There’s an assumption that shipping with FedEx, UPS, DHL Express is better, faster than Ground delivery options. It’s certainly more expensive, but better and faster? Not necessarily. In many cases Express shipments are in transit as long as, or longer than, Ground shipments.

The Air to Ground Conversion Analysis identifies Express shipments that could have been shipped Ground without compromising delivery time, and itemizes the potential cost savings of converting to Ground. The results can be staggering. Continue reading →

Direct-Recovery identifies hard and soft cost transport savings for companies that ship with any major parcel shipper. ‘Hard’ savings are refunds due to late deliveries and billing errors, which are credited to the company’s carrier account. Our primary revenue stream is a split of these savings. Continue reading →

Not necessarily.

Freight consultants add value by applying industry insight to a company’s unique shipping profile in order to optimize carrier discounts throughout the negotiation process. Interpreting parcel carrier tariffs can be as daunting as navigating the tax code, so consultants play a role similar to that of tax accountants. Hiring a professional with an inside perspective usually results in better discounts. But there’s a hitch. Continue reading →