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10 Commandments of Low Cost Parcel Shipping (17k)
After spending weeks negotiating with your small package carrier, you’ve signed a contract that you expect will save your company lots of money. And then the invoices arrive. Closer inspection reveals that discounts didn't apply as expected, revenue is not accruing towards higher discounts, surcharges are adding 15 percent to the bill, and the allowance volunteered by your carrier for a waiver on service failure refunds is worthless.  Reconciling these discrepancies looks like a major headache. What happened?... Click Here To Read Full Article

The ABCs of Lower Shipping Costs (973k)
Some shippers think that simply negotiating the lowest prices with their carriers means they are shipping at the lowest possible cost.  But more experienced distribution professionals know better. The reality is that shipping costs include additional expenses beyond price, and you may be paying more for transportation services than you realize... Click Here To Read Full Article