Experience
Brad McBride, CEO and Founder of Zero Down Supply Chain Solutions is a dynamic leader with over 30 years of experience in the supply chain sector. His journey began at Consolidated Freightways in 1988, where he mastered freight logistics and pricing. His career led him to Eagle Global Logistics, diving into international freight forwarding and leading high-volume shipping projects.
Brad’s innovative spirit led him to establish Zero Down Supply Chain Solutions, leveraging cutting-edge technology through FreightOptics to drive savings and efficiencies. Under his guidance, Zero Down offers services designed to optimize supply chain operations, including freight auditing, carrier negotiations, business intelligence, and other cost-saving services. Brad’s philosophy emphasizes teamwork, consistency, and the strategic use of technology to achieve both personal and professional success, making Zero Down a leader in providing actionable business insights and transparent savings to clients across various modes.
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2025 Women in Supply Chain Award (Supply & Demand Chain Executive)
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Brad McBride
Breaking barriers and streamlining back-office operations, Saxon McBride, Director of Operations at Zero Down, earned the 2025 Women in Supply ...
Enterprise CPG Company Avoids $3M in Fees & Saves $850k
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The Challenge: Bleeding Cash Through Post-Acquisition Complexity
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3PL Freight Reconciliation: Find & Fix Errors Before They Cost
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Manufacturer Cuts Transportation Spend by $516k Annually
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The Challenge
The Manufacturer’s primary challenges were deeply rooted in financial and operational inefficiencies. Lacking their own dedicated, contracted freight ...
Freight Post Audit: Stop Overspending on Shipping Costs
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Brad McBride
If you aren't conducting regular freight post-audits, you are overspending on shipping. It's a matter of how much, not if, ...
How a Manufacturer Cut Fees & Found $646k Savings
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Brad McBride
The Challenge: Compounding Inefficiencies and Spiraling Costs
Before partnering with Zero Down, the manufacturer's primary struggle centered on a lack ...
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Freight Post Audit: Stop Overspending on Shipping Costs
