Freight Shipping FAQ
Table of Contents
- 1. General Parcel Freight Bill Audit Questions
- 2. UPS Audit and FedEx Audit Questions
- 3. General Truck (FTL & LTL), Ocean, Rail, and Air Freight Audit Questions
- 4. General Parcel Freight Contract Negotiation Questions
- 5. UPS and FedEx Contract Negotiation Questions (See below)
5. UPS and FedEx Contract Negotiation Questions
- 5.1 Do UPS and FedEx work with freight contract negotiation companies?
- 5.2 Is Source Consulting affiliated with UPS or FedEx?
- 5.3 Will your FedEx and UPS contract negotiation services adversely affect my carrier relationships?
- 5.4 Can you guarantee that FedEx and UPS cost savings will result from your carrier contract negotiation services?
- 5.5 How do you calculate the UPS and FedEx cost savings that result from your contract negotiation services?
- 5.6 How long does it take you to negotiate a new UPS and FedEx contract?
5. UPS and FedEx Contract Negotiation Questions
- 5.1 Do UPS and FedEx work with freight contract negotiation companies?
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We have many satisfied customers who can attest to the fact that both UPS and FedEx work with Source Consulting and that our shipping contract negotiation services reduce logistics costs. Though it is common for carrier account executives to attempt to dissuade you from procuring freight contract negotiation help, third party shipping consultants are a standard part of the industry.
- 5.2 Is Source Consulting affiliated with UPS or FedEx?
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No. Our team is comprised of individuals that have former employment experience with UPS, FedEx, and DHL but Source Consulting has no affiliation with any carrier. This enables us to suggest and provide unbiased shipping cost reduction solutions and advice
- 5.3 Will your FedEx and UPS contract negotiation services adversely affect my carrier relationships?
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We work with high volume shippers whose business model is predicated on the ability to ship product around the world. Our UPS and FedEx contract negotiation services help improve your carrier relationship by reminding your carrier that they must work to retain your business. It is important that UPS and FedEx be willing to offer your company excellent pricing and service. Our freight contract negotiations will reduce shipping costs and improve your carrier's level of service.
- 5.4 Can you guarantee that FedEx and UPS cost savings will result from your carrier contract negotiation services?
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Source Consulting is 100% confident that your company will experience freight cost reduction after our team helps to modify current UPS contracts and FedEx contracts. We will guarantee to reduce shipping costs. Our shipping contract negotiation services will produce freight cost savings that have previously been overlooked. Our parcel freight negotiation team will prove superior value with quantifiable results.
- 5.5 How do you calculate the UPS and FedEx cost savings that result from your contract negotiation services?
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After Source Consulting negotiates your new small parcel carrier agreement and you execute it into effect, you will begin to experience freight cost savings. By comparing the net shipping costs under the new carrier contract versus what net shipping costs would have been under the former carrier contract we can easily determine the actual freight cost savings that have resulted from our freight negotiation services.
- 5.6 How long does it take you to negotiate a new UPS and FedEx contract?
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Our freight contract negotiation services are very systematic. Since we hold the carriers accountable to a defined timeline, the entire process usually takes no longer than six to eight weeks. The burden of effort to produce timely results and significant freight cost reduction is entirely our responsibility. Source Consulting can reduce shipping costs for your company…and we will prove it.