Transportation Spend Management Blog
Practical insights for finance and supply‑chain leaders on parcel & freight audits, carrier contracts, and analytics..
Your Guide to Hidden Freight & Accessorial Fees
Every month, thousands of businesses receive freight bills with mysterious line items that can add 20-40% to their expected shipping costs. Known as accessorial charges, these hidden fees are one ...
Freight Optimization: Proven Strategies to Use
Effective freight optimization is the process of making your shipping operations more efficient to cut transportation costs. It involves strategies like freight audits, route planning, and load co...
Freight Fees Explained: How to Reduce Common Charges
Freight Fees Explained: How to Reduce Common Charges
Freight fees are the collection of charges incurred when transporting goods, encompassing everything beyond the base transportation rate. These ...
3PL Freight Reconciliation: Find & Fix Errors Before They Cost
If your company relies on a third-party logistics provider (3PL) to manage freight, you probably expect that the charges passed through are accurate. But many logistics and finance teams discover, oft...
How to Reduce Freight Costs Without Hurting Service Quality
Are rising freight costs cutting into your bottom line? Reducing freight fees without compromising on service is essential for your business's cost efficiency. But, it's easier said than done.
In t...
8 Best Practices for Freight Audit & Payment
With the right tools, strategies, and partner, you can save time, money, and stress on one of the most important parts of your supply chain. This article outlines 8 freight audit and payment best prac...
Freight Post Audit: Stop Overspending on Shipping Costs
If you aren't conducting regular freight post-audits, you are overspending on shipping. It's a matter of how much, not if, complex billing errors are eroding your margins.
Freight costs a...