Category Archives: UPS and FedEx
2012 UPS and FedEx Rate Increase Analysis
“As the 2011 GPI showed, there can be substantial impacts on shipping costs resulting from changes to accessorial charges and dimensional weight formulas.” Continue reading
Shipping Rate Negotiation Tactics
“…Many people go into the negotiation process and have difficulty procuring best in class discounts. There is, however, a method to negotiating with the carriers.” Continue reading
How to Discount FedEx and UPS Shipping Costs
“FedEx and UPS Shipping charge $.0.70 for each $100 of Declared Value that they insure. Third party insurance offers the same level of protection at lower rates, such as $0.30. That ‘insignificant’ forty cents adds up.” Continue reading
3 Easy Ways to Lower and Discount Freight Costs
“By closely evaluating your business’s shipping and distribution patterns, you may identify many areas that you can easily discount freight costs.” Continue reading
Freight Audit Services Can Help Your Business Save on Shipping
“A professional shipping auditor will also file for refund claims on your behalf in case of late deliveries. Usually, there is a guarantee for such a ‘failure in service’ though it takes some legwork to get the 100% refund.” 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