by Tony Nuzio | Freight Audit, Procurement
Most procurement teams run a disciplined process on direct spend. Suppliers get scored. Contracts get thoroughly reviewed. Spend gets analyzed. Then indirect spend items, like logistics costs, get treated more like a utility bill. In many organizations, the gap that...
by Oliver Nodjoumi | Freight Audit
Delicate, oversized, or irregular freight often appears fine on the quote, but then the invoice arrives. That’s where the real story is. Extra fees, system-generated surcharges, or vague line items can start to stack up quickly, especially for high-value...
by Oliver Nodjoumi | Freight Audit, ICC Articles
Freight audits aren’t a back-office chore. They’re one of the simplest ways for shippers to cut real spend, tighten oversight, and keep carriers honest. If you move a large volume of shipments — or rely on multiple carriers — a comprehensive...
by Oliver Nodjoumi | Freight Audit, ICC Articles
Most freight audits are built for everyday shipments. They check rates, look for the usual errors, and move on, but specialized freight doesn’t move like normal freight — and it shouldn’t be audited like it either. Oversized machinery,...
by Oliver Nodjoumi | Freight Audit
When was the last time you compared your freight shipping contracts against the market? Many shippers assume that benchmarking only applies to standard LTL (less-than-truckload) or full truckload movements, but that’s a misconception. Whether you’re...
by Timothy Binkis | Freight Audit
Shipping specialized or high-value freight isn’t just about getting from point A to point B. It’s about precision, compliance, and control. When you’re moving pharmaceuticals, aerospace parts, or heavy equipment, even a small billing mistake can...