AgentSkillsCN

carrier-selection-optimizer

运用多准则决策分析技术，实现承运商的自动化评估与优选，以达成最优的货运采购目标。

SKILL.md
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name: carrier-selection-optimizer
description: Automated carrier evaluation and selection skill using multi-criteria decision analysis for optimal freight procurement
allowed-tools:
  - Read
  - Write
  - Glob
  - Grep
  - Bash
  - WebFetch
metadata:
  specialization: logistics
  domain: business
  category: transportation
  priority: medium

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

yaml
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