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Managing and optimizing your freight invoice audit and payment process is crucial for cost control and operational efficiency, but a freight audit shouldn’t be the only tool you use to ensure data accuracy. Let’s look at three reasons why leveraging Transportation Management System (TMS) technology alongside your freight audit process should be the next step you […]

Whoever said “if you want something done right, do it yourself” probably never had to audit hundreds or thousands of freight invoices on a weekly basis. Implementing a standardized and well-managed freight invoice audit and payment process is an excellent way for you to maximize your team’s efficiency and make sure your business is paying […]

Change is coming in the transportation industry. Rising spot rates bring increased volatility. Are you ready to navigate the coming year with a sound strategy? Our Q1 2024 Transportation Outlook informs you about key events that will influence the timing and magnitude of the volatility. We will cover: We know not everyone has time to […]

Beon Insight Training Resources Beon Insight provides you with near real-time data around your parcel spend, benchmarking against other carriers and quickly review trends across your parcel data. Below are some helpful links to get started with your Beon Insight account. Watch the walkthrough video for Beon Insight. Play Video Beon Insight Dashboard User Guide […]

When it comes to diversifying your parcel carrier mix, there are several important considerations to keep in mind. Not only does this process involve engaging the right departments within your organization, but it also requires careful attention to legal aspects, IT integration, labels and the overall carrier performance. In this blog post, we will guide […]

Whether you’re a small parcel shipper looking to optimize your operations or a larger shipper seeking to further refine your processes, tracking the right metrics is key to achieving success. Our Parcel Solutions team presented with GreatNeck Tools and our customer Grove Collaborative at Parcel Forum about the parcel Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) that you […]

A year ago, in Q4 2022, every indicator pointed to an economic climate unlike anything we’d ever experienced. We advised shipper and carrier partners to take the long view and develop a strategy that enabled them to fluidity navigate market shifts vs. exhaust resources by reacting to every jolt. Ultimately, easier said than done. We […]

On September 7, 2023, FedEx announced its 2024 General Rate Increase (GRI). Below are some key components to this GRI to be aware of for 2024 planning and beyond. *Inflation Data Sourced From www.bls.gov.  2023 Inflation Is Current Rate As of 12/2/2022. Overall, this rate increase aligns with ones in years past. Below is a […]

As shippers gear up for the crucial fourth quarter of 2023 and next year, it’s essential to make informed decisions and take proactive steps to ensure a smooth and efficient supply chain. In this blog post, we will provide valuable tips and insights to help you navigate through this period of uncertainty and make the […]

A tale of two halves Table of Contents: Current Overview The bottom of the freight market is officially behind us. Spot rates are slowly on the rise with contract rates following suit, many retailers have succeeded in clearing out old inventories and inflation levels have declined to 4.6% in June 2023 after reaching a high […]