customer service. As Miguel puts it, “If our customers are happy, we are also happy”. This new technology has brought Rangel Logistics numerous benefits, including: Increased efficiency: Teams can now focus on core processes such as planning and delivering customer value, instead of managing manual paper-based tasks and workflows. Standardization: A unified system ensures consistent service levels and customer experiences across different geographical branches. Data and process improvements: The new technology enables more reliable data entry, automatic invoicing, and streamlined workflows. Strategic decision making: Consolidated information and more reliable data allows the team to make more informed strategic decisions. Despite initial change management challenges, Rangel Logistics employees have […]
The Connected TMS: 4 Advantages of a Reusable Carrier Network
The world’s largest carrier network, at your fingertips. The secret to success relies on resilience, adaptability, and efficiency. With e2open’s Connected Transportation Management System (TMS), you can unlock the power of reusable carrier connections and a flexible, scalable carrier network that ensures timely deliveries, reduces costs, and fuels long-term growth.
From Manual to Modern:Batory Foods’ Shift to Real-time Transportation Visibility Tracking
Batory Foods is a national distributor of sweeteners, starches,fruits, vegetables, proteins, fibers, oils, and more. It delivers a range of premium food ingredients to manufacturers in the food, beverage, and nutraceutical industries across the U.S. The company bridges top-tier food ingredient producers with food and beverage brands. With a network of warehouses and distribution centers, Batory Foods ensures rapid and efficient product delivery.
Ready, Set, Schedule: How Integrated APIs Simplify Appointment Scheduling
Appointment scheduling: it’s a significant friction point for carriers, brokers, and shippers. As a voting member of the Scheduling Standards Consortium (SSC), e2open has worked to simplify the integration the fragmented ecosystem by implementing the SSC’s standard set of communication protocols that easily connect shippers, carriers, and intermediaries through efficient data sharing and seamless connectivity. In October’s webinar, experts from e2open, our fellow SSC members, and partners will discuss the innovative Appointment API recently introduced into the e2open TMS. This webinar will include topics such as: The state of the industry and its current fragmented integration standards Background on the Scheduling Standards Consortium and what has been accomplished Definition of the new e2open TMS Appointment Scheduling API and what it can do A discussion about how carriers can take advantage of this new connection and automate the scheduling process Speakers: Jim Sanborn Director, Network Marketplace e2open Prasad Gollapalli CEO & […]
Sweet Success: Splenda’s Logistics Journey
Watch Talking Logistics, Heartland Food Products Group (proud maker of Splenda Sweeteners), and e2open in an exclusive webinar on powering effective logistics management for scalable operations with a connected transportation management system (TMS). During this webinar, you’ll gain valuable insights into the TMS selection process and technology adoption. What’s more, you’ll discover how Splenda’s logistics team uses new capabilities to drive transformational results across the company, scale with increased demand, and adapt to ongoing disruption. Learn from Splenda’s sweet success story and move your supply chain into high gear. Speakers Adrian Gonzalez President, Adelante SCM (Talking Logistics) Jeff McAtee Logistics Manager, Heartland Food Products Group Nicholas Cinatl Logistics Analyst, Heartland Food Products Group Rachelle Yeingst Senior Product Manager, e2open
Biewer Lumber Leverages e2open Rail Transportation Management Solution
Family-owned Biewer Lumber company operates mills out of six states, providing high-quality lumber to its customers. Hoping to tap into the forest product sector with a Southern Yellow Pine sawmill, the business knew it would need to lean into rail transportation at an optimal location for the new site. Read this case study to discover how the e2open Rail Transportation Management and e2open’s Logistics as a Service (LaaS) team helped Biewer Lumber identify the best location for the new mill, and secure competitive rail freight rates for transporting lumber.
Optimizing Logistics: The Nortera Story
Delivering high-quality products and services becomes challenging without a reliable Transportation Management System (TMS). Nortera, a leader in frozen and canned vegetables, faced significant supply chain challenges. Supply chain consultancy C2.0 partnered with e2open to implement their TMS, which transformed Nortera’s operations. With C2.0's expertise and e2open’s TMS, Nortera achieved remarkable optimization and streamlined logistics.
Streamline Global Parcel Operations for Efficiency and Cost Savings
Covetrus and e2open collaborate for parcel shipment optimization, execution, end-to-end visibility and analytics
On the Same Page: See How Appointment Scheduling API Can Streamline Transportation Management
Eliminating fragmentation with a standard application programming interface (API) When it comes to logistics scheduling, collaboration is crucial. The biggest challenge faced by companies and their logistics providers is fragmented data architecture, and yet, far too many of them rely on disjointed platforms to manage this task. In many cases, the process is handled manually, making scheduling more time-consuming, and vulnerable to human error. Along with other industry leaders, e2open serves as a voting member of the Scheduling Standards Consortium, which aims to reduce or eliminate the fragmentation of ecosystems in the supply chain. To this end, the e2open Transportation Management System includes a standard appointment scheduling API that provides the most up-to-date information and allows carriers to schedule appointments and communicate in real time with other stakeholders. The e2open TMS also significantly improves data sharing, creating greater efficiencies and decision-making across the supply chain. Read our solution brief to learn […]
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