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The Inbound Freight Balancing Act: Making Smart Trade-offs

Master the trade-offs in inbound freight to optimize costs, reliability, and efficiency. Strategies for balancing speed, flexibility, packaging, & control.
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12 Nov 2024

How To Save on Freight By Analyzing Shipping Data

When ABC Manufacturing hired Customodal to review their freight history, they learned that optimizing shipping costs involves more than just volume.

Two Key Principles to Reduce Your Logistics Spend

Logistics often focuses on reducing costs. Key principles in your S&OP planning can help align logistics spend with corporate goals and marketing promises.

Expedited Shipping: A Primer

Expedited shipping is faster than standard, with no stops between pickup and delivery. It applies to air and ground shipments but comes at an extra cost.

LTL Shipping: The Basics

LTL shipping is a cost-effective choice for smaller shipments. It uses local fleets and hub-and-spoke networks for efficient delivery.

Understanding Capacity Shipment Surcharge in LTL Shipping

Capacity surcharges in LTL shipping can be surprising. Learn what freight surcharges are to avoid unexpected costs.

Understanding Cubic Capacity or Density Deficit Surcharge in LTL Shipping

Freight surcharges, like cubic capacity or density deficits, can lead to unexpected costs. Learn what they are to avoid surprise charges on your LTL...

Understanding Overlength Surcharge in LTL Shipping

Overlength surcharges can be frustrating. They’re extra fees for handling large shipments. Understanding them can help avoid surprises.

How to Calculate Density for LTL Freight Costs

Calculate density for LTL freight costs by using dimensions and weight. Carriers use density, along with weight, to price shipments. It’s simpler than it...