4 Common Parcel Audit Misconceptions
Posted Aug 02, 2019
Parcel auditing may seem unnecessary or unimportant due to the low cost of each shipment, especially since the carrier’s technology has advanced so dramatically from an operations and billing perspective. However, shipping and invoicing mistakes are still rather common.... Read more
Maximizing Your Freight Partnership After The RFP
Posted Apr 04, 2019
The responses are in. Your organization has completed the tedious request for proposal (RFP) and received the candidate responses. You’ve carefully reviewed the vendors’ submittals and chosen your freight cost management partner. After that long process, how do you know that you selected the right vendor? More importantly, is your potential freight cost management partner the lowest cost vendor or a true advocate for your business? The following are a few points that could help your company answer that question.... Read more
Technology Presents Real Opportunity For Logistics
Posted Feb 26, 2019
Imagine a world where every process is automated so that everything runs in a synchronized manner. You experience no traffic delays because your GPS navigation app has guided you seamlessly through the route of least resistance. As you arrive at your office, a hot cup of your favorite flavored coffee has been meticulously placed at your desk and your computer welcomes you with your top-priority emails ready for review ― all while your internal departments work together at optimal speed and efficiency. While this ideal state isn’t completely attainable yet, we can apply existing technology to optimize logistics management with significant benefits. Harnessing the value can be easier than you might think.... Read more
Managing Freight Costs Through a Holistic View
Posted Feb 11, 2019
Scrutinizing All Logistics Issues and Automating Processes Deliver Valuable Savings The New Year is prime time to take a fresh perspective on your supply chain. Many manufacturing and distribution companies have reaped significant benefits from using technology to automate production and customer satisfaction delivery. However, when it comes to tackling the logistics costs, they typically focus on areas with limited impact that are symptoms of the corporate logistics structure. Instead, imagine the advantages of improving areas within your control and applying automation to your administrative side. Coupling automation with a close look at internal factors can greatly reduce your freight costs and present eye-opening saving opportunities.... Read more
Optimizing Freight Carrier Contracts Drives Bottom-line Profits
Posted Jan 24, 2019
Previously, we’ve discussed the most common challenges facing the Director of Logistics in the move to digitize the supply chain. We’ve also covered the freight management technology and best practices that the Director of Logistics can introduce to impact your bottom line. Now let’s explore the benefits of optimizing contracts with your freight vendors to drive profits. ... Read more
Transition from Manual to Electronic Bill of Lading Delivers Great Benefits
Posted Jan 14, 2019
In today’s market, it’s common to have multiple locations, shipping daily. Numerous, costly challenges arise when companies still rely on manual bill of lading (BOL). Does your organization face any of the following issues? • The time-consuming, manual entry of BOLs are often full of errors due to human entry. • Compliance requirements are difficult to meet because each location has its own process for entering freight data into the system. This prevents apples-to-apples comparisons across the company. • Departments struggle to gain access to information in a timely manner. ... Read more
