supply chain management
Supply Chain Solutions: Sight Beyond Sight
In the latest Logistics Report from the WSJ, industry experts are predicting that we won’t see a significant rise in freight demand until later this
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In the latest Logistics Report from the WSJ, industry experts are predicting that we won’t see a significant rise in freight demand until later this
The idea of a ‘One-Stop Shop’ has always been tantalizing. For the vast majority of projects, knowing where to look for resources or services, and
The last few years have been a roller coaster ride for many industries. But, due to a confluence of factors, the logistics sector in particular
In their December 2022 digital issue, Inbound Logistics identified five logistics trends that they predict will shape the industry in the coming months. Digitization, Data
In a completely unsurprising move, UPS announced that their General Rate Increase (GRI) for 2023 will match FedEx’s increase of 6.9%. While the two national parcel giants historically mirror
That’s a wrap! Parcel Forum 2022 concluded last week in Chicago, and the Zero Down team was there to capture the latest and greatest news
As we enter Q4, it’s time to Go Bid or Go Home. In the latest report from the Logistics Manager’s Index, transportation capacity continues to
In a recent post, author and marketing expert Seth Godin explores the differences, as well as the synergies, between Innovation and Logistics. Here at Zero
Twenty-five years ago, Teamsters Union members working for UPS went on strike, leaving thousands of packages sitting idle and disrupting distribution networks nationwide. The impact was
Peak Season is getting closer, and this year, some big-name retail chains are reportedly trying something new: selling their logistics and fulfillment services to other
As businesses around the country gear up for a Holiday Season that seems to come earlier and earlier every year, carriers are also preparing for
This year’s list of Hot Companies in the supply chain and logistics space has hit the digital shelves, and it’s turning heads. Each year, PARCEL
Since 2003, our consultative approach has helped dozens of clients dramatically reduce their transportation costs and supply chain expenses. Through our Audit, Business Intelligence, Optimization, TMS, and Claims Management service offerings, we help our clients save money, and ship better. Our industry expertise, detailed negotiation skills, and Zero Down’s proprietary software suite, FreightOptics, allow us to secure the best rates possible for our clients, as well as provide best-in-class supply chain visibility across all modes: Parcel, Less Than Truckload, Truckload, International Air and Ocean, and Ocean Contracts direct with Steamship Lines.
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Find out the size of the 2024 parcel shipment general rate increase and learn how to keep your logistics costs low.
From using the right technology to taking a systematic approach to negotiations, here are four freight negotiation recommendations.