Reduce transportation and logistics costs. Strengthen your carrier and provider relationships. Build a sourcing process that delivers savings year after year.
For many companies, transportation and logistics represent one of the largest categories of indirect spend—yet few organizations apply the same rigor to sourcing these services as they do to direct materials. That gap between what companies spend and what they should spend is where Gilbert Sachs Group operates.
Our strategic sourcing and outsourcing consultants have saved our clients over $250M in transportation and logistics spend for Fortune 100, Fortune 500, and mid-market companies. We bring a proven, data-driven methodology to every engagement—whether you need to renegotiate carrier contracts, select a 3PL partner, or redesign your entire logistics outsourcing strategy.
What We Do
Our strategic sourcing and outsourcing advisory covers the full spectrum of transportation and logistics services. We work across all modes—truckload, LTL, intermodal, ocean, air, and parcel—and adapt our approach to the specific needs, scale, and complexity of your operation.
Transportation Strategic Sourcing
We manage competitive sourcing events across all transportation modes, including fleet and dedicated services. Our process combines deep market intelligence with structured RFI/RFP management and, where appropriate, e-auction strategies to drive maximum value. Every sourcing engagement includes a thorough assessment of your current spend, carrier base, and contract terms before we go to market on your behalf. Our sourcing projects consistently deliver measurable savings, and we build in freight audit and compliance tracking to ensure those savings are sustained long after the engagement ends.
3PL, 4PL & Lead Logistics Provider (LLP) Selection
Choosing the right logistics partner is one of the most consequential decisions a supply chain organization can make—and one of the hardest to reverse. We help companies navigate the 3PL and 4PL selection process with a structured, unbiased evaluation methodology. From defining your requirements and building a shortlist to managing the RFP process and negotiating contracts, we ensure the provider you select is the right strategic fit—not just the lowest bidder. For organizations considering a Lead Logistics Provider model, we advise on governance structures, performance management frameworks, and transition planning to minimize disruption.
Integrated Logistics & TMS Advisory
Technology is only as effective as the process it supports. We help companies evaluate, select, and implement Transportation Management System (TMS) software that integrates with their existing operations. Our advisory goes beyond vendor selection—we work with your team to define workflows, configure routing guides, and establish the reporting and analytics capabilities that turn your TMS into a strategic decision-making tool.
Customs & Freight Forwarding Services
Global supply chains introduce complexity in customs compliance, trade regulations, and international freight management. We help companies simplify global trade logistics by evaluating and optimizing their customs brokerage and freight forwarding relationships, ensuring regulatory compliance while reducing landed costs.
Our Approach
Every engagement follows a structured, repeatable process refined across hundreds of projects:
Baseline and Discovery.
We start by analyzing your current spend data, carrier relationships, contract terms, and service levels. This establishes the factual foundation for everything that follows.
Market Analysis and Strategy.
Using current market intelligence and benchmarking data, we identify where your spend is misaligned with market rates and where structural improvements will have the greatest impact.
Sourcing Execution.
We manage the full RFI/RFP cycle—from carrier outreach and bid evaluation to negotiation and award. Where appropriate, we use e-auction strategies to drive competitive tension and maximize savings.
Implementation and Knowledge Transfer
We don’t hand off a report and walk away. Our team works alongside yours to implement new contracts, configure routing guides, and establish the tracking and reporting tools you need to sustain savings independently.
Ongoing Performance Monitoring.
We help you set up freight audit and payment processes, compliance tracking, and KPI dashboards so that the gains from sourcing are locked in—not eroded over time.
Results That Speak for Themselves
- $1B+ in transportation and logistics spend sourced
- $250M+ in total client savings delivered across all engagements
- 60+ logistics and supply chain specialists on the GSG team
- 20+ years helping companies transform their logistics operations
“Partnering with GSG delivered enormous savings and transformed our international transportation management through expert market analysis and innovative e-auction strategies.”
Related Case Studies
Transportation and Logistics Strategic Sourcing — How GSG sourced over $1 billion in transportation spend for Fortune 100 and Fortune 500 clients, delivering significant savings on every project.
Process Engineering and Outsourcing — GSG re-engineered the transportation function for a $9 billion utility, outsourcing to qualified 3PL suppliers and generating $750K in first-year savings.
Transportation Management Assessment and Process Redesign — A comprehensive assessment and redesign of transportation management processes for improved efficiency and cost control.
Why Companies Choose GSG for Strategic Sourcing
- We’ve been in your carriers’ shoes. Our team includes former logistics executives, procurement leaders, and operations managers who have sat on both sides of the
- negotiating table. That perspective helps us find outcomes that are fair, sustainable, and built on strong carrier relationships—not just the lowest bid.
- We transfer knowledge, not dependence. On completion of every engagement, we turn over comprehensive toolsets, templates, and processes to your team. Our goal is to make your organization self-sufficient, not to create an ongoing consulting dependency.
- We bring 60+ experts across every mode. Whether your challenge involves domestic truckload, international ocean freight, last-mile delivery, or a combination of all three, we have specialists with deep experience in your specific mode and market.
- We measure everything. Every GSG engagement starts with a clear baseline and ends with documented, verifiable results. We don’t deal in vague promises—we deal in numbers.
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of companies benefit from transportation strategic sourcing?
Any organization spending $5 million or more annually on transportation and logistics is a strong candidate. Our clients range from mid-market manufacturers and distributors to Fortune 100 global enterprises. The common thread is a recognition that transportation spend can be managed more strategically and that the savings potential is significant.
Ready to Reduce Your Transportation Spend?
Schedule a no-obligation sourcing assessment with our team. We’ll identify your savings potential and outline a clear path to results.
Or call us directly: 561.630.0365
GSG’s expertise in ocean freight management helped us achieve breakthrough results while streamlining our global transportation procurement process.
Senior Manager
Global Ocean Procurement, McCormick
Through expert modeling and process optimization, GSG transformed our logistics operations, delivering both immediate and long-term strategic value.
Vice President Logistics
DiversiTech
Through data-driven analysis and collaborative problem-solving, GSG helped us build a stronger, more efficient freight management program that delivered immediate savings and long-term value.