Babysitter carrier-selection-optimizer

Automated carrier evaluation and selection skill using multi-criteria decision analysis for optimal freight procurement

install

source · Clone the upstream repo

git clone https://github.com/a5c-ai/babysitter

Claude Code · Install into ~/.claude/skills/

T=$(mktemp -d) && git clone --depth=1 https://github.com/a5c-ai/babysitter "$T" && mkdir -p ~/.claude/skills && cp -r "$T/library/specializations/domains/business/logistics/skills/carrier-selection-optimizer" ~/.claude/skills/a5c-ai-babysitter-carrier-selection-optimizer && rm -rf "$T"

manifest: library/specializations/domains/business/logistics/skills/carrier-selection-optimizer/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