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carrier-selection-optimizer
Automated carrier evaluation and selection skill using multi-criteria decision analysis for optimal freight procurement
Install this agent skill to your Project
npx add-skill https://github.com/a5c-ai/babysitter/tree/main/library/specializations/domains/business/logistics/skills/carrier-selection-optimizer
Metadata
Additional technical details for this skill
- domain
- business
- category
- transportation
- priority
- medium
- specialization
- logistics
SKILL.md
Carrier Selection Optimizer
Overview
The Carrier Selection Optimizer is an automated skill that evaluates and selects optimal carriers for freight shipments using multi-criteria decision analysis. It combines performance metrics, cost analysis, capacity availability, and service level requirements to recommend the best carrier for each shipment while supporting strategic procurement decisions.
Capabilities
- Carrier Performance Scoring: Calculate and maintain composite performance scores based on on-time delivery, damage rates, and customer feedback
- Rate Comparison and Analysis: Compare contracted rates, spot rates, and accessorial charges across carriers for cost optimization
- Capacity Availability Checking: Real-time verification of carrier capacity and equipment availability for requested lanes and dates
- Service Level Matching: Match shipment requirements with carrier capabilities including transit times, handling requirements, and special services
- Historical Performance Benchmarking: Analyze carrier performance trends and compare against industry benchmarks
- Contract Compliance Validation: Verify that carrier selections comply with contracted terms, volume commitments, and business rules
- Spot Rate Negotiation Support: Provide market intelligence and historical data to support spot rate negotiations
Tools and Libraries
- TMS APIs
- Carrier Rating Databases
- Procurement Analytics Platforms
- EDI Integration Libraries
Used By Processes
- Carrier Selection and Procurement
- Freight Audit and Payment
- Shipment Tracking and Visibility
Usage
skill: carrier-selection-optimizer
inputs:
shipment:
origin: "Chicago, IL"
destination: "Los Angeles, CA"
weight_lbs: 15000
freight_class: 70
pickup_date: "2026-02-01"
delivery_date: "2026-02-05"
equipment_type: "dry_van"
special_requirements: ["liftgate", "appointment_delivery"]
selection_criteria:
priority: "cost" # or "service" or "balanced"
min_carrier_score: 85
preferred_carriers: ["CARRIER001", "CARRIER002"]
outputs:
recommendations:
- carrier_id: "CARRIER001"
carrier_name: "ABC Logistics"
rate: 2150.00
transit_days: 3
performance_score: 92
on_time_rate: 96.5
recommendation_rank: 1
- carrier_id: "CARRIER003"
carrier_name: "XYZ Transport"
rate: 2050.00
transit_days: 4
performance_score: 88
on_time_rate: 94.2
recommendation_rank: 2
Integration Points
- Transportation Management Systems (TMS)
- Carrier Portals and APIs
- Rate Management Systems
- Procurement Platforms
- Performance Management Systems
Performance Metrics
- Carrier cost savings percentage
- Service level achievement rate
- Carrier compliance rate
- Time to carrier selection
- Rate accuracy percentage
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