Why Outsource?

In today's world of escalating transportation costs, and the pressing daily demands of recruiting and managing the labor function related to transportation, outsourcing of transportation is an attractive alternative. When it comes to DirectLink as a service provider, we are a choice… not a chance! Outsourcing an internal transportation system is a very sensitive and time-consuming decision. Many of our clients previously had internal programs prior to selecting DirectLink as their transportation partner. Our management team will work with your management to determine the rewards your company will receive by outsourcing your transportation needs. Outsourcing has many benefits when the right transportation partner is selected.

The Road To Outsourcing

There are many steps to making an informed decision concerning the outsourcing of transportation. DirectLink can take you through the proper planning and evaluation. Just to name a few of the steps, DirectLink will:

• Evaluate and Assess the Current Operating Environment. During this process our team and yours will share information that will help DirectLink's management develop an understanding of the most intricate details of your business as it relates to transportation. We will learn what, where, and how you are currently operating. We will learn why you are operating the way you do today and how transportation contributes to your company’s competitive advantage.

• We will learn your business. We will review with your staff our observations and provide you with a clear and concise report of your current operating environment. By doing this, you will find that our team understands the complexities of your business. This process will bring both parties together, your team and ours, in developing alternatives for consideration.

• Develop an Outsourced Transportation Solution. Our team will develop an alternative transportation solution as it considers all aspects of your current business environment.

• Present an Alternative. We will present our opportunities in a format that compares your current operating environment to any proposals for outsourcing. You will clearly see the positives, and any negatives, in considering DirectLink as your outsourced transportation partner.

• Compare. Cost comparisons and service level will be easily determined.

Contact us today to discuss how we can begin a study with your team!