Drayage Evaluation Project Project Description

Conduct a full evaluation of the drayage market servicing the port of Norfolk, Virginia. Identify possible drayage suppliers and evaluate the suppliers based on specific Novozymes criteria requirements through a request for information (RFI) and supplier evaluation matrix.

Team Members Sarah Burns Laura Davies Kathryn Dellinger Novozymes Project Sponsor Jack Haller, Logistics Manager NCSU Practicum Advisor Tracy Freeman

Market Research Criteria Requirement List

Develop and send RFI to all

suppliers

Consolidate list of suppliers based on

capabilities

Grade and evaluate

suppliers with evaluation matrix

Recommend suppliers to Novozymes

Capability 36%

Quality 34%

Mgmt. 23%

Delivery 7%

RFI Development •  Based on Novozymes service

requirements and insights from interviews

•  Sent to 40 potential drayage suppliers in Norfolk area

•  Eliminated suppliers due to responsiveness and inability to meet crucial criteria

Knowledge Gained •  Hands-on experience working

in a procurement work environment

•  Improved professional communication skills

•  Importance of communicating through a company email address

•  Enhanced technical and analytical skills

Recommendation for Novozymes

•  Send request for proposal (RFP) to highest scoring suppliers

•  Obtain and evaluate additional data, including pricing

•  Select best supplier and negotiate a contract This chart displays main categories used to

evaluate the drayage suppliers that responded to the Request for Information. Their weight percentage was determined based on the specific service needs of Novozymes.

Research Initiatives Interviews: •  Current Novozymes

drayage suppliers •  Drayage industry experts •  Procurement and logistical

professionals

Capability Sub Categories

Volume

Storage

Special Resources

Management Sub Categories

Payment Terms

Technology

Finances

Employees

Quality Sub Categories

Safety

Performance

Experience

Delivery Sub Categories

Location

Lead Time