transportation-spend-analyzer

# Transportation Spend Analyzer ## Overview The Transportation Spend Analyzer provides comprehensive freight spend analysis and benchmarking capabilities for cost optimization and carrier negotiation support. It analyzes spend patterns, identifies savings opportunities, and provides market intelligence for strategic procurement decisions. ## Capabilities - **Spend Cube Analysis**: Analyze transportation spend across dimensions including lane, carrier, mode, and time - **Lane-Level Rate Benchmarking**: Compare rates against market benchmarks at the lane level - **Accessorial Cost Breakdown**: Analyze accessorial charges and identify reduction opportunities - **Mode Optimization Opportunity Identification**: Identify opportunities to shift freight to more cost-effective modes - **Contract vs. Spot Analysis**: Compare performance and cost of contract versus spot shipments - **Carrier Performance Cost Correlation**: Correlate carrier costs with service performance metrics - **Savings Opportunity Quantification**: Quantify potential savings from identified optimization opportunities ## Tools and Libraries - Spend Analysis Tools - Benchmarking Databases (DAT, Chainalytics) - TMS Analytics - Data Visualization Libraries ## Used By Processes - Carrier Selection and Procurement - Freight Audit and Payment - Route Optimization ## Usage ```yaml skill: transportation-spend-analyzer inputs: analysis_period: start: "2025-01-01" end: "2025-12-31" spend_data: total_...