There is one, simple reason to renegotiate your carrier agreement: to save money! Most shippers’ carrier agreements leave plenty of room for improvement. The carriers negotiate every single day, whereas you may only negotiate agreements once every year. Based on that discrepancy, the agreement is more than likely going to favor the carriers. So what’s …
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Though the announcements of carrier rate increases focused only on a small percentage as the average GRI, experienced shippers know those figures never apply across the board. So what is the true impact of a rate increase? The answer depends on many variables that factor into what kind of rate increase your company will actually …
Leading B2B publication releases annual list of the supply chain industry’s top professionals featuring Zero Down Supply Chain Solutions’ Brad A. McBride and Jessica Windham. SUNRISE, Fla. — FEBRUARY 28, 2019 — Supply & Demand Chain Executive, the executive’s user manual for successful supply and demand chain transformation, has announced the 19th annual listing of …
Zero Down utilizes our proprietary software FreightOptics, the most innovative supply chain visibility platform in the industry. FreightOptics leads the competition in technological capabilities, overall visibility, and ease of use. Our cloud-based platform is built in an open-source environment that allows 360-degree connections and serves as a hub that connects your entire supply chain …
We’ve launched our new General Rate Increase Technology Tool, GRITT, and the word is out just in time for the 2019 increases. Supply Chain Dive featured our latest news, and you can read all about it below. Contact us today for a free assessment of your new rates! Zero Down Supply Chain Solutions Launches General …
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Unless you’re new to the shipping industry, you probably know what the fourth quarter means: General Rate Increases (GRIs). Around this time each year, both FedEx and UPS announce their GRIs for the upcoming year. Each year for the past five years, this has meant a consistent increase by both carriers of 4.9% to their …
At Zero Down Supply Chain Solutions, we are proud of the impact our supply chain services have on our clients’ businesses. Not only do we protect their bottom line as a leading supply chain optimization company, but we save them significant time and valuable resources through our proprietary software for supply chain management …
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If you’re on our email list, chances are you’re already implementing these savvy ways to save on shipping. If you haven’t seen our email campaign, or just need a refresher, read on! The Zero Down services are tried and proven to reduce transportation expenses for our clients. Our expert team has seen it all! As …
Did you hear the news? We’re excited to announce the launch of our new high-tech, cloud-based Transportation Management System (TMS). As a valuable addition to our full suite of associated services, the new transport management system software includes upgraded capabilities and an easy-to-use interface that facilitates data-driven decision making. This next-level solution helps our clients …
As the final step of the delivery process from a distribution center or facility to the end user, last mile delivery can range from a few blocks to 100 miles. Though it may only be a small part of the shipment’s journey in terms of distance, that final stretch is actually the most crucial. With …
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