Transportation Spend Management Blog
Practical insights for finance and supply‑chain leaders on parcel & freight audits, carrier contracts, and analytics..
Simplifying the Freight Audit Process: Auditing & Payment Guide
Freight audit and payment is the critical process of reviewing, verifying, and paying freight invoices to manage and control transportation costs. In 2025, as volatile rates and technological shifts i...
3 Parcel Spend Strategies to Reduce Shipping Costs
What Is Parcel Spend Management?
Parcel spend management involves analyzing and optimizing your shipping costs to reduce parcel delivery expenses. It’s a logistics-wide effort that looks at...
6 Essential Tips for Effective Parcel Contract Negotiation to Cut Shipping Costs
Parcel contract negotiation involves defining the terms and conditions of a contract between you and your carriers, including costs, service types, and quality standards. These negotiations aim to red...
Parcel Audits: A Strategic Approach to Cutting Shipping Spend
A parcel audit is the process of reviewing parcel invoices for billing errors or other mistakes that cost your business money. The goal of parcel audits is to recover excess parcel spend and ensure th...
What Is Supply Chain Business Intelligence?
Supply chain business intelligence is the process of using advanced analytics tools to gather, process, visualize, and analyze data from throughout your supply chain. It helps uncover actionable insig...
2024 Top Supply Chain Project Award
A multinational conglomerate was already a technology leader, yet its parcel and freight management lacked transparency. Zero Down's end-to-end overhaul recovered over $52000
in lost parcel claims an...
Bill of Lading: Essential Guide for Every Shipper
A bill of lading (BOL) is a key document in shipping that serves as a receipt, contract, and title for goods during transport. It ensures goods are correctly shipped and received, offering legal pro...