Transportation Spend Management Blog
Practical insights for finance and supply‑chain leaders on parcel & freight audits, carrier contracts, and analytics..
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...
2025 General Rate Increase: A Guide to UPS and FedEx Changes
With the FedEx 2025 general rate increase now in full effect, shipping costs are getting higher – again.
Both UPS and FedEx have announced their General Rate Increase (GRI) changes for 2025 to ke...
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...
FedEx 2026 GRI Overview
The FedEx 2026 GRI represents another year of sustained rate pressures for shippers as FedEx implements a 5.9% average rate increase effective January 5, 2026. This percentage increase matches the pre...
2025 Supply Chain Excellence Awards (Supply Chain Innovation Category)
Park West Gallery was facing skyrocketing freight costs and opaque data. Within six weeks of partnering with Zero Down, the organization transformed logistics from a volatile cost center into a data-d...
2025 Fuel Surcharge Guide: Calculations & Management Tips
A fuel surcharge is a fee carriers add to cover fluctuating fuel costs, helping them manage the financial risks of price volatility. A key to profitability is understanding and managing fuel surch...
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...