Transportation
Carrier Assignment
The process of selecting a specific carrier to transport goods.
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Updated 2025-10-01
Definition
Carrier assignment involves choosing the most suitable transportation provider based on cost, speed, reliability, and route optimization.
Overview
Overview
Carrier assignment is part of freight management and logistics planning.
Criteria
- Cost-efficiency
- Transit time
- Carrier performance
- Load requirements
Example
A logistics manager selects FedEx for a time-sensitive shipment and UPS for bulk, lower-priority shipments.
Tags
#Carrier#Logistics#Shipping#Assignment
Related Terms
Freight Forwarder
Transportation Management System (TMS)
Carrier Performance Analysis
