Craig T. Hall - Holland MI, US Jeffrey W. Potts - Holland MI, US Dan Dershem - Holland MI, US Andrew J. Bass - Holland MI, US
Assignee:
LeanLogistics, Inc. - Holland MI
International Classification:
G06Q 30/00
US Classification:
705 37, 705 26, 705 27, 705 38, 705 80
Abstract:
An online electronic marketplace in which carriers bid for loads tendered by shippers, and shippers purchase the most attractive transportation services. The system described herein efficiently matches loads and capacities, lowers transaction costs, and creates value through enhanced visibility to information resulting in efficient transportation and financial transactions. According to specific embodiments, the present invention combines a neutral marketplace patterned after a stock exchange, with the electronic format of an Internet auction site to create a trading system for the logistics industry.
Methods And Apparatus For Connecting Shippers And Carriers In The Third Party Logistics Environment Via The Internet
Craig T. Hall - Holland MI, US Jeffrey W. Potts - Holland MI, US Dan Dershem - Holland MI, US Andrew J. Bass - Holland MI, US
Assignee:
LeanLogistics, Inc. - Holland MI
International Classification:
G06Q 99/00 G06Q 30/00
US Classification:
705 26, 705 1
Abstract:
An online electronic marketplace in which carriers bid for loads tendered by shippers, and shippers purchase the most attractive transportation services. The system described herein efficiently matches loads and capacities, lowers transaction costs, and creates value through enhanced visibility to information resulting in efficient transportation and financial transactions. According to specific embodiments, the present invention combines a neutral marketplace patterned after a stock exchange, with the electronic format of an Internet auction site to create a trading system for the logistics industry.
Dr. Potts graduated from the Wayne State University School of Medicine in 2000. He works in Bay City, MI and 1 other location and specializes in Internal Medicine. Dr. Potts is affiliated with Covenant Healthcare and Mclaren Bay Region.
Jeffrey Potts (1994-1997), Victoria Thomas (1994-1998), Travis Ponder (1994-1996), Heidi Burr (1981-1984), Dave Puzar (1975-1977), Jeremy Harkin (1987-1990)