Spot-Buy Procurement | Cargobase

Request For Quote

Get more, better, and faster quotes with our standardized quoting feature.

Post an RFQ (Request For Quotation) to your preferred LSPs (Logistics Service Providers) within minutes.
LSPs are automatically filtered based on your requirements and their capabilities.
Our proprietary quoting algorithm distributes your request to the appropriate teams and contacts.
Logistics Service Providers are informed through email and mobile notifications.

Receive Quotes

Cargobase users receive an average of 3.2 quotes per RFQ.

Set timers to ensure Logistics Service Providers match your timelines.
Monitor if your Logistics Service Providers are working on your request.
Message your Logistics Service Providers for clarifications or negotiations.
Trigger a second round of negotiations.
Create fair competition with a quoting traffic light.
Get automatically notified when your RFQ is ready for evaluation.

Compare and Evaluate the Quoted Solutions

Simply pick and book

Single-screen bid comparison on multiple variables (cost, transit time, freight mode, shipping schedule, LSP performance)
Unique evaluation of solutions across different freight modes
See the full cost breakdowns of quotations
Smart ranking of submitted quotes
Export your completed RFQs for internal reporting or audit purposes in Excel, CSV, or PDF

Fully Customized to Your Procurement Policy

Centrally manage your pool of preferred Logistics Service Providers
Set local, regional or global approval flows and thresholds
Manage your users’ visibility and authorization levels
Configure your procurement rules (minimum # of bidders, capability profiles, quoting timelines, etc.)
Add required data points to ensure shipments are booked with a valid cost center, WBS, PO#, and reason code
Fully transparent and documented procurement process for internal audit and compliance purposes