ECFA Transportation Services

Drop Ship Vendor Management
Drop ship vendors are an extension of your company and your customer service. Controlling service levels and costs are an important part of serving the early childhood market. ECFA has developed the controls necessary to manage this important part you your business:

• ELECTRONIC TRACKING OF ALL SHIPMENTS WITH EXPECTED ARRIVAL DATES
• Proof’s of delivery
• Controlled carrier selection – detailed shipping instructions
• Common rates – all carriers
• Pre-set bill of lading forms
• 24/7 support services
• Freight bill audit for compliance
• Charge back program for non-compliance costs

Carrier Contracts
Participation in our unique single rate base contracts provides protection
from industry wide annual increases, and offers single-class rating tailored
to our clients specific product mix.

Freight Bill Processing
Our common rate base and freight bill processing system simplifies
auditing and payment. We minimize paper by offering a variety of
processing options and customized reporting.

Intransit Tracking
Complete tracking of all freight from all our carriers in one web based system.

LTL Rating System
Our custom designed rating system provides actual cost based on our
consortium contracts covering all points in the US. Rate online at the best time
for you and get an immediate accurate answer.

Client Services
Our direct marketing operations experienced staff provides day-to-day
operational support services designed to meet the needs of purchasing,
receiving and shipping operations.

Vendor Routing
Our automated vendor routing system provides complete control over
carrier selection and enforced compliance.