Transportation & Logistics
Move freight faster. Spend smarter.
Transformative results for transportation & logistics
Stay ahead as the freight market changes
Improve visibility for buyers and carriers
The Arkestro platform gives both sides a clear view of each negotiation round, from quote submission through completion.
Speed up negotiations
Cut cycle times from months to weeks by leading events with data-backed pricing instead of manual lane-by-lane negotiation.
Strengthen supply chain resilience
Reduce reliance on any single carrier by broadening your supplier base, so you can stay ahead of capacity and fuel volatility.
Minimize and mitigate risk
Turn every event into a transparent record. Built-in document requirements and a full audit trail give teams the visibility and confidence they need.
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FAQ
Everything you need to know about predictive procurement for transportation and logistics.
Predictive procurement uses AI, game theory, and behavioral science to simulate sourcing outcomes before a freight event begins. Instead of waiting for carriers to quote, procurement leads with data-backed suggested offers built from spend history, market trends, and carrier behavior. Logistics teams reach competitive rates faster, across every lane and route in the network, without adding headcount.
Predictive procurement lets logistics teams run competitive sourcing events across thousands of routes and their entire carrier base at once. Arkestro recommends a starting price for each line item, then gives each carrier individualized, route-level feedback on how competitive their offer is. Many carriers have never received this kind of feedback, so they understand where they stand and have a clear reason to sharpen their offers. Negotiation cycles move up to 60% faster.
No. Carriers and logistics suppliers don't need to onboard or register before being invited to an event. Carriers open the invitation from their email, review an AI-prepared suggested quote, and submit. That ease of use drives high carrier participation, which lets transportation teams bring more competition into every sourcing event.
Arkestro's Live in Five implementation gets enterprise teams from kickoff to live sourcing events in five working sessions. Arkestro ingests historical spend data, contracts, and supplier records, then turns thousands of line items into live events quickly. Customers typically see payback in 45 days.