Shipping is a major cost for many businesses. In many cases, it ranks among the largest ongoing expenses. Yet it often escapes close scrutiny. Money moves out fast, and individual charges quietly add up. This is why a deep dive into transportation spend analytics cannot be treated as a one-time exercise. It must be an ongoing process. At this stage, JEC Consulting Services helps organizations uncover hidden inefficiencies and identify meaningful savings, often delivering a 10–25% reduction in total shipping expenses through consistent, data-driven analysis.
Our Transportation spend analysis tool delivers insights that truly count. It takes a hard look at your transportation costs. It gives you a clear view of where your money goes. More importantly, it shows you how to get more value from every dollar. Shipping costs are more than just numbers on a bill. They show how well your entire logistics setup runs. A detailed review drives real improvements. A quick glance is never enough.
The Hidden Costs Detective: Finding Lost Money
Many companies feel they have a good handle on their shipping budget. But the truth is often much more complex. Shipping bills hide many charges.
Your contract rate is only the starting point. Many extra fees pop up on the final invoice. These are called accessorial fees. They add up fast. Examples are residential delivery premiums or inside delivery charges. Liftgate surcharges or fees for special handling can quickly inflate the cost. Most businesses miss these small but costly items. We do not. Our review exposes these hidden fees and outdated contract terms. We spot wasteful or duplicated services.
Fuel surcharges also shift every month. They often use old, complex formulas. These formulas can push your cost up without you noticing. A simple change in a fuel escalator can cost thousands over a year. We help you find these changing rates. We ensure you are not paying too much for fuel adjustments. We check for penalty clauses that hurt your budget. We highlight missing value-add services you should get.
The Performance Check: Where Could You Save More?
A review is not just about stopping waste. It is about spotting new, smarter ways to ship. We look across all modes of transport.
We look at everything. This includes Small Package shipping. It covers heavier LTL / FTL (Less-Than-Truckload and Full-Truckload). It includes Ocean / Air freight for international shipments. We also review local Drayage costs. Each area has unique rules and savings hidden inside. We provide tailored solutions to meet the unique needs of your business. Our goal is not just cost cutting. We suggest ways to streamline your internal processes.
Sometimes savings are tied to smarter routing. Could you consolidate small shipments into one larger, cheaper load? We check consolidation options. We compare carrier performance. We look at delivery timing adjustments. We find hidden incentive possibilities your current contract might not mention. Each recommendation is based on your actual data. It is never generic advice.
The Data Deep Dive: Fixing Costly Errors
Small data mistakes in your billing and operations can cost you a lot. They are hard to see without deep data checks.
We use deep data checks to fix small but costly errors. We find data discrepancies that cost you money. This could be billed weights that are higher than what was actually shipped. It could be duplicate shipments that were billed twice. Or, it could be unmatched invoices that cause confusion and delays. Our Freight Audit is built to find and fix these errors. You see what you are paying and where. There is no guesswork or confusion.
Are you relying too much on only one provider? This can leave you open to higher rates. Could regional carriers offer better service and rates for certain lanes? We review your Carrier Mix. We show you a smarter blend of providers. We suggest strategies matched exactly to your business.
A Cycle of Improvement: The Power of Ongoing Review
The need for review never truly ends. Transportation spend requires ongoing analytical review because the market never stands still.
Fuel prices change. Carrier capacity changes. Customer demands shift. A contract that looks good today may be poor six months from now. Constant analysis keeps your shipping costs lean. It ensures you are ready to negotiate from a position of strength when the market changes. It allows you to use technology tools to track spend efficiently.
We offer a Free analysis for total Transportation Expense. Our Free Executive Summary is a practical step toward smarter, leaner operations. You actually have nothing to lose, and everything to gain! We currently help many clients find significant savings. Please reach out for a no cost and no obligation summary of your current agreement. If you are comparing Transportation Spend Analysis tools, ours sets the bar for clarity and savings. We give you strategies that focus on cost cutting and process improvement.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
How often should we review our transportation spend?
The market changes constantly. We suggest a full, detailed review every 12 to 18 months. However, basic tracking and a review of performance benchmarks should happen every quarter.
What data do you need for a Transportation Spend Analysis?
We need your recent shipping invoices and contract details. This allows us to break down costs like freight charges, fuel surcharges, and accessorial fees. The more data we have, the more detailed the savings opportunities we can find.
What is the difference between LTL and FTL?
LTL means Less-Than-Truckload. This is when your goods do not fill a whole truck. Your shipment shares space with other companies’ goods. FTL means Full-Truckload. This is when your goods fill the whole truck. FTL is generally faster and better for large volumes.
Will a review force us to change our carriers?
No. Our goal is to make your current relationships better. We will show you where your contracts are strongest. We will also show you where they are weakest. The decision to change carriers is always yours. Our analysis is simply to arm you with facts.
What are BI Tools and why are they important?
BI Tools (Business Intelligence Tools) help you see and understand your data clearly. We use these tools to turn thousands of lines of shipping data into clear, easy-to-read sections. They help you track your costs and carrier performance daily.
