The comparison problem
Forwarders quote differently: some bundle charges, others split line items. Without a normalized model, comparisons are biased and slow.
Normalization = map all quotes to a shared structure: Base + Fuel + Handling + Duty/Tax + Surcharges.
The line-item model
- Base (by lane/mode)
- Fuel (explicit or %)
- Handling (origin/destination)
- Surcharges (security, remote area, etc.)
- Duties & Taxes (if applicable)
Scoring beyond price
Price matters — but so do ETA, service level, and compliance. Use weighted scoring (e.g., 60/25/15).
Workflow in Logwo
- Define your template
- Collect structured bids
- Auto-map to your line-item model
- Compare with weights & exceptions surfaced
- Award + export audit summary
Result: faster decisions, less rework, and defensible awards.
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