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Anchor Advantage, LLCGlobal Transportation Solutions
Anchor AdvantageAnchor Advantage
NVOCC / OTI, licensed by the Federal Maritime Commission (#021494NF)
Streamlined service for all segments of transportation, tailored to your needs
Door‐to‐door service from almost any origin or destination worldwide.
Our mission is to help you succeed in global business!
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ServicesStreamline your forwarding by:
Negotiating the best rate for you through all stages of transportBooking your cargo with door‐to‐door serviceArrangement of pickup and delivery using only bonded agentsg p p y g y gManagement of shipping documentation including AES filingCoordination of customs brokerageWarehousing and distribution arrangement as neededInternal process improvement consultingInternal process improvement consultingRisk management through insurance
We offer competitive rates to small to medium sized shippers without requirement of contractual minimum volumes
Other services include:•Sourcing and quality guidance•Landed cost analysis•Landed cost analysis•Container utilization•Packaging advice
Challenges in global trade today•How much should you be paying for transportation?y p y g p
•High overhead cost managing logistics functions
•Disconnect between various transport modes causing•Disconnect between various transport modes, causing lead time variation
•High cost of expedited freight due to reactive rather than proactive management
•Higher inventories or lost sales due to uncertainty in supply chain reliabilitysupply chain reliability
Cost Reduction
The Cost of the Global Supply ChainF i ht d t t ti t f 4 36% f C t f G d S ld
Cost Reduction
Freight and transportation accounts for an average 4.36% of Cost of Goods Sold (COGS). This is the largest and most actionable area for near‐term supply chain
cost improvement.
Supply Chain Element Spend•Freight and Transportation ‐ All Modes 4.36% of sales
•Warehousing 1.8% of sales
•Order Entry / Customer Service .55% of sales
Ad i i t ti 36% f l•Administration .36% of sales
•Inventory Carrying Costs 2.07% of sales
•Total Average Supply Chain Cost 9 14% of salesTotal Average Supply Chain Cost 9.14% of sales
Sources: CASS, Stephens, Herbert W. Davis
Cost Reduction
Average Freight Spend, International and Domestic, by US Shippers
Cost Reduction
Rail F i ht
Other14%
Depending on your organization’s shipping needs, ocean & air freight may indicate a significant portion
TL / LTL20%
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Freight4%
may indicate a significant portion of your total costs.
Reliable, predictable ocean service h l i i i th d f l tAir
Freight34%
Ocean Freight
28%
helps minimize the need for last minute expediting using much more expensive air transport.
Anchor Advantage can help you minimize costs in all areas of transportation.
Supply Chain ComplexitySupply Chain Complexity
Do you know where your cargo is?
Risk Management
Over 200 cargo ships sink each year!
Risk Management
Anchor Advantage will help you d t d th i k t iunderstand the risks to your cargo in
all steps of the supply chain. We can offer you both advice and insurance to mitigate this risk.
A. Identify Risks in Supply Chain Where You Have Financial Interest
B. Establish Clear Contracts with Buyers & Suppliers (Don’t Assume Inco‐terms address It)
C. If you Import, Control the Insurance Do not assume that the steam‐ship line is responsible!
Why Anchor Advantage?•Single point contact – eliminate complexity of communication between different transportation modes
Why Anchor Advantage?
transportation modes
•Scale‐able resource to eliminate high internal overhead costs
W ld id d d i•Worldwide door‐to‐door service
•Improved visibility with milestone alerts
•Minimize risk and uncertainty
•Know that you are getting the best cost available for all your shipping needs
Not just a service provider…We want to become part of YOUR team!
Let us provide a quote today!
Why Anchor Advantage?
Meet the owners…
Julie Farmer
Chief Logistics Officer with over 11 years leadership experience in both international and domestic trafficking, contract negotiations, purchasing, inventory and supply chain management. Certified Purchasing Manager with hands‐on experience in the following:following:
• Int’l Freight Contract Negotiation • LTL and TL Contract Negotiation • Air Freight Negotiations• 3PL coordination • Container Utilization • Inbound freight scheduling• Outbound freight scheduling • C‐TPAT • Customs Compliance• Customs Brokerage Negotiations • Harmonized Tariff Classifications • Import / Export Documentation• Supply Chain Management • Forecasting • Inventory Analysis
Why Anchor Advantage?
Meet the ownersMeet the owners…
Dee KivettDee Kivett
Chief Operations Officer with fifteen years of experience in world‐class sourcing and manufacturing companies, including automotive OEM. BS Mechanical Engineering / MS Engineering Science / MBA with Honors. Certified Six Sigma Black Belt, ISO Lead Auditor, and Lean Manufacturing Kaizen Leader with hands‐on success in the following initiatives:
Global Sourcing/Procurement Supply Chain Optimization Project ManagementSix Sigma Lean Manufacturing & Operations ISO 9000Certification & AuditingSupplier Development Toyota Production System Kaizen/Change LeadershipVariable Cost Productivity Cost of Quality Reduction Multi‐function Product DevelopmentVisual Work Centers Post‐Sales Service Quality Focus TeamsQ yWarranty Programs Employee Motivation Coaching & Training