Volume discounts you can actually use: We negotiate strong carrier tiers, then design lanes and cutoffs so you hit them consistently. Cincinnati reduces zones, and we pass savings through. Fewer miles, fewer surcharges, and dependable SLAs create lower landed costs without hurting delivery speed.

Real-time rate shopping that meets promises: Our system compares carriers and services for every order against your delivery promise. Rules choose the lowest cost that still hits the date. We avoid premium services unless needed, trimming spend while keeping customers satisfied with on-time arrivals.

Cartonization to beat DIM charges: Right-sized cartons or mailers reduce dimensional weight and damage. We orient products, add protective dunnage, and use pressure-safe packing for liquids or fragile items. The result is fewer surcharges, fewer breakages, and cheaper shipping with clean unboxings customers appreciate.

Surcharge prevention by design: Address validation catches typos and flags residential or delivery-area risks before labels print. We select services that avoid avoidable fees, and we hold orders with obvious errors for correction. Proactive checks remove surprises that inflate bills and frustrate customers later.

Invoice audits and recovery: We reconcile billed versus expected rates, DIM factors, and accessorials. Late scans, duplicate labels, and wrong surcharges are disputed fast. Monthly scorecards show wins, trends, and next actions so finance and ops see savings and keep them growing.

Forecasting and peak stability: We plan for launches and holidays, pre-book pickups, and balance volumes across carriers to maintain discounts. Backup services and regional injection protect speed during spikes. You keep promises, protect margin, and avoid emergency surcharges when everyone else is scrambling.