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Freight Guides & Savings Playbooks

Comprehensive step-by-step frameworks for freight optimization, carrier RFPs, and contract negotiations.

Cost Reduction

Freight Savings Playbook: From Data Pull to Negotiated Contracts

A complete step-by-step guide to achieving 12-20% freight savings, from collecting shipping data to analyzing spend patterns, benchmarking rates, and negotiating better contracts.

Intended Audience

VP of Operations, Logistics Managers, CFOs

What's Inside
Data collection and hygiene best practices
Spend analysis and opportunity identification
Carrier benchmarking and rate validation
RFP development and carrier selection
Negotiation tactics and contract optimization
Implementation and ongoing monitoring
Freight Savings Playbook: From Data Pull to Negotiated Contracts
Parcel

Parcel Optimization Guide: Service Levels, Zones, and DIM Strategies

Learn how to reduce parcel costs by 15-30% through strategic service level selection, zone optimization, dimensional weight management, and packaging efficiency improvements.

Intended Audience

E-Commerce Leaders, Fulfillment Managers, Supply Chain Directors

What's Inside
Understanding parcel carrier rate structures
Zone mapping and distribution center optimization
DIM weight calculations and packaging strategies
Service level selection (Ground, 2-Day, Next Day)
Residential vs commercial delivery optimization
Accessorial fee reduction tactics
Parcel Optimization Guide: Service Levels, Zones, and DIM Strategies
LTL/TL

LTL Best Practices: NMFC, Classes, Accessorials, and Claims

Master the complexities of LTL freight with this comprehensive guide covering freight classification, accessorial management, carrier selection, and claims prevention.

Intended Audience

Logistics Managers, Warehouse Managers, Shipping Coordinators

What's Inside
NMFC classification and freight class determination
LTL rate structures and discount types explained
Common accessorials and how to avoid them
Proper BOL preparation and documentation
Claims prevention and recovery processes
Carrier selection and performance monitoring
LTL Best Practices: NMFC, Classes, Accessorials, and Claims
Carrier Strategy

Freight RFP Guide: Building a Carrier Bid That Actually Works

Create RFPs that attract competitive bids and deliver measurable savings with this proven framework covering data preparation, bid structure, and carrier evaluation.

Intended Audience

Procurement Leaders, Supply Chain Directors, Finance Leaders

What's Inside
Pre-RFP data collection and lane analysis
RFP structure and bid template development
Carrier selection and invitation strategies
Evaluation criteria and scoring methodologies
Negotiation tactics post-bid submission
Contract finalization and implementation planning
Freight RFP Guide: Building a Carrier Bid That Actually Works

How to Use These Playbooks

Our guides are designed to be practical, actionable resources you can implement immediately

1

Read & Understand

Review the framework and adapt it to your company's freight profile and goals

2

Execute Steps

Follow the step-by-step process with your team, using provided templates and checklists

3

Measure Results

Track savings, service improvements, and ROI against your baseline metrics

Need Help Implementing?

Our freight specialists can walk you through any playbook step-by-step, or handle the entire implementation for you under our contingency-based model.

Implementation Support Includes:

Data collection and analysis
Benchmark rate validation
Carrier selection and RFP management
Contract negotiation support
Implementation project management
Ongoing performance monitoring