Category Archives: Small Parcel Information
The Importance of Optimizing Your Supply Chain with Risk Management
It may be impossible to prepare for every single disruption, but this practice allows for contingency plans and preparation for worst case scenarios. However, as common sense as the method may seem, many businesses still have not adopted these practices and optimize their supply chains. Continue reading
The Confusion of UPS and FedEx Discounts
“The following are a few general but relevant points that businesses can apply to their shipping practices to reduce shipping costs…” Continue reading
FedEx and UPS Discounts: Audit to Save on Freight and Parcel Costs
“Some consultants offer a no-risk trial of their parcel audit services, which can be done easily and seamlessly.” Continue reading
30-DAY SHIPPING AUDIT TRIAL
“Most carrier billing errors are the result of human error and oversight, which occur regularly and continuously. These overcharges amount to much more than mere “chump change”!” Continue reading
UPS and FedEx Rates Increase Analysis
” Since most businesses charge their customer for shipping or work it into the price of the product being sold, it is highly beneficial that every company pre-plans their response to the announced GPI.” Continue reading
Optimize UPS and FedEx Shipping Service Level Usage
“Conduct a study of your company’s outbound shipments to determine which packages can be shipped via a ground service and still accomplish the equivalent express service transit time guarantee.” Continue reading
Dimensional Weight Mistakes Result in Overpayment to Shipping Carrier
“The carriers have an automated scanning system that evaluates the need for a shipment DIM charge. In large part, the scanning system is accurate; however, if multiple packages happen to be stacked on top of each other it will likely result in an erroneous DIM assessment.” Continue reading
Monopolistic Carriers Shut Out Freight Auditing Consultants
“Recent media reports have intimated that the Department of Justice Antitrust Division may be investigating UPS and FedEx for collusion…” Continue reading
Frequent (Costly) UPS & FedEx Billing Errors
“Although many components of a carrier’s billing process are automated, there are dozens of human inputs that occur between the time a shipping label is created and the time a package is delivered.” Continue reading
The World On-Time via Small Parcel Shipping
“Whether you need to ship small parcel or palletized freight, you’ll need a global shipping solution to meet your needs, time schedule and budget.” Continue reading